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| Subject | Date Asked |
| No jets on hot tub | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a spabuilder lx-15. It was working fine and then we went to step in it and the water was ... A: i would have to guess that the pump was damaged hence putting a overload condition on the motor.if ... | |
| pool backwash | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: My pool is losing water through a pipe in the front yard. At first, we thought maybe it was because ... A: it sounds like your backwash pipe is leaking due to a bad valve probably a bad spider gasket in ... | |
| Main Drain and Pump Suction | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Happy Easter... I have an inground pool that has been sitting dormant for 4 years. Throughout that ... A: i would spin the motor by hand first at the end of the shaft use a screwdriver.You could change the ... | |
| Pool lights keep blowing out | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: My pool lights keep blowing out. I have been replacing 12v 60/55W lights and they only last for 5-6 ... A: 15.1 is a bit high and will cause premature burn outs but 11.6 would not.The 15.1 could be primary ... | |
| Pool pump alarms | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been all over the Internet trying to find if there really is a pool pump alarm..my issue..my ... A: Their nothing to shut the motor off it usually only ruins the impeller I guess the impeller could ... | |
| Pool pump alarms | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have been all over the Internet trying to find if there really is a pool pump alarm..my issue..my ... A: Its odd I never heard off only about 2 pumps in 30 years and then only the 25 dollar impeller the ... | |
| black algae | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: hi i am a new pool manager and was thrown in at the deep end so to speak and since i have been here ... A: Blue green [black algae] is very difficult to cure.I take it its plaster commercial pool.You don't ... | |
| spa pump problems | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: We just drained our spa, refilled it, turned it on and the spa motors come on but water doesn't ... A: After I clean a spa I put the plug back in and from the inside of the tub I locate the water INLET,I ... | |
| HOW TO CLEAN THE WATER IN THE SPA | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: We just bought a foreclosed house and a spa was included in the purchase. The spa is working, but ... A: Every spa I've seen has a drain,I use a towel to get the last bit of water squeezing it out until I ... | |
| pool motor | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: My above ground pool filter motor is just buzzing. My husband says there should be a reset button ... A: Sounds like the starting capacitor.First I would make sure it turns,try and spin it.Then take the ... | |
| cloudy water - can not keep chlorine levels | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: We have a three year old pool. We have had no problems until this year. We take our pool water to ... A: Is the output of water good flowing back to the pool?I do not know why you can't get your chlorine ... | |
| Pool Pump shuts down after five seconds | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: Pump was making loud noises and finally blew the break. Reset and it belw after five seconds. ... A: With 2 different power sources and it still kicking out the thermal OL,pump spins free[I would check ... | |
| pool green and cloudy for weeeks | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: Good day, I have been having a problem with my 12x24 above ground pool. I replaced the multi port ... A: Tonight double shock the pool,put all equipment in the pool,use a regular shock not a instant swim ... | |
| 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: Use proper equipment,wiring and electrics.Pool pump requires GFI protected single receptacle no ... | |
| POOL PROBLEM | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: HELP! MY POOL PUMP IS RUNNING FINE HOWEVER THEIR IS NO SUCTION IN THE SKIMMERS AND NOTHING IS COMING ... A: I do not not your valving,but open incoming water from pool to pump then to heater out of filter if ... | |
| Hot Spring Model Sovereign I | 6/25/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pool Maintenance for a non pool person..HELP | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Pump not recieving water | 6/24/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| cloudy water in our pebble tec pool | 6/23/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Chlorine Level in Pool | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I cannot seem to keep a decent chlorine level. I opened in May, superchlorinated with Cal Hypo. So ... A: Well Joe,3.0 is kinda of high,2 is about right so I think your numbers are not far off,that is why ... | |
| Hayward Sand Filter won't prime | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a Hayward Pro Series Sand Filter. The in-ground pool was drained, cleaned and refilled a ... A: You need to force water from the skimmer to the pump basket[pot] use a garden hose down the skimmer ... | |
