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Pool Pump Thrusting7/5/2009roger
  Q: Ok, I have an in-ground pool and hot tub sharing the same pump. When we run the hot tub, the ...
  A: The path from your skimmer is sucking air as I can't see your plumbing make sure any thread in ...
pool main drain7/5/2009roger
  Q: When I hookup my kreepy krauly and close the main drain the pump loses it prime why?
  A: People end to use Kreepy wrong with a direct connection to the pump without its spring loaded ...
Waterproofing Gunite Pool7/5/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: I was wondering how the gunite or cement is waterproofed for a pool. I know that when I cemented my ...
  A: Concrete or gunite itself is waterproof by itself if done But due to inefficiency in workmanship it ...
Our pool is always green7/3/2009roger
  Q: We have a pool that is 80 000 litres. Since being opened it has been green...we've had the water ...
  A: Without the pucks shocking will do nothing. Go to a site like Hayward and study water chemistry ...
pool filter7/3/2009roger
  Q: My pool filter hums when I turn it on. I just replaced the sand and it has been working perfectly ...
  A: People tend to confuse the terminology when they call with a pool problem so we shall start there. ...
hayward superpump installation wiring7/3/2009roger
  Q: roger, i just hAD MY HAYWARD SUPERPUMP FIXED IT WAS MAKING LOUD NOISES AND I HAD IT REBUILT. WHEN ...
  A: Before you burn the motor or yourself get a multimeter for testing voltage on AC. With the wires ...
Our pool is always green7/3/2009roger
  Q: We have a pool that is 80 000 litres. Since being opened it has been green...we've had the water ...
  A: Finally a metric pool. Ok you added shock and stabilizer but you didn't mention the algaecide or ...
sand from filter in pool7/2/2009roger
  Q: I do I know if a lateral is damaged ? To replace do I need to empty all the sand and do they fold ...
  A: You didn't mention what filter it is at any rate you need to remove all the sand but before you do ...
Cement Pool7/1/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: I have just finished putting in a cement pool for my dogs. I know spoiled or what? We have 2 newfs ...
  A: Well chlorine can affect the dog if drinks swimming pool water and can also affect the eyes. So keep ...
Ho tub-second floor7/1/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: We are currently in the process of a home renovation. We have a desire to place a 6 person (if ...
  A: You will require the space approx 60sqft Water would be 1'-6" to 2' The weight of water would be ...
green pool6/30/2009roger
  Q: i have a hayward pro grid de filter system 48 sq ft. pool water turned green with alge filter system ...
  A: Take the DE apart again and clean the grids again but reassemble the filter without the grids and ...
swimmingpool with waterfall jacuzzi6/30/2009roger
  Q: the jacuzzi works fine when bypassing heater ,but when i have to pass pool pump when off the jacuzzi ...
  A: Your plumbing seems to have been done wrong. You have a skimmer, main and spa drain. The 3 way valve ...
Purex Triton II Sand Filter6/29/2009roger
  Q: Where can I find an instruction manual? Previous owner left nothing regarding pool. Never owned one ...
  A: Were they cable service guys. As long as the label is on the top of the filter head you need no ...
pool plumbing6/29/2009roger
  Q: Background: We are replacing an existing patio around our inground pool with Cambridge pavers on ...
  A: If the deck of the pool was removed exposing the deck support replace the black pipe with new glue ...
Pool/spa losing water6/29/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: I have a pool/spa combination. The spa is at a slightly higher level than the pool. We bought this ...
  A: When you bought the house was the water overflowing when pump was started and when it was switched ...
Pool Liner6/27/2009roger
  Q: I opened my above ground pool about a month ago and it looked good. Over the last week or so it ...
  A: No more algaecide run the pump 24/7 for a couple days and manually vac the pool do not stop the pump ...
Home spa scum/oil6/27/2009roger
  Q: I drained and refilled the spa (and cleaned the filter by soaking overnight and hosing off good) ...
  A: When your water is tested do they test for total dissolved solids. Try using a strong algaecide in ...
Commercial Pool Maintenance Fees6/26/2009roger
  Q: Roger, I own a Commercial Lawn Care company in South Dakota. One of my clients has a complex with ...
  A: Poolandspa.com has some info or Hayward site. Pool maintenance can become quite involved if he wants ...
Hot Tub6/25/2009roger
  Q: Is there a way to re-use(splice) flex hose on my spa that has a gentle coating of spray foam ...
  A: If the flex pipe has a hole in it you cut it at the hole and sand or scrape the insulation off with ...
pool inlets6/25/2009roger
  Q: I have two returns in my rectangular pool one in the shallower end one in the other end. Inground ...
  A: Point the one closest to the skimmer away from and down just enough to see a little ripple on top of ...
Polaris Caretaker 5 port Valve6/25/2009roger
  Q: I am having same problem with my 5 port caretaker. I also installed rebuild kit, caretaker seemed to ...
