waterfall

  1. T

    Upgrading Waterfall - Add Pump?

    Hi - We finished our pool build last year, and have a new waterfall feature being added in the next 2 weeks to replace the one we threw together at the tail end of our build. Currently, we have a 2" line, tee'd off to (3) scuppers in slate stone. The IntelliFlo VSF is set to come on max RPM...
  2. K

    Spa/Hot Tub Spillway Design

    Hi there! We are currently building our pool and they are setting the flagstone for our three spillways. Can you tell me: - What is the ideal overhang amount would be? - Should the spillway be flat/level, angled towards the pool or angled towards the spa/hot tub? Any other advice is...
  3. M

    PSI lowers when turning on waterfall

    Hey all, I have a 36,000L underground salt-water pool. The pool is about 15 years old. When running smoothly, the PSI is always at a nice 17 which is what the installers mentioned when we first bought the pool. One thing I am not understanding though is... why does this lower to 12 when I open...
  4. B

    Waterfall feature leaking water

    I have a saltwater pool with a built in waterfall that appears to be made out of PVC and embedded in limestone rock wall. I’ve demolished the rock wall down to the waterfall feature and have found it is leaking at the top seams of the waterfall body where the top joins to the side Of the...
  5. B

    Waterfall Pumps in Parallel

    We have a large waterfall that has 3 - 3 inch inlets, which feed into 2 pumps in parallel. This then discharges via 2 separate 2.5-inch outlets into the waterfall. There is about 3 feet of rise from the pool to the pump and then another 4 feet of rise above the pumps. We also estimated about...
  6. H

    Sheer not consistent

    Hello, I've been a lurker in here and appreciate all of the knowledge that has been so helpul., first time posting. I have read what I could find on sheer waterfalls but none of the fixes helped mine. I have a new pool with a 6' sheer that puts water out about 13" on one end, and about 8" at the...
  7. K

    Spillway needed or not with Magic Falls on spa wall?

    I’m in construction and everyone says I will need a spillway for my attached spa. Won’t the spa water blend/filter with pool water through the drain/infloor? One of the spa/pool walls will have a magic waterfall going into the pool. I can add a spillway on the other wall but prefer not to if...
  8. M

    Whisperflo Pump won't prime

    Hi Everyone! I had the WEP-6 motor on my waterfall pump short out so I replaced it with a Jacuzzi brand motor from Leslie's. I spent most of yesterday switching out the breaker on the pentair control panel and then connecting the electrical. I was scratching my head for hours until I realized...
  9. ejs873

    Calcium buildup on waterfall stones

    Is it OK to pour muriatic acid directly on the waterfall stones? We have really hard water and after 1 year of use the waterfall has white buildup on the stones. I figured I could just use the acid I am adding to the water and carefully pour it over the stones. Could that cause any damage to...
  10. N

    Adding a Fountain with a 2nd Pump - Thoughts/Recommendations

    So, this will be my 2nd year with this Bestway 16'x48" seasonal pool. Had the cartridge pump fail after 2 months and I replaced it with Sand filter pump and have had great success. Combined with learning water chemistry from this site, I have done well. Thank you all! I just purchased an Intex...
  11. E

    Pool leaking... had 'leaks' fixed in pool light and skimmers HOWEVER pool still leaking

    Hi all First time pool owner and someone struggling to fix an issue that seems to never end. Also worried I am being taken advantage of by contractors due to my lack of knowledge. A quick background 1) Have a large underground pool and attached spa. Saw that when pump was running the pool...
  12. M

    Well worth the wait, complete pool overhaul.

    Been in our the house about 8 years and finally able to update our 30 yr old pool. We ripped out all of the decking and patio. Redid the tile and added travertine coping. Added a tanning ledge 12in deep in a kind of no mans land part of the pool, it was too deep for the kids to stand but not...
  13. M

    New pool build in California....Best deal I have?? HELP??

    Hello All, I appreciate any guidance you can provide. So we finally moved into our new home 2 months ago. We have had 6 pool companies come by. 2 pool companies came about 3-4 weeks ago and no call back or email. 2 other said 2-3 week, with one it has bee 2 weeks, the other going on 3 and...
  14. T

    Suggestions for presumed leak in bench waterfall (in-ground pool)

    Hey everyone, I'd like your suggestions about how to handle what I believe is a leak from a waterfall that is installed in a slightly rounded, concrete, tiled bench adjoining my in-ground pool. There is a build-of a hard white deposit on one side of the waterfall. I assume that this is...
  15. C

    Advice needed on plumbing for adding a large waterfall

    I’m looking remodel my pool area and take an existing waterfall, increase its size and have it fall into the pool. The existing waterfall used to have it’s output come from the pool equipment pad and then the basin drained into the pool. The output was capped over and buried under concrete due...
  16. awpoll

    pool equipment list

    I have received my pool equipment list and I want feedback from you all. In reading on this forum it seems that a variable speed pump on the pool is the best pump. My PB called and told me that Jandy has been having issues with the VS Pumps which is why he recommended the Jandy FloPro 2.0...
  17. Mgvandewark

    Tile/Stone Crew Fired

    Moss rocks were delivered to our home yesterday. Today when the tile/stone crew arrive they tell me the cement guys messed up and made the outline too big. They will have to fill the waterfall/groto area with cement to make the steps for our slide coming off from the side of the grotto. I call...
  18. S

    Skimmer and Waterfall

    I'm trying to balance good suction in my skimmer with a nice flow from my waterfall, but I am not that familiar with the controls. Can anyone help me based on the picture provided?