| Subject | Date Asked |
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| spa bubbles | 11/15/2009 |
Q: i was wondering how my old spa had bubbles that came up from the floor but my new spa dosent?I ...
A: OK thanks. Herein lies the problem, blower jets are a seperate plumbing system of jets dedicated ...
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| Making spa part of my pool | 11/12/2009 |
Q: My heater recently broke and we never really used it much anyway. We are in the process of getting ...
A: Is the spa physically part of the pool as in do they share a wall, there are pools out there that ...
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| tiger flex pipe | 11/7/2009 |
Q: inground pool gunite. some tiger flex pipe is being used along the curving points and down under the ...
A: All we use on new pools is tigerflex also known as flexible PVC pipe, not sure what insects have to ...
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| DE Filter Problem | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I Have a Purex SMBW 4800 DE Filter powered by a 1 1/2 HP Whisperflo That also ties in to a Purex ...
A: Is there a check valve somewhere in the plumbing like the heater outlet. Here is what you can try. ...
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| blowing fuse | 11/5/2009 |
Q: My tub is blowing the 20 amp slow burn fuse only on one side, if you dont connect the motor all ...
A: The flow switch does not control flow only measures it. How did that short occur ? lawnmower? Get ...
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| Closing a fibreglass pool | 10/31/2009 |
Q: We had a company close our fibre glass pool but I still worry if there is enough water in the pool. ...
A: As long as you have a main drain with a functional hydrostatic valve your ok. But being a fiberglass ...
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| vinly pool groundwater sump | 10/31/2009 |
Q: Looks like I have to install some sort of groundwater removal system. After days of rain I observed ...
A: If this is not a regular occurrence you could pump the water out between the liner and the wall as ...
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| chlorinator cells | 10/25/2009 |
Q: the LED indicator on my control panel suggests the chlorinator cell may needs replacing. it does ...
A: And Tony did not tell me what system he is using so how could I answer properly. A bad cell will ...
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| chlorinator cells | 10/24/2009 |
Q: the LED indicator on my control panel suggests the chlorinator cell may needs replacing. it does ...
A: The only two salt water chlorinating systems I will even deal with or comment on is the Hayward Aqua ...
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| pool filter | 10/22/2009 |
Q: My pool filter is an older Pentair fns DE Filter. It still runs well and keeps my water clear, ...
A: There are several O rings in the filter that may be bad. Have you cleaned and recharged. I would ...
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| POOL PUMP VACUUM LOSING SUCTION | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I have a spec (porpoise)1.1kw pool pump.PROBLEM:When I operate the pump without the automatic pool ...
A: This is normal but depending on the pool cleaner you have some come with an adjustable adapter to ...
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| Spa equipment | 10/18/2009 |
Q: We have a gunite, in-ground spa and pool. We have a Raypak Heater which is approx 8 years old. ...
A: Being an electronic technician now you want gas. On millivolt heaters we have a thermopile or ...
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| Inlet valve for pool | 10/17/2009 |
Q: What does the inlet valve do on a pool?
A: I am not sure what you mean by an inlet valve but to me an inlet valve is at the front of the pummp ...
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| Spa Motor | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have an in ground concrete spa. I have Pentair equipment. My spa is approx 6 years old. I have am ...
A: Has there been any power surges or storms lately. I know this is a pain but go through all the ...
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| indoor and in ground pool losing water. | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Had diver come in and check pool for leaks. No leaks found., not even in the main drain. However, we ...
A: The fact that you have a DE filter does not stop water leaking out of the backwash when running. ...
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| Pool Liner - fix problem? | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 20x40 inground pool - old liner is shot and now some erosion has occurred underneath the ...
A: The first step is to completely drain the pool then cut the old liner out in pieces starting with ...
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| indoor and in ground pool losing water. | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Had diver come in and check pool for leaks. No leaks found., not even in the main drain. However, we ...
A: First of all remove the pipe or site glass on the sand filter and run. Common loss of water is ...
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| cool heat pump | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I live in the U A E and I need to choose a cool heat pump so please there must be an equation how to ...
A: Visit Hayward or Jandy web sites for calculators and choices or a heating cooling contractor L am ...
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| Pool Maintenance | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have an inground concrete pool with a sand filter. We recently upgraded the filter and the pump, ...
A: You should have started the filter on backwash to clean the new sand first as it contains a dust ...
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| changed filter now no suction | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I have taken over doing my moms pool sence my father past away. We have a Sta-Rite TX100. I fallowed ...
A: How do you close the outlet can you send me a picture of this leaking part? If the water is not ...
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| Swimming Pool Questions | 10/9/2009 |
Q: We have a 15000 gallon chlorine pool (fiberglass) Everytime we swim in it it gets cloudy. I added ...
A: If your PH is low you definitely don't need acid. There are 3 major test readings you need on a ...
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| Mold under Above ground vinyl liner | 10/6/2009 |
Q: We have an above ground pool- it was installed five years ago. This summer we wanted to get the ...
A: What above ground has a main drain non I have ever seen are you sure you don't mean an onground ...
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| pool electrics | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am based in the UK but have a house and pool in Tobago, Caribbean. Over the past couple of years I ...
A: If you don't have a GFCI breaker on all pool power lines you should and it should have tripped if ...
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| Stemmed freeze plugs | 10/3/2009 |
Q: i was just wondering if you could direct me somewhere to buy stemmed freeze plugs to blow out my ...
A: I might if I knew what they were. Perhaps you are referring to check valve plugs and have just given ...
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| closing pool | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have to close my pool myself and have read several articles on doing this. This is all very new to ...