| Pool cleaning system | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: When I switch my cleaning system from skimmer to the sweeper my water flow decreases within 30 ... A: Well Steve,its not a backwash gauge,its a meter that measures back pressure.If your pressure is ... | |
| Opening Pull to Yecky water | 5/25/2009 |
| Q: We bought this house with an inground pool. Our 1st yr it was already open by the owner. Last year ... A: Some mesh cover let sunlight in which will eat up your chlorine.I try to check my chlorine level ... | |
| pool landscape lighting | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: the Pole Lights and all the Spot lights around the Landscape are ALL Flickering and did a little ... A: I would check the simplest,use a different breaker and make sure of a good connection.Then I would ... | |
| pump | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: why does my hayward 3/4hp start and runs for about 30sec-1min and then shuts off and will not come ... A: Seems to be overloaded,the thermal O.L. is kicking you out,when it cools it resets.It has been used ... | |
| low water pressure | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: The pool is 10 years old and has a cartridge filter the pool cleaner is a ray vac and does not have ... A: First I would make sure everything is working properly WITHOUT the cleaner.The suction at the ... | |
| Pool Fungus | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: We live in the Chicagoland area and opened our pool about 4 weeks ago. About 2 weeks later a ... A: Brown stains are usually do to metals in the water or copper bladder from pool heater breaking ... | |
| No Prime | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: How do I know when my pump is properly primed. I do not seem to be getting the circulation I am ... A: Some baskets have a air bleed on top.Be sure water is high enough in pool[about half way up the ... | |
| Hot tub will not heat | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey I have a hydro spa hottub. Everything works properly but it won't heat. I have replaced the ... A: Check pressure switches[this tells controller their is water in the system].See if theirs 220 v. ... | |
| low water pressure | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: The pool is 10 years old and has a cartridge filter the pool cleaner is a ray vac and does not have ... A: Eight pounds back pressure on the filter gauge is about normal as dirt starts to clog the filter the ... | |
| Pool looks like a pond | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: We uncovered our pool from the winter and it looks like a pond (green/black). The pool is 25,000 ... A: This is what I would do,adjust PH and alkalinity,then at sundown add 4 bags of shock[not instant ... | |
| Water flow problems | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I have an inground pool, last season everything was working fine. We opened it and found that the ... A: I would take the filter apart examine the valve and gasket check laterals or clean and change filter ... | |
| low water pressure | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: The pool is 10 years old and has a cartridge filter the pool cleaner is a ray vac and does not have ... A: These pressure readings you talk about where are you getting them from.You do realize that 5 pounds ... | |
| Pool filter/pump | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: We are opening our above ground pool for the season. We had someone close it for us last fall and ... A: If your getting a hum its froze up or the capacitor[starting] is bad or the switch for the capacitor ... | |
| VIRGINIA WELL WATER-FOR POOLS? | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I LIVE IN VIRGINIA BEACH. WE HAVE WELL WATER THAT TURNS EVERYTHING ORANGE.CAN I BUY ONE OF THE ... A: The manganese and iron found in well water causes these problems plus when chlorine is added a ... | |
| Barely any pressure even after changing sand,O ring, and lateral assembly | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: We bought a house a few months ago that has an in ground pool a Grecian style pool 16x32 ... A: You do understand your pressure gauge is reading the restriction on the line going to the filter.As ... | |
| hot tub | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: We shut down our hot tub for the winter and blew out all the lines. We just filled it up and turned ... A: I'd say the starting capacitor is bad or tips on centrifugal switch.Shut off power,turn the pump by ... | |
| Multiport Valve wont turn | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: We are in the process of opening our pool, we just got it last summer. Yes it is an above ground ... A: First look for a pin in the handle,sometimes it can start to come out causing binding,just center it ... | |
| Help! | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I live in the northeast and have never taken care of a pool. I bought a house a month ago and it ... A: If you have never taken care or have knowledge of pools you might have a professional check it and ... | |