  A: Personally I would plumb a three valve on the water to the pool to send water to the cleaner or ...
Hot Spring Model Sovereign I6/25/2009Lynn bellay
  Q: I cannot control the temperature of the water. It remains at 110 F no matter where I set the ...
  A: I would say either your thermocouple came out of the channel as the end may be out in the atmosphere ...
Spa inoperative after prime6/25/2009roger
  Q: After the spa goes through the prime stage. The spa runs for a short time then shuts down with a ...
  A: When the pump is done priming the circ pump must start before the heater comes on or you will get a ...
renovating a concrete/fiberglass pool6/25/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: I bought a house with an existing 18x36 rectangular concrete pool with the sides surfaced in ...
  A: First never keep tree and fern near the pool Second You will have to construct the wall for Jacuzzi ...
pool cool deck6/25/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: What is the white cement/sand ratio for one unit(300 SqFt bag) of cool deck mix.
  A: How Do I Repair It? If the damaged areas are small, the most popular answer is applying a liquid ...
small depris from return jets6/24/2009roger
  Q: I have a new 24" Sta-Rite Crystal Flow Sand Filter and 1HP Hayward Super Pump. The installer added ...
  A: No a broken return line would. You will never have full prime on vacuum especially manual. Why would ...
Pool Maintenance for a non pool person..HELP6/24/2009Lynn bellay
  Q: Ok here are my pool specs and please no laughing. :-) Just purchased a pool for my kids: Quickset ...
  A: Use PH +,once you get everything correct weekly adjustments maybe weekly or so.Always add about half ...
vacuum6/24/2009roger
  Q: my pool vacuum keeps losing suction after about 10 minutes. Any ideas what the problem might be?
  A: First off I need to know what vacuum you have or you talking manual vacuum? Any air leaks from pump ...
New easy snap pool purchase: maintenance6/24/2009roger
  Q: I just purchased a 10ft (circumference) by 30" high summer escapes easy set pool. The kind you blow ...
  A: I would start by getting a good quality floating chlorine dispenser that takes those tablets, one ...
Pump not recieving water6/24/2009Lynn bellay
  Q: I have an 8ft. deep, 35,000 gallon pool and, I just replaced my pool pump with a new one, but after ...
  A: Water stopped going into the skimmer?I don't understand, the pool fills the skimmer.Do you mean ...
2 problems: Hose collasping and White tissue mold.6/23/2009roger
  Q: 1: when we are vacuuming with our easy vac (kreapy krauly), the hoses between the skimmer and pump ...
  A: The fact you have a 3 way valve indicates a skimmer and main drain thus this may be what we call an ...
Pool Filter Hose Assembly6/23/2009roger
  Q: I am replacing worn/cracking hoses between my pump and sand filter, and have new hoses and ...
  A: I suggest replacing with glue in fittings but if you want the simple fix heat up the pipe with a ...
Patching6/23/2009roger
  Q: I was wandering how to patch a intex pool we have patches!! and i was wandering if the go on the ...
  A: The best way for you and others to patch a pool is with if at all possible a piece of your actual ...
Pool Leakage Detection and Double Liner Installation6/23/2009roger
  Q: We are considering installation of a pool in a home along the riverbank, where potential leakage ...
  A: IF you are considering installing a pool where you say, yes you need drainage tiles or Big O around ...
problems with PSI on Hayworth Pump6/23/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: No matter how many times I have taken apart the pump to pressure wash and put back together ...
  A: Or It could be the following Filter is clogging up rapidly; high pressure very soon: You may have ...
cloudy water in our pebble tec pool6/23/2009Lynn bellay
  Q: pool. All the experts we have consulted claim the water is great (alkalinity and Ph are always ...
  A: Your filters should be cleaned,If all seems OK with water flow exiting the pool I would do this,be ...
2 problems: Hose collasping and White tissue mold.6/23/2009roger
  Q: 1: when we are vacuuming with our easy vac (kreapy krauly), the hoses between the skimmer and pump ...
  A: Most hoses on above ground pools are not very good and usually are clamped on to fittings. My ...
2 problems: Hose collasping and White tissue mold.6/22/2009roger
  Q: 1: when we are vacuuming with our easy vac (kreapy krauly), the hoses between the skimmer and pump ...
  A: Is this an inground pool? Is it the Kreepy hose collapsing? Is this black poly pipe with a section ...
SPA Design6/21/2009Manish J.Joshi
  Q: I'm planning to build a spa. As I understand the plumbing requirements, they are: >Line for a pump ...
  A: you require the following 1)Pipe Line 50mm diameter for spa nozzles 2)Pipe line 50mm diameter for ...
SAND FILTER MEDIA.6/21/2009roger
  Q: Are there any silica sand alternatives that can be purchased through DIY stores, or building ...
  A: You have to use the sand specified for pools as the size of the granules of silicon must be a ...

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