A: Anyone wishing to close a pool themselves for whatever reason Must purchase or own a shop vacuum ...
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| pool leak | 9/29/2009 |
Q: We have a leak in our newly built pool and the builder has left us high and dry, after having three ...
A: Ok your turn to educate me a little is this a fiberglass or concrete and what is pebble tec? Is this ...
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| Concrete pool | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am having a pool built. The concrete was poured last Septmeber and the pool is just now being ...
A: What can be done is there another company to consult. The plaster would be able to cover the valley ...
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| Pool leak | 9/25/2009 |
Q: The leak is likely in the return line (from pump back to pool) as I lose more water when pump is ...
A: The aqua genie can be tested if you remove the return plate and either make a solid rubber gasket ...
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| Loosing pool water | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My service company felt that my skimmer needed to be re-cemented to stop a water leak This season I ...
A: If the pump doesn't fully prime and has bubbles on one or both skimmer settings there is a skimmer ...
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| Swimming Pool Maintainance | 9/24/2009 |
Q: What do you consider the normal maint. of a 30,000 gal. pool with low usage to be on a ...
A: All pools period require at least a weekly water test and shock regarless how often it is used, lack ...
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| Spa Polaris Blower stopped working | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Our inground gunite pool is 7 years old. The spa has a Polaris QT 1.5 HP blower, which we operate by ...
A: The best test of any blower, pump or motor is a bench test requiring a 240 volt controlled supply ...
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| Cleaner Sweep Hoses | 9/23/2009 |
Q: Roger. I have a Hayward Phantom cleaner, it works well but has blown several sweep hoses over the ...
A: Go to a Hydraulic/ Pneumatic or a Hardware Super store you know who I mean and get the vinyl braided ...
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| liner replacement | 9/23/2009 |
Q: In-ground pool installed 18 years ago. First liner, no problem, laster 14 years. New liner installed ...
A: A nice warm fall day makes the liner softer and easier to form to the pool shape and then you ready ...
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| a problem pool | 9/22/2009 |
Q: We have a brand new (6 mos old) inground, indoor 10,000 gal swimming pool. It has been our dream, ...
A: I am glad you both have this interest, your stabilizer is way too high and not needed for an indoor ...
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| DE filter - high presure | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I have Hayward DE filter system. the gauge reads 20 - 25 psi and blows the DE back into the pool. I ...
A: Is this the pressure with new grids just installed and did you add the exact amount of DE powder? Is ...
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| Flooded Pool | 9/22/2009 |
Q: We have a 12X24 inground pool (liner) that has flooded with all the rain here in Georgia over the ...
A: Wait till it settles. If you have a DE filter with a multi port valve like a Hayward Progrid you ...
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| a problem pool | 9/21/2009 |
Q: We have a brand new (6 mos old) inground, indoor 10,000 gal swimming pool. It has been our dream, ...
A: First off how are you determining the chloramine level by the total chlorine and free chlorine level ...
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| Pool chemicals | 9/18/2009 |
Q: I don't have a pool myself so that's why I don't know this simple question. What is the chemical ...
A: The yellow jugs contain liquid chlorine or sodium hypochlorite also known as bleach. If you feel ...
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| Blowing out pool lines | 9/17/2009 |
Q: With closing my pool I have been unable to drain water from the skimmer. I have tried to blow the ...
A: When the filter is on backwash or recirculate no lines are being blown out. Lines are blown out with ...
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| pool will not hold chlorine | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 22,000 gallon vinyl inground pool. since mid July the pool won't hold chlorine for more ...
A: I would say with all those chemicals you added why not empty. Get a Hayward automatic chlorine ...
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| Pool shell leak | 9/17/2009 |
Q: We are building a pool and a couple of months ago we had our pool shell sprayed with concrete. Prior ...
A: Can you describe the construction process of how this pool was built like what was the concrete ...
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| salt sanitizer | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have an in ground pool with a care taker 99 system which came with the house. After investigating ...
A: Well calcium hardness should be in the 300-500 range anyway. So if the hard water isn't killing ...
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| Pool shell leak | 9/16/2009 |
Q: We are building a pool and a couple of months ago we had our pool shell sprayed with concrete. Prior ...
A: As I am not a concrete expert I can only suggest. Is the water comming around the outer edge of the ...
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| swimming pool / how to blow out skimmer | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I HAVE AN INGROUND GUNITE POOL WITH CERAMIC TILE AROUND THE PERIMETER. WHEN CLOSING I WAS TOLD TO ...
A: First off the water must be below the returns to blow them out as well. Duct tape the shop vac hose ...
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| DE filter grig | 9/14/2009 |
Q: My filter keeps flow the DE powder back to the pool. I clean the grids and some of them are broken ...
A: The defective grids must be replaced. The grids only need replacing when they have holes letting DE ...
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| care taker leak | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have an in ground pool with a care taker 99 system which came with the house. After investigating ...
A: There are rubber plugs for any size imagineable. Well its not too deep but it is under the pool. If ...
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| filter and pump pressure | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have a Proline D.E. filter system for my above ground pool. I took the filter apart to clean the ...
A: http://www.haywardcanada.com/ If you go to the web site I give you it will show how a DE filter ...
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| Pentair Intellichlor Chlorine Generator | 9/5/2009 |
Q: I have gone through 2 of these and again, on my latest one the cell light keeps blinking, never ...
A: Gone through two what cells or units. To be honest we only use the Zodiac and Hayward salt ...
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| black film causing vinyl liner to lose its color | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have an indoor salt water pool with a triton fiberglass sand filter with an aqua rite electronic ...