| Vaccum/Skimmer/Booster Pump | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I recently moved into a new house with and inground pool and have several questions because local ... A: A sand filter will operate at approx. 5-8 pounds.As long as the out is good,flow is strong starting ... | |
| pool vaccum | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: when i put the cover on the basket in the pool there is no suctions for the vacuum how do i correct ... A: First make sure their is suction without vacuum.You may have to bleed the system.Open the cover on ... | |
| no back pressure | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My pool filter has zero back pressure and I cannot push out the entrapped air from the top the pump ... A: Things to check.First,prime the pump,put a garden hose in the skimmer,you should see the pump basket ... | |
| Hayward Mutiport valve hard to turn | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: My multiport valve on my hayward sand filter is almost impossible to turn. Once it is pushed up, it ... A: First check for the pin on handle rubbing,it may need to be centered.If not you'll have to ... | |
| Pool pump pressure drop | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Lynn, I have a 6 yr. old, Pentair 420 sq. inch cartridge filter and Pentair Whisper Flow pump ... A: If the pump runs normal for hours I would think assembly was correct.When you tear it down after ... | |
| Swimming pool fungus | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: The swimming pool in our rental property has not been maintained as promised and is now covered with ... A: If it is that thick I think you'll be looking at a water change.But I would add 6 bags of shock[NOT ... | |
| Pool pump pressure drop | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Lynn, I have a 6 yr. old, Pentair 420 sq. inch cartridge filter and Pentair Whisper Flow pump ... A: Well Neil I see you didn't like my answer.I will try to explain simplier.Being it runs fine for a ... | |
| Maintenance Cost | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I am looking at purchasing a house outside of Boston MA that has an inground pool (about 20k ... A: I'd estiminate about 400 dollars in chemicals,this would give you some for further use.Normal start ... | |
| Pump | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: The pressure gauge will not go past 7. It is normally around 15. What should I do. A: First does it drop to 0 when shut down?It could be a bad gauge or sand needs renewed.Shut off the ... | |
| HOT TUB | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I've had a Calspa hot tubm for abot 7 years now and have never had a problem with it. Recently, my ... A: Two things to check first and least expensive.Check to make sure the end of your thermocouple is ... | |
| Pump tripped GFI | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I hope you can help me out with my problem. Recently I discovered that there was no power to my hot ... A: It was grounded due to water or internal wiring.Other than keeping it dry[check for leaks,motor ... | |
| Pump Priming issue | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I just installed a Pentair Dynamo Pump and Hayward Filter in a fairly large waterfall / river / pond ... A: You would put it at the pond end, I think I would have put the pump in the pond and the valve on the ... | |
| Pump Priming issue | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I just installed a Pentair Dynamo Pump and Hayward Filter in a fairly large waterfall / river / pond ... A: If water is draining from pond now to the pump,putting a check valve at the pond won't stop the ... | |
| Repairing a chlorine stain | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a pool with a Pebble Tec "Pebble Sheen" surface. The color of the surface is "Blue ... A: I am surprised it turned black.You might try a stain remover.To get the liquid close to the area I ... | |
| Maintenance for my above-ground pool | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Good day Lynn, I just purchased a 15' x 42" above-ground swimming pool and need advise for its ... A: You will need about two 3 inch tablets every other day,depending on sunlight and water temperature.I ... | |
| pool maintenance | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: How much chlorine ,algaicide,Ph(-)and pool polisher is required for a 50000 gallon pool .(quantity ... A: It would depend on present readings.But in my area N.E. Ohio.,I would expect to add to a newly ... | |
| Swimming Pool/Spa Heater | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I hope you can solve this problem. I have a Sta-Rite Brand Pool/Spa Heater.When I press the control ... A: Without the print I'm not sure what prevents this.To get permissive you have to have a signal from ... | |
| spa heater problem | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Just bought a propane spa heater, it ran well for a few weeks, then it started to rumble and ... A: The rumbling you hear is the water boiling.It quits on higher speed because the incoming water is ... | |
| swimpool lights | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I would like a light that I can leave on all night. I had it replaced yesterday, previous one lasted ... A: Assuming their is no leak,correct bulb and voltage is ok.Water keeps the bulb cool so water height ... | |