A: Was the pool built for salt or was this an upgrade from a bromine pool. What type of heater does it ...
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| 20 year old pool | 9/1/2009 |
Q: We were giving an above ground pool 24ft round, I was wondering how long would it last, if we were ...
A: It's free why does it matter how long it lasts if you like it one year and you like it put in a nice ...
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| Noisy Hayward Super Pump | 8/30/2009 |
Q: The pump was replaced about 2 years ago and the this year the pump has gotten louder. It has become ...
A: Consider one season per pump with Hayward there is only a one year warranty and requires a yearly ...
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| inground vinyl pool losing water. | 8/30/2009 |
Q: We have been losing water this summer. We have a sand filter. We noticed that on the left side of ...
A: Visually inspect the liner around that area for a cut or hole. I could write a book on pool leaks ...
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| Pool pump suction | 8/27/2009 |
Q: There is not enough suction from the pump to make my pool cleaner move. If I backwash the pool, the ...
A: You need to backwash till the water is clear in the sight glass or coming out the backwash. Check ...
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| pool is losing 2" of water a day | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have an in-ground,13,000 gal.,vinyl lined pool with a sand filter. It has only been open for about ...
A: Allow water to drop till it stops or note the level it was at when you opened it. If you have a ...
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| Pool Pump not working | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I took out my cell to clean it and forgot to turn off the timer. The timer came on and ran the pump ...
A: My question ? Was here any water in the pool, what happened to the water going to missing cell. If ...
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| Neighbor's Swimming Pool Leak | 8/25/2009 |
Q: My mother is experiencing water collecting in her basement for the first time in the more than 20 ...
A: Is the pool a new addition to the neighbourhood? Would think if they have a leak there would be ...
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| DE Backup in pool | 8/25/2009 |
Q: In-ground pool...when the pump shuts off, DE backs-up into the pool ONLY when water has been going ...
A: When a DE filter is freshly cleaned i has an initial coating with a pressure of say 10 PSI when the ...
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| quality spas | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I build patios and outdoor kitchens featuring alot of masonry and concrete work. I am working on a ...
A: You can use any spa jets you wish if building from scratch. As I am not familiar with this spa can ...
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| Pool Cleaning in the 1960's | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I am writing a book set in the late 1960's, in which the lead character cleans a swimming pool in ...
A: Are we making a movie too? Probably a pool boy from some other country trying to make an honest ...
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| DE Backup in pool | 8/24/2009 |
Q: In-ground pool...when the pump shuts off, DE backs-up into the pool ONLY when water has been going ...
A: You need a check valve pointing up to the heater and may as well add one pointing down from heater ...
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| Large spa installation | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Roger, Some years ago I made the mistake of building an elevated deck to accomidate a fiberglass ...
A: Do you need to use cement? There are other types of walls. Since you are in the USA why are the ...
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| Large spa installation | 8/23/2009 |
Q: Roger, Some years ago I made the mistake of building an elevated deck to accomidate a fiberglass ...
A: Why not just build a 4M x 8M x 1.6 M inground pool with 6 or 8 Swim jets on one end and an 11 foot ...
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| Clogged main drain | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have an inground gunite pool (22,500 gallons)which does not seem to circulate water very well at ...
A: Some main drains are on dedicated seperate lines while others the line is connected to the front ...
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| sand and cloudy pool ONLY after a repair | 8/20/2009 |
Q: My backwash valve was leaking so a pool company replaced it with a whole new gauge and some new ...
A: ? What sand filter Hayward ?? What does the gauge have to do with leaking backwash? And why new ...
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| Salt Water Pool Stains | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Thinking of putting in salt water pool, however heard that this type of pool can cause staining on ...
A: I personally would never have a salt water pool. Having worked with salt water for many years and ...
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| Clogged main drain | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have an inground gunite pool (22,500 gallons)which does not seem to circulate water very well at ...
A: If you have a navigator, barracuda or other type of automatic cleaner your main drain especiallly ...
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| Pumping sand into the pool | 8/17/2009 |
Q: We have a 6 year old above ground pool. Very recently we have noticed that there are fine particles ...
A: The fingers in the sand filter are probably broken and need replacing which requires removing all ...
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| Possible Pool Leak | 8/17/2009 |
Q: We have a concrete inground swimming pool built in 2007 in QLD. We loose lots of water BUT only ...
A: Yes that would be a great thing to do. If it wasn't for this valve the pool would literally lift out ...
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| Possible Pool Leak | 8/17/2009 |
Q: We have a concrete inground swimming pool built in 2007 in QLD. We loose lots of water BUT only ...
A: When you have lots of rain or excessive ground water it pops the hydrostatic valve open to prevent ...
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| seal plate oring | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have an inground pool with a Hayward Northstar 1 hp pump. The capasitor went bad. ( I came out and ...
A: As I have never had one of these pumps apart they are similar to a Jacuzzi Mag pump , you really ...
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| Cleaning my pool surface | 8/16/2009 |
Q: Summer is on its way and I would really like my pool to look great. At the moment it has stains on ...
A: If it's a cement pool acid wash it and if its vinyl liner get in and scrub it. If you wantto pwer ...
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| why is my pool turning green?? | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Last year we bought a 18 ft above ground pool. We left for a week and it was totally overcome with ...
A: You could have saved the pool. Why do you cover your pool. Swimming pools should only be covered at ...
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| pool leaking? | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Our pool is 4yrs old.Last yr it started leaking a little at the end of summer so we waited till ...
A: First run the pool on main drain and see if you get a full prime in the pump with no air bubbles in ...