| chemical levels for pool and spa | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Can I leave the pool brominator on overnight in a commercial pool over 55,000 gallons. Or should I ... A: Chlorine levels over 3 and PH over 8 or under 6 should be avoided.The correct ph lets chlorine be ... | |
| pool leak | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I called the pool people and one man said to let it drain to nothing???There will be no damage to ... A: The pool will leak down to the leak.If it drains completely the leak is at the bottom or drain if it ... | |
| spa cycling off and on every 10 minutes | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Have a Beachcomber spa, motor(240v 2 speed) went bad recently so I replaced both pump and motor. ... A: Your question is hard to understand.Most spas have a small circulating motor to use on heat.Did you ... | |
| pool motor replacement | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: my current in ground pool has a Centurian 2 speed motor SF 1.1 2 HP .33 My pool guy says the part ... A: I found that motor for $300.00 on line.I think hes trying to get a extra 100 dollars.Order it ... | |
| Massage jets | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My question is on the massage jets in my spa. It seems to have lost the power it used to have and no ... A: Some possible causes.I will take for granted that theirs been no changes made,no components recently ... | |
| pool booster pumps? | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: My pool pump and equipment is set approx. 9-10 ft above the pool and approx. 40 ft away. The pump ... A: All pumps have a lift capacity,distance maximum,I would try to get a pump that would match your ... | |
| vacuum hose stuck down skimmer intake | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have same problem as 06/20/08 - vacuum hose stuck hard in skimmer of inground pool. I am glad to ... A: They make a cap that connects on to the hose then sits on top of the skimmer intake. I would plug ... | |
| Pool Lights Keep Blowing | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a problem with some 12 Volt 300W halogen Pool Lights. These are fed by a 6mm cable and tend ... A: Wow ,didn't know they made 300 watt/12volt.Thats 25 amp per light.Three to five lights would be OK ... | |
| black algae | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: i have a new quartz on pool and have noticed black algae in a few spots. i have been getting the ... A: Are you sure PH is correct and super chlorinate at sundown.Run the filter for 3 hours and turn the ... | |
| mesh pool cover | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I just bought a new mesh pool cover, I had a heavy solid cover last year that held water and debris ... A: All mesh covers I have ever seen had a screw type connector inset in the concrete and the cover ... | |
| Above ground pool | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: How low should the water level be when winterizing a 21 ft round above ground pool and why ? A: If you use one of those covers that goes over your skimmer you don't lower it at all.It takes a new ... | |
| pool | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: my pool is blowing air out of the jets,how do i fix this. A: Its sucking air on the intake side of the pump.Look for cracked pipe,bad joint,bad O-ring on pump ... | |
| pool leak | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have an offer on a home I love. However, it has a leak in the pool. It goes below the skimmer ... A: If the pump keeps working after the level reaches the bottom of the skimmer evidently you have ... | |
| above ground pool leaking after closing | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an above ground pool, and at the end of the season I noticed the pool losing water. I ... A: Be sure all hoses are off and no plugs are leaking,fiter,heater siphoning of a drain etc.You should ... | |
| Pump (sand filter) backpressure | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a similar problem as the person from 6-13-08. It seems they never got the question answered. ... A: Be it water or air it should not backup to the skimmer.The 25 pounds of pressure seems a bit high ... | |
| Pump (sand filter) backpressure | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a similar problem as the person from 6-13-08. It seems they never got the question answered. ... A: Although I have never seen this I can only think of 2 causes.Their is partial blockage in the filter ... | |
| pool leak | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: I have an offer on a home I love. However, it has a leak in the pool. It goes below the skimmer ... A: Their is slag put in around the pool I'm sure its draining to a drainage pipe or natural drain.If ... | |
| Draining an inground pool | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: I am an 8th grade student doing ascience fair project on draining a swimming pool to winterize. Why ... A: First just like your ice cube tray it doesn't expand and break.Their is extreme pressure pushing out ... | |
| Inground Spa | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: Lynn, we have an in ground spa that has not been 100 percent leak free but we are getting there. ... A: I would examine all openings for bad seals,when you fill tub put 6 inches at a time and examine ... | |
| pool closing | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Working on closing our (new to us) inground pool. In attempting to run system, we discovered that ... A: Filter of course takes the water in from pool through the sand out the laterals into ... | |
| pool closing | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Working on closing our (new to us) inground pool. In attempting to run system, we discovered that ... A: First I use a hose in one skimmer at a time,shove it in and plug it tight with a rag[pump off]see ... | |
| main drain and bottom ground drain | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Hopefuly this falls into your area of expertise. I think it's maintenance. New home and inground ... A: YOU ARE ONLY CONCERNED ABOUT THE LINES ABOVE THE WATER LEVEL.IF YOU FIND THE LINE TO THE BOTTOM ... | |
| new pool chemical start up | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: In what order and which chemicals are needed for a new pool? A: First I would chlorinate probably super chlorinate to approx. 7 ppm.,you should superchlorinate at ... | |
| Spa Light Wiring | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: I am rebuilding an old spa. My problem is with the light. The old system was an air button system ... A: If I understand you,The bulb is 12 volts,you need the old transformer to reduce the line voltage ... | |
| main drain and bottom ground drain | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Hopefuly this falls into your area of expertise. I think it's maintenance. New home and inground ... A: The main drain would be in the center in the deep end if you have one.It could be a hydrostatic ... | |
| Pump Shuts off when backwashing | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: When backwashing, my hayward pump shuts off shortly after I start the backwash. We don't know if ... A: Let me know,I see no electrical changes when backwashing or filtering.If water is flowing in and out ... | |
| Pump Shuts off when backwashing | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: When backwashing, my hayward pump shuts off shortly after I start the backwash. We don't know if ... A: The overload [thermal] is shutting you off.Something is putting extra stress on the motor when ... | |
| winterizing spa attatched to inground pool | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: should all the water be drained completely out of the spa?If so how do oyu do that? I know to blow ... A: Their should be isolating valves,I can't believe they wouldn't install it without.You certainly ... | |
| pool pump and vacuuming | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My questions is that I was wondering why my pump is so loud. All of the sudden, over the past few ... A: I would guess your motor bearing are going bad.Check for looseness at motor/pump area.Possible pump ... | |
| spa pump priming | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My in ground spa has stopped pumping water and I had the pool man replace the fittigs going into the ... A: The pump is lower than the skimmer so auto prime should happen unless a blockage is present.Their ... | |
| average pool cleaning/maintenence costs | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: my husband and i are looking into buying a home with a pool. the home is bank owned and the pool has ... A: I would think at most 500 dollars to get it going completely ready to swim.On average $50 a ... | |
| pump trips breaker | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a 110 volt pond fountain spray pump motor that is operated from a 24 hour timer. System is ... A: I don't see why their would be a outrush of current when it shuts off.The current would be highest ... | |
| green water | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help, I'm frustrated! My pool has been green for months. I have followed all the advice ... A: If your positive its not green from metals because shocking a pool with high metal content makes ... | |
| pool water level | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: water level has risen above skimmer basket because of recent rain. i have a jacuzzi filter ... A: Do you have a 'vac to waste' valve selection?If not you'll need to get a pump or just use a short ... | |
| Spa power problems | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: My Spa keeps tripping my GFI. It will not even start up. An electrician looked at it and said the ... A: Does the GFI reset?It must or theirs a problem with the GFI.If it trips after it starts, and runs ... | |
| Low Filter Pressure | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 12,000 gal. pool with a sand filter and a 1hp pump. My pump pressure for the past two ... A: At 20 pounds I would suspect a blockage,!3 to 18 when dirty seems normal.Bad or sticking gauge[most ... | |
| Hayward sand filter spitting sand into pool | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: My husband replaced the valve on the top of our hayward sand filter, and ever since then, the filter ... A: Theirs a gasket under the valve head[you should have seen it when you removed the valve].It ... | |
| spa motor keeps running | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: i set my spa timer so that the filtering starts at about 4am and stops at 6am. lately the filter ... A: So your saying the motor keeps running at high speed.What do you mean the filter stops? If the motor ... | |
| Pool Vacuum | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Just started having this problem after 5 years. When manually vacuuming the vinyl inground liner ... A: I sent a follow up but it did not go through I apologize Sandra.IF their has been no change such as ... | |
| pump for pool slide | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a non-submersible pump to take water from my pool to my slide. I have found a lot ... A: You mean to take water from your pool to your slide?I see lots of pumps that a tube is strapped to ... | |
| Pool light blows GFCI | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: For the first time ever (lived here 10 years), my in ground pool light blew the GFCI. It trips it ... A: A GFI work on thousandths of a amp.A human could never feel this current.Very little moisture will ... | |
| Pool Jets | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, One of two returns going into an in ground pool is leaking air when activated. The pool ... A: If air is getting into the system it would be at or before the pump,any leak after the pump would ... | |
| Vacuum Breaker | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: I live in the town of Hempstead, NY before I bought my pool I wanted to do the right thing by having ... A: Its what it says,it prevents unwanted vacuum.If you go on line and type in vacuum breaker theirs a ... | |
| low filter pressure | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: for the last two years we have had trouble "turning" our pool when we open it. we have had several ... A: I do not understand why a pool sitting with proper chemistry[high acidity PH eats up chlorine]that ... | |
| low filter pressure | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: for the last two years we have had trouble "turning" our pool when we open it. we have had several ... A: First I have a few questions.When you close your pool is it clear,when you open it how did it ... | |
| Replaced pool pump | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I replaced our pool pump and it is running OK however one of the jets spews out air bubbles the ... A: If it worked without bubbles before the pump change I'd say something got either got loosen or the ... | |
| My pool is green! | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: How can I get my pool clear? It is green and i was hoping that i would not have to drain it. Please ... A: First get a water analysis,to high of PH can reduce the shock effect.Make sure your water level is ... | |
| No pressure on sand filter | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 x 30 oval above ground pool. I am not getting a pressure reading on the sand filter. The ... A: I would say your gauge is bad.For cloudy water try this;At sundown double shock your pool[don't use ... | |
| Brand new pump, not keeping pressure | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Good evening, My husband and I recently bought a house with an above ground pool. We were having ... A: Three pounds should not create that much water flow loss.If all is OK for 3 minutes,the question is ... | |
| Heater won't fire | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a minimax 200 pool/spa heater. The burners won't light. The first serviceman told me the flow ... A: I have no doubt its the thermostat,connections or possibly the flow valve.I would check all wire ... | |
| Brand new pump, not keeping pressure | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Good evening, My husband and I recently bought a house with an above ground pool. We were having ... A: You bought a pump and filter correct?What pressure reading are you getting on your gauge,is it ... | |
| Calcium Deposits on Pool | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I had my inground molded material pool that I opened a bit late this year (mid June). I'm in ... A: Evidently the alk./ph was off at one time,I don't see it harming anything more than it did ,other ... | |
| backwash | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: i have low pressure when backwashing the filter...have been having to giggle the handle for awhile ... A: Yes if everything looks ok,your sure gasket isn't slipping[sometimes I've had to use a sealant on it ... | |
| lossing water dailk | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: We have a 24" above ground pool with a main drain. last couple of weeks we are losing a 1/2 inch to ... A: If your sure of no leaks,heater?filter? I would say the main drain is suspicous.I heard but not used ... | |
| mild electrical shock in pool | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: last year we noticed that we would get a mild tingle when touching the sides or rails to our ... A: the frame of the pool should be grounded[ground rod,ground from supply].The circuit should be GFI ... | |
| brownish film on bottom of pool | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: This is my 3rd season with an above ground pool with a sand filter. I always get this brownish film ... A: Any pool store can test for metals,I have no particular type of coagulant this makes fine particles ... | |
| Debris in pool when first opened for the season | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: Please help me troubleshoot a problem. Every year the pool is full of debris and dirt when we take ... A: You talk about 'pins' I guess you have a mesh cover.I don't like them I prefer a vinyl cover with ... | |
| Main Drain | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: My main drain line evidently is broken somewhere, when I open the valve to it the pump never primes, ... A: Sure you can get by with 1 skimmer.Can you force water from pump to main drain with a garden hose to ... | |
| Dirty water begins to be pumped back into the pool | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a Haywood sand filter, and a 27ft above ground pool.. I am having a hard time getting my pool ... A: I would change the sand and look at the laterals[plastic tubes]and standpipe.You should use normal ... | |
| green water | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: our above ground pool has turned a horrible green color like a nasty pond! our pool guy told us to ... A: If you have green water your chemicals had to be off sometime.Are the sides slimy?The only other ... | |
| pressure goes up and down and losing water | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: We have a new pool, so are very new to the maintenance of it. Firstly, the pressure can sometimes ... A: I think you have air getting into the system,can you try to isolate the skimmer that might be ... | |
| Circulation problems | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: We have an apparent circulation problem, meaning: the circulation pump runs, but circulation gets ... A: If the pump basket is staying full of water and the output is down to a trickle,the motor is running ... | |
| Circulation problems | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: We have an apparent circulation problem, meaning: the circulation pump runs, but circulation gets ... A: What does the pressure do when this happens?If their was a problem with a pump bearing their would ... | |
| cloudy pool | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been dealing with a cloudy pool all season. We've yet to see the bottom of our pool. I've ... A: If water chemicals are OK and their seems to be a problem, I always try this.At sundown double shock ... | |
| swimming pool chlorine problem | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I cannot keep chlorine in my pool. I put in 8 bags of shock and 2 days later I had 0 chlorine . I ... A: I'm not sure what type of shock you used but shock is made to raise chlorine fast and return to ... | |
| Sand filter doesn't seem to work very well... | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: For this entire pool season so far, our pool is staying somewhat cloudy and murky. We take a water ... A: I'm not sure why you would change half the sand???You should not have to adjust water weekly once ... | |
| Using flocculant in my pool | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: my pool is a bluish cloudy. we can't get it clear. our local pool store told us to drop it out and ... A: I think this blue is coming from metals in your pool they have a remover for this be sure to follow ... | |
| backwash valve | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm very new to maintaining a pool I've had trouble keeping it from turning green I take the water ... A: If you have filters you don't have backwash.If you check chlorine level or whatever sanitizer your ... | |
| shocking the pool and vacuuming | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: We recently bought a house that came with pool in the backyard. People two houses down told us to ... A: If you want the dirty water to by-pass the filter[in case of heavy algae or unwanted debris]not to ... | |
| Pool algae and pump issues | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: Wow where do I start. About a month ago I had very thick green algae in my 25,000 gallon black ... A: To vac to waste its exactly regular vacuuming except the handle is on vac to waste or something ... | |
| Pool algae and pump issues | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: Wow where do I start. About a month ago I had very thick green algae in my 25,000 gallon black ... A: To start double shock your pool after sundown put all vac equiptment in shallow end of pool ,run ... | |
| shocking the pool and vacuuming | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: We recently bought a house that came with pool in the backyard. People two houses down told us to ... A: If sand is getting in your pool their is a filter problem[laterals or standpipe need to be ... | |
| green pool | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I just read you post to stepanie. My pool is gree too.. I've just poured 2 bags of shock and 5 ... A: The idea is that sunlight eats up your chlorine,you get a better more effective shock.When dealing ... | |
| pool valves | 6/28/2008 |
| Q: I am a new pool owner and had a gentleman come and do the pool school for me but it was very ... A: Victoria,When vacuuming you turn the bottom drain off to give you more suction at the vac head.You ... | |
| Should we drain our pool | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: My husband has been working on our pool motor & pump for a month & a half - it has not been working ... A: Why did you not just add chlorine or a sanitizer?Depending on how bad and thick the algae is it ... | |
| pool vacuum | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: We are new pool owners,but we don't know how to use the vaccuum to clean the pool. A: First you can vacuum to waste or vacuum to filter by moving selector on filter. To vacuum to filter ... | |
| Quick fix to a leaky skimmer | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: The pipes on the bottom of my skimmer (under concrete) have a 4" crack...no pool company can fix ... A: I have a idea that I used once.I inserted a flexible tubing inside the pipe as big as possible,make ... | |
| Leaves and murky green water | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: I have lots of leaves in the bottom of my pool and my water is green. I have a 18x36 inground salt ... A: I take off my vac head and tape the hose on the end of my pole with a couple of inches sticking ... | |
| cloudy pool | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: i just bought new intex pool 15x48, all my levels were good on my test strip except the ph was on ... A: Whenever I have a cloudy problem I do this.make sure chemistry is correct,filter is backwashed for 2 ... | |
| green pool water will not go away | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have shocked it with 20 gallons or more of shock and also the powder ultra shock the past two ... A: I don't believe its algae causing you problems.But when you do shock make sure water chemistry is ... | |
| mild shock from swimming pool light. | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently felt a mild shock from my pool light in our inground pool. When I put my hand within 4 ... A: You should be able to isolate the 1 circuit thats giving that 1.7 volts.Did you check to see if ... | |
| swimming pool vacumm hose | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: swimming pool vacumm hose got stuck up the skimmer line when I tuend on te filter. How do i get it ... A: How much went in?it is a inground pool correct?I don't see why after shutting off the filter you ... | |
| mild shock from swimming pool light. | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: I recently felt a mild shock from my pool light in our inground pool. When I put my hand within 4 ... A: First you can't feel 1.6 volts about 30 or 40 it would take,you said the power was off and you still ... | |
| Pool Vac system | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: Our pool has 3 drains which are all fine and keeping a prime in the pump when on or shut off ... A: Evidently only one cannot supply enough water to pump.Why not shut off only the bottom drain while ... | |
| pump | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: My question is does my water leval have to be at the skimmer before I TURN MY PUMP ON TO BACKFLUSH ... A: Yes,halfway up the skimmer to supply water to the pump.You will need to remove metals from water ... | |
| Hayward Filter Shuts Off | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: When backwashing our Hayward Sand Filter shuts off after backwashing about 1 min. Why is it doing ... A: The themal overload is kicking out.Backwashing puts a greater strain on motor,does backwashing seem ... | |
| swimming pool heater | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a Raypak swimming pool heater Model PR266A-MN-C. The pilot light blows out during windy ... A: You need to adjust pilot light,make sure its hitting deflector.I will have to look at this ... | |
| green pool water | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1,800 gal pool, just got it up and running and my water is green. tested chemicals, ok- no ... A: Large amounts of metals[iron,copper]can cause water to turn a green/blue color.They make a metal ... | |
| poolpump backpressure | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help me. Every time the pool motor turns off back pressure from the sand filter blows ... A: First you said' BLOWS THE LID OFF MOTOR'whats that mean???The pool people have no idea,I asked 2 ... | |
| poolpump backpressure | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help me. Every time the pool motor turns off back pressure from the sand filter blows ... A: That lid turns and locks,when the filter is running suction from pump hold it down even without the ... | |
| clogged jets | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: We just moved into a house with a pool. The first day the pool jets were moving very slow, now they ... A: Either the valve is not in the correct position[handle slipping.clog valve]does the valve seem to ... | |
| filter | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: we are new to this pool, we shocked it and all was well, just a little cloudy. this pool hasn't been ... A: Free the motor with a pair of channel locks at the shaft,see if it spins free,use WD40, at the open ... | |