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| pool leaking? | 8/14/2009 |
Q: Our pool is 4yrs old.Last yr it started leaking a little at the end of summer so we waited till ...
A: Does the pool pump have full prime no air bubbles? Is there a skimmer and main drain? Is there a ...
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| intex saltwater pump | 8/14/2009 |
Q: bought it new last july has been working great the other day i have found there is no power to the ...
A: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzihvBxqmO0 Try this site as we don't work with any of those ...
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| Congealed clear substance found in skimmer? | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I've owned my pool for 10 years; 34' x 18' in ground/29,000 gallons. After the second year I began ...
A: If your not Mr Wilson and the kid next door is not Dennis I wonder why the kids are a factor in this ...
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| Inground Pool Plumbing | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I am looking to install an inground fibreglass pool 16x33 with 3 foot shallow end to 8 foot deep end ...
A: I would go with the Desjoyaux plastic, concrete filled walls with a vinyl liner pool that you can ...
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| taking down an on ground pool | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have an opportunity to acquire a free 10X12 on ground pool (half above ground, half below ground) ...
A: Are we talking sunk in above ground pool or an actual on ground pool with steel walls and concrete ...
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| Coleman 400 series heating warmer than display | 8/11/2009 |
Q: The display reads 90' and the actual temperature is 105' (and rising). It seems to keep running. ...
A: Check to make sure the temperature sensor is fully inserted in the well and that contacts on the ...
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| inground bottom drain hose | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My inground pool has a suction leak in the bottom drain hose, the flex hose going to the bottom is 1 ...
A: You will believe me have great difficulty pulling a smaller hose through flex pipe especially if its ...
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| Black algae on grout | 8/7/2009 |
Q: Mine isnt a question but a solution. I noticed that someone in the forum had asked how to get rid of ...
A: Most algae problems are caused by a pool sitting idle too long for whatever cause especially over ...
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| Pool Sweep | 8/5/2009 |
Q: I have noticed lots rubbery dark gray color in the filter at the end of polaris pool sweep that ...
A: Have you be using lots of algaecide or a floc chemical that are used to coagulate particles for ...
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| clogged main drain | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I bought a foreclosure with a pool that has not been maintained in a long time and my main drain is ...
A: Get a 3 foot section of vacuum hose like used on a navigator available at most Hayward pool stores ...
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| clogged main drain | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I bought a foreclosure with a pool that has not been maintained in a long time and my main drain is ...
A: Since your at the point of vacuuming the main drain I assume the pool is empty and personally I ...
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| How to turn off only the hot tub heater | 8/1/2009 |
Q: HotSpring Portable Spa Model J4D1123 - 300 gallon. The lowest the temperature can be set is 80 ...
A: You want the heat lower than 80 use ice cubes or remove the electrical wires to the heater otherwise ...
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| inground pool remodel | 8/1/2009 |
Q: We have an ingroud pool that needs the liner replaced we were thinking that we would rather go with ...
A: To convert to a cement pool would be a very expensive option and you would be stuck with the same ...
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| low water level in spa | 7/30/2009 |
Q: i have a concrete in-ground pool with a hayward filter. when the pump turns off, the water level ...
A: The pool pump should have a main drain valve, a skimmer valve and a spa drain valve on the suction ...
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| mud in inground pool | 7/30/2009 |
Q: We recently had a bad rain storm and muddy ground water got into our inground pool. It was actually ...
A: I would say stop vacuuming for a couple days and shut the pump off for a day or two and see if the ...
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| Hayward sand tank | 7/28/2009 |
Q: It looks like there is water coming from the bottom of the sand filter tank...but there is no ...
A: All these wonderful ladies ask me questions but none for dinner. If you are losing that much water ...
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| Pressure Switch | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I have a used alps spa and just put a new pressure switch on it. Now it seems to want to run on low ...
A: The reason the spa runs all the time on none digital models is the heater doesn't come on to heat ...
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| Low pressure on Pump | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I have a cartridge filter and pump for an above ground pool, and recently i have been having ...
A: Eliminate all hose clamp fittings and replace with glue in flex pipe with threaded quick connects on ...
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| High Free Chlorine | 7/24/2009 |
Q: How do you decrease the chlorine level? I have a 16' x 32' ingro9und vinyl pool. Thank you!
A: I am not sure what product name you have in your area but in Ontario we have a product called ...
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| LITTLE SUCTION FROM VACUUM | 7/22/2009 |
Q: HAD TO PRIME 3 TIMES AND GETTING LOTS OF BUBBLES.I HAVE 3 DIFFERENT INTAKES AND NO JANDY VALVE,TO ...
A: If you have two separate lines coming to the pump, one from the skimmer and one from the drain put ...
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| when to replace filter | 7/21/2009 |
Q: We have a 40 year old pool with an (old) Hayward sand filter. It does not seem to be filtering. I ...
A: If the filter is 40 years old its time to change it especially if it's an S200 and get a 24 inch or ...
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| pool pump | 7/20/2009 |
Q: Should pool pumps and machinery be closed when the pool is not being used? I am scared because I ...
A: First off could you please tell me where it is again where you are from as in part of the world. ...
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| Blower for pool's jets | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a pool with a spa. The spa has 4 jets. There is not enough bubbles, if I add a 1hp blower ...
A: For those wishing to add a blower motor to spas must realize that blower ready spas have their own ...
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| Harward DE filter & spa Jets | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I just finished cleaning or DE filter & put it back together. It is operating at 15 # pressure. ...
A: I am so surprised nobody but me hasn't thought of adding a metal box around the pool returns with an ...
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| Sand in pool | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a large in-ground pool. The filter appears to be pushing sand into the pool from the jets (2) ...
A: Use a skimmer sock to collect what you vacuum and compare to filter sand and throw away and also ...
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| swimming pool vinyl liner water leak | 7/17/2009 |
Q: We are changing our vinyl liner due to many wrinkles. Once they drained and removed the old liner ...
A: One solution is to dig a trench along that side of the pool and install a drainage pipe like they do ...
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| hose connector stuck in skimmer pipe | 7/17/2009 |
Q: We're 1st time pool owners. We couldn't find an adaptor for our new vacuum hose to fit our skimmer ...
A: Vacuum hoses usually have two white tapered ends one goes on the cleaner and the other end goes in ...
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| water fall spa | 7/16/2009 |
Q: do i need a booster pump in system if jets not having enough pressure
A: Waterfall also called spill over spas usually come with 4 drains and 4 to 6 jets. Two drains paired ...
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| Sand in pool | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have a large in-ground pool. The filter appears to be pushing sand into the pool from the jets (2) ...
A: Since you removed old sand and replaced the parts I am sure you folded the fingers all the way down ...
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| problem with automatic pool cleaner | 7/16/2009 |
Q: every morning I find the pool vacuum hose tangled up preventing the vacuum from reaching the entire ...
A: The Navigator is designed to clean in a circular pattern so if the hose is too long it will curl up ...
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| Pool Pump Motor Wiring | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I need to wire a plug to a 1 HP Hayward SuperPump. The wiring diagram in the motor is illegible. ...
A: If its a newer pump you move the rectangle plug to 115 arrow and hook the line to the one screw or ...
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| pool leak | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a vinyl pool liner that is losing about 1 1/2" per day. I called Leslie's pool and they said ...
A: The only leach in the pool would be one that sucks blood. Is this an above or inground? Is there a ...
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| top rail caps | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I recently had my liner replaced on a pool that is atleast 20 years + old. My problem is to remove ...
A: I would get some acrylic 24 x 48 clear sheet and cut it to size and heat and bend to shape the ...
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| pool filter pressure | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I used to be able to go 3-4 months in between cleanings of my filters before the pressure was up ...
A: I am assuming these are cartridge filters that probably need replacing yearly. The best way to clean ...
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| used creek water to fill pool | 7/14/2009 |
Q: We just bought a 27 foot round above ground pool. We live in a very rural area and our well was not ...
A: Maybe swim in the creek. Since it is creek water you need to teat for phosphates and metals. Shock ...
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| top rail caps | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I recently had my liner replaced on a pool that is atleast 20 years + old. My problem is to remove ...
A: I am not sure what you mean by top rails, my thinking is the 8 inch wide coping covers with corner ...
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| moving pump | 7/12/2009 |
Q: My pump is about 8 ft above the water level,I run my pump 24/ 7,because I had it on timer and it had ...
A: The closer to water level the less it works as is the closer to the pool. Get it as close and level ...
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| POOL CIRCULATION | 7/11/2009 |
Q: MY FILTER AND PUMP SEEM TO BE WORKING PROPERLY, HOWEVER THERE IS NO SUNCTION IN THE SKIMMERS AND THE ...
A: Assuming the returns in the pool are not shut off, I would say you have a broken impeller in the ...
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| pumping to solar panels | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I had a company install a solar heater on my roof. The solar panels broke in a year....long story ...
A: To answer question one use a 3/4 Hp pool pump then and output to a T then a check valve pointing ...
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| pumping to solar panels | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I had a company install a solar heater on my roof. The solar panels broke in a year....long story ...
A: A short lesson in hydraulics a column of water 30 feet high with the pump off has a pressure of 30 ...
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| liner wrinkles | 7/9/2009 |
Q: Roger.. I have the liner installed and all four walls and the hopper are perfect! I have some major ...
A: You should use two vinyl vacs. Get in the pool in sock feet with the vacs off and kick the bottom ...
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| Pool pump back flow | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I have an inground pool with a sand filter. We changed the sand last week. Before we changed, and ...
A: Change the gasket on that lid and use O ring lube and coat the ring completely before installing. ...
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| Pump problem on inground pool | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I have a hayward super pump (2 Years Old) that works great. I just opened my pool this weekend and ...
A: OK I see now what the problem is and here is what I think is happening as I have had it happen. The ...
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| Pool Vacuuming | 7/8/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a new home that came with a very dirty above ground pool. We have gotten the ...
A: I would say new cartridges and no more clarifier which may be plugging the filter. Price the ...
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| new water 16x32 | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Roger, In what order do I add chemicals (and what chemicals) to new city water? Also what is ...
A: I would have at least another persons help, four would be better but two can do much easier than one ...
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| Not generating chlorine | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a salt water system. All chemicals in my water are at acceptable levels and there are no ...
A: Assuming the salt level is not too high or too low and the cell has been properly cleaned with acid. ...
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| Pump problem on inground pool | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I have a hayward super pump (2 Years Old) that works great. I just opened my pool this weekend and ...
A: With the pump running on both watch the pump while you shut it off and look for water squirting out ...
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| new water 16x32 | 7/6/2009 |
Q: Roger, In what order do I add chemicals (and what chemicals) to new city water? Also what is ...
A: Hold it sounds like stabilizer to prevent chlorine sun burn. Fill your chemical feeder with bromine ...
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| Pool Pump Thrusting | 7/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| pool main drain | 7/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| Our pool is always green | 7/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| pool filter | 7/3/2009 |
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. ...
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| hayward superpump installation wiring | 7/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| Our pool is always green | 7/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| sand from filter in pool | 7/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| green pool | 6/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| swimmingpool with waterfall jacuzzi | 6/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Purex Triton II Sand Filter | 6/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| pool plumbing | 6/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Pool Liner | 6/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Home spa scum/oil | 6/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Commercial Pool Maintenance Fees | 6/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hot Tub | 6/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| pool inlets | 6/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Polaris Caretaker 5 port Valve | 6/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Spa inoperative after prime | 6/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| small depris from return jets | 6/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| vacuum | 6/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| New easy snap pool purchase: maintenance | 6/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| 2 problems: Hose collasping and White tissue mold. | 6/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Pool Filter Hose Assembly | 6/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Patching | 6/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Pool Leakage Detection and Double Liner Installation | 6/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| 2 problems: Hose collasping and White tissue mold. | 6/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| 2 problems: Hose collasping and White tissue mold. | 6/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| SAND FILTER MEDIA. | 6/21/2009 |
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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| How do I add the DE to my filter? | 6/21/2009 |
Q: Total newbie here to a DE filter. I have an 18'x4' Easy set pool, and was given a Hayward Perflex ...
A: the skimmer is on the pool wall and has a basket to collect debris before it gets to the pump and ...
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| How do I add the DE to my filter? | 6/20/2009 |
Q: Total newbie here to a DE filter. I have an 18'x4' Easy set pool, and was given a Hayward Perflex ...
A: Okay now that you have your uncharged filter running you need to look on the filter for the number ...
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| Dirt returning to pool when vacuuming | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a lot of dirt, etc. in the bottom of my pool. When vacuuming--to waste--I notice the jets ...
A: Your filter head needs repair cause if your getting any water back in the returns on waste then the ...
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| intel easy set pool mainenance | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 16' x 42' Intel easy set pool. I follow directions for chemicals but still have to fight ...
A: Don't cover your pool during the day this makes it worse and keep the pump running. Not sure what ...
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| Pool drawing water thru skimmer | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I have an in-ground pool. The pumps are working fine but they are not drawing water thru the ...
A: When I plumb a pool with two skimmers and a main drain, I use one 3 way valve to choose skimmer 1 or ...
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| instructions and maitenance semi inground pool | 6/19/2009 |
Q: Forgive me if I can find the instructions by expert tab maybe you answer that question already...We ...
A: What you have is what we call an onground pool. That is a pool with inground walls but no cement ...
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| High Chlorine level | 6/19/2009 |
Q: How do I bring chlorine level down. Both test strips and liquid show very high. Weather now is hot ...
A: We have a product here think its called terminator that reduces chlorine levels quickly but the sun ...
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| pool panels rusting | 6/18/2009 |
Q: We had an inground salt water pool installed 2 years ago. Last year noticed that the concrete on ...
A: I fully stand behind any pool company that works with the customer and is there year after year so ...
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| Leaky Pool Filter | 6/18/2009 |
Q: My Hayward cartridge filter is leaking along one of the seams of the case. Is it repairable (I have ...
A: If the leak is along a seam and not along the clamp it can't be repaired. I would suggest if you ...
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| de filter pressure | 6/17/2009 |
Q: my de filter pressure stays at 30psi. have cleaned and recharged, backwashed replaced entire filter ...
A: Somewhere in the return line there may be a restriction like a check valve that is stuck closed or ...
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| Low Vacuum Pressure | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Pump, pressure and circulation work fine. When vacuum is attached to skimmer, pressure is good for ...
A: All vacuum leaks are caused by the following bad union leak, bad 3 way, bad front fitting leak, bad ...
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| pool motor | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My pool company closes the pool and opens it. This year, when the pool was opened, the pump was ...
A: won't ask again. A noisy motor requires new bearings as most motors have a one year guarantee thus ...
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| adding a spill in spa | 6/16/2009 |
Q: How would i add a spill over hot tub to an in-ground pool so that the hot tub would gain priority on ...
A: I would have to cad a drawing so lets start with the intake skimmer, main drain and spa drain the ...
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| Black Algae Removal | 6/16/2009 |
Q: All the questions/answers I have found include the pool being filled...ours is empty so what's the ...
A: I myself would use the wall brush and a bucket wide enough to dip it in and use some diluted pool ...
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| Pool to deep | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My friend purchased a home that has a pool that is 11ft deep in one end. This leaves a very small ...
A: None that i know as each pool is a little different it would have to be custom made and a costly ...
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| Hard water in my pool | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have hard water that runs through our hose to fill the pool. My pool water is a rusty color ...
A: Have your water tested for calcium hardness, alkalinity, copper, iron, PH and chlorine levels. If ...
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| pump problems? | 6/15/2009 |
Q: A couple of years ago I purchased a home with a 16x32 in-ground pool. Last year I figured the pool, ...
A: First off make sure the drain plugs and o rings are good and the lid O ring is tight. Make sure ...
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| Drain cover | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I've got a very old inground concrete pool that I've done a lot of cosmetic work to. The pool was in ...
A: Do not try to drill the screws out but rather note the model or the brand like Jacuzzi and find a ...
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| pool panels rusting | 6/15/2009 |
Q: We had an inground salt water pool installed 2 years ago. Last year noticed that the concrete on ...
A: You still owe 30 big ones don't pay it take them to court make them replace the walls concrete and ...
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| Sand bottom problem | 6/14/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a new liner for my inground pool. The installers came by yesterday to install ...
A: My advice is get all the pool companies in your area to quote and guarantee their work in writing. ...
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| lable missing on filter | 6/14/2009 |
Q: we bought a used aquatools filter AT 3120 1.5 hp and label is missing from top that handle points to ...
A: There are two positions you need the filter position water flows out the pool returns and the ...
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| pool panels rusting | 6/14/2009 |
Q: We had an inground salt water pool installed 2 years ago. Last year noticed that the concrete on ...
A: I think that salt water pools and nuclear physics will eventually destroy us. Being in an area of ...
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| CLOUDY GREENISH HAZE IN POOL | 6/13/2009 |
Q: In-ground pool. We've never had this issue before. No matter how we treat it (Shock, etc.), the ...
A: Sorry for your loss. You may have missed the algaecide chemical. I would advise you to visit the ...
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| Sand bottom problem | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a new liner for my inground pool. The installers came by yesterday to install ...
A: Is there water trickling in thats visible? I will simply educate you here on pool construction they ...
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| Noisy hot pump | 6/13/2009 |
Q: new pump installed last year is very noisy-located in my house, the water swirls under the strainer ...
A: Well can i get a make and model of pump, above or inground. Pool and spa pumps consist of two parts, ...
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| Sand/Losing Water with new Filter | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Just put in a new Sand Dollar Filter.... Now sand is coming back into the pool and the pool has no ...
A: Here is what I think has happened whoever installed the new filter has plumbed it backwards, they ...
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| pool | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Can my cover be on while pump is running?
A: I assume you mean your solar blanket which by the way shouldn't be left on during the day as the ...
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| multiport valve for sand filter | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Is there a difference between the multiport valves for sand filters and DE filters? I ask because ...
A: Since you have a new valve for a DE filter I recommend you make a deal with your supplier for a DE ...
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| de filter | 6/12/2009 |
Q: My de filter pressure gauge goes from 10 to 20 in like half an hour, therefore I cannot run my ...
A: 20 PSI if you leave it run what happens. Take the fingers out again and go to a do it yourself car ...
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| multiport valve for sand filter | 6/11/2009 |
Q: Is there a difference between the multiport valves for sand filters and DE filters? I ask because ...
A: Did you do a sand change. Sounds like old dirty sand. Compare the numbers on the top of the filter ...
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| cleaning pool | 6/10/2009 |
Q: why would my inground pool be filthy 5 days after cleaning
A: Most pools need cleaning weekly depending on trees or landscape and frequent use. It could be algae ...
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| High Pressure/Vacuum Issues | 6/10/2009 |
Q: We purchased our home last year and it had an above ground pool. We've never had a pool so we hired ...
A: When you backwash do so until the glass bottle is clear water, vacuum the pool then backwash again ...
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| Repair crack in DE filter housing | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I have a FNS 48 DE filter (9 yrs old) that i have notice a small crack around "output" pipe coming ...
A: If the crackis in the plumbing replace broken fitting, if its around threads teflon and silicone ...
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| Help! The cap just blew off ! | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Help! The cap just blew off my Hayward 240 sand filter! What could the problem be, it seems we have ...
A: Which cap, the drain one. Have you backwashed lately, are the returns open, is there water flow, ...
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| Air suction | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have a cartridge filter system. When I use a fully open equalizer float in the skimmer, the tank ...
A: What is an open equalizer float and what is its purpose. Pine needles may have plugged your skimmer ...
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| Air Leak | 6/8/2009 |
Q: I have an inground 20X40 pool and have air bubbles in pump basket when the Kreepy Krauly is ...
A: If the pool runs full prime without it and the kreep works everything is ok. This vac comes with a ...
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| Pump Trouble... | 6/8/2009 |
Q: This is the 2nd season with a new pump and filter. It seems like we are having nothing but trouble ...
A: I think the Century uses a Magnetek motor and may not have a capacitor but it does have a start ...
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| concrete pool leak | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I have a concrete pool and have almost drained it so that we could repaint it. After draing the pool ...
A: Concrete pool main drains have the suction outlet and a hydro static valve beside it to relieve ...
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| Pump Trouble... | 6/7/2009 |
Q: This is the 2nd season with a new pump and filter. It seems like we are having nothing but trouble ...
A: You didn't specify what pump you have but it sounds like a start switch problem and the fact it ...
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| leak in hotsprings tub | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We have recently repaired all the insides of our tub after not using it for a year. After filling ...
A: Before you go dissecting your spa make sure it isn't a pump seal leak. Look for water dripping down ...
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| inground swimming pools | 6/6/2009 |
Q: i just had a new liner put in our pool is still leaking but i see water coming out of the back wash ...
A: For starters hope you like your new liner. If this filter is old replace it otherwise send me a ...
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| stuck filter cap on above ground spa | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We bought a house recently with an above-ground spa in the sunroom. We wanted to replace the filter ...
A: Don't know who you called but I wouldn't even let those people ring my door bell. they are either ...
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| dirty pool | 6/5/2009 |
Q: My pool cover came off in the winter and now my pool is filled with black water, leaves and ...
A: If you have a main drain run the pump with filter on waste or get a submersible from one of those ...
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| Pea Green Water | 6/5/2009 |
Q: We have an 18x24 inground pool. The water was clear when we took the cover off at the beginning of ...
A: First get a bottle of high concentration algaecide and pour it in the pool. Keep the pump always ...
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| chlorine will not stay in my pool | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have an above ground pool, 18ft round x 52 inches high. I have finally gotten my water balanced ...
A: Floater is ok open it up more and use stabilized pucks. The auto chlorinator is more accurate and ...
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| chlorine will not stay in my pool | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have an above ground pool, 18ft round x 52 inches high. I have finally gotten my water balanced ...
A: Liquid chlorine and powdered shock are just oxidizers they are not free chlorine to kill bacteria as ...
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| pool filter | 6/4/2009 |
Q: is there any way that you can fix the band that goes around the cartridge of a swimpro filter? How ...
A: Filters and me for starters a little history. Most filters I worked on were sand filters and the ...
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| waterfall issue | 6/4/2009 |
Q: waterfall slows down after working for couple hours,after backwash works fine for week or two and ...
A: Well a waterfall pool that collects dirt from rocks or pools in period that loose pressure require ...
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| skimmer air leak | 6/3/2009 |
Q: filter has no pressure with single valve for 2 skimmers on but is regained with drain on and ...
A: On a normal pool with a skimmer and main drain we use a 3 way valve that selects skimmer only, main ...
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| earth filter | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have a two year old earth filter. The water in the pool is crystal clear but there are granules on ...
A: Is your alkalinity where it should be first? Bromine, Chlorine, Salt, Chemical Feeder and what is ...
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| White Vinegar to Flush Lines | 6/2/2009 |
Q: Roger...Two questions here: We have a 300-gallon Coleman spa and use Bauqa in our water. My ...
A: I would recommend using a spa flush but as vinegar can't hurt try it. Rinse filter out once a week ...
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| too high filter pressure pop-up zones not working | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have a caretaker 5-port zone system and a sand filter. It has been working fine until last week ...
A: Ok I have researched the 5 stage caretaker is a mechanical type valve that rotates gradually ...
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| too high filter pressure pop-up zones not working | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I have a caretaker 5-port zone system and a sand filter. It has been working fine until last week ...
A: What filter have you soaked. Is the pressure normal without the cleaner. One would think the pop ups ...
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| pump pulling air. | 6/1/2009 |
Q: when my pump is running you can see a swirling motion of the water under the pump lid. indicating ...
A: As the pump is running turn off the power while watching the pump and look for water squirting out ...
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| Low pressure, no suction. | 6/1/2009 |
Q: I get very little pressure when filtering, backwashing etc. I have 3 skimmers but all controlled by ...
A: Try running on each skimmer one at a time you may find one skimmer causing the problem. The pump ...
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| High Pressure | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I replaced a cartridge filter with a 30" diameter sand filter and ever since my filter pressure is ...
A: Well if you can enlighten me as to what pop ups are and how they work to clean a pool in return I ...
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| pool drain | 5/31/2009 |
Q: we are in the process of repainting our in ground pool. We have drained the water out but water ...
A: Since you mention paint this must be a concrete pool in which case with a high water table be quick ...
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| green after chemicals | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I am opening my 16x36 inground pool and trying to get my chlorine level up to where it should be. I ...
A: First get your filter running do a backwash and let the pump run a couple days add a bottle of ...
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| putting sand filter together | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I am trying to open my pool by myself for the 1st time... When the pool company closed it last ...
A: If its a Hayward pump there is one plug at the front of the pump near the ground under the intake ...
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| pump loses prime with vacuum | 5/30/2009 |
Q: Inground concrete pool in Michigan. Pump works fine when skimming, when vacuum hose is attached (in ...
A: Make sure the fittings going into the front of the pump are well sealed. With the pump running good ...
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| Low pressure, no suction. | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I get very little pressure when filtering, backwashing etc. I have 3 skimmers but all controlled by ...
A: When you backwash you free up the sand. If the sand is old change it or have it changed. If the pump ...
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| jet problems | 5/30/2009 |
Q: If I run the jets in the shallow end and deep end of the pool I lose alot of water. The only jet I ...
A: To know for sure a pressure test would have to be done. If you have three seperate return lines you ...
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| Pool Pump loses prime | 5/29/2009 |
Q: Runs for 2 mins, then sucks air. Replaced all gaskets internally and externally on the inlet. I ...
A: Here is how you check for air leaks on pool pumps. When the pump is running fully primed shut the ...
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| pool pump | 5/29/2009 |
Q: my pump quit working, so I replaced it with an extra pump that I had. the pump I replaced was a 1.5 ...
A: If the pump itself never fills up completely first do a backwash till the sight glass is clear about ...
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| Sand | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I have two questions about pool sand. 1) I have a sand filter can I use any type sand or do I need ...
A: To answer question one get the pool sand for filters only the sand particles are a certain size as ...
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| pool filter pressure | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I was esperiencing high pressure on the filter (25-30). Assuming the filter needed cleaning, I broke ...
A: Have you tried a different gauge. From what I gather this is a cartridge filter. If the pool was ...
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| Anthony DE Filter | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Roger, I have the most wonderful filter in the world!!! OLD and have replaced many parts. I now ...
A: DE filters were always a mystery to me until we recently worked on a new hayward that you can ...
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| cant vacuum pool | 5/28/2009 |
Q: i have a hayward sand filter that keeps sucking the lateral assembly up to about three inches from ...
A: I am trying to understand this, the lateral as in fingers make there way to the top. Where is the ...
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| pool filter piping | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Roger, I am not sure you can help but heres my problem. I have a salt chlorination system in my ...
A: I assume your talking about the nut you tighten which is around 3 inches in diameter like used on ...
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| Starting up a neglected pool | 5/27/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a home with an in-ground pool that had been neglected for at least 2-3 years. ...
A: Well I would take the DE filter apart and clean all the parts first and reassemble. If you want you ...
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| water color | 5/26/2009 |
Q: We have inground pool. have shocked & adjusted pH al kaline cya levels. the water is blue but not ...
A: Okay I need to know is this a year round climate pool or an open and close climate pool. If its a ...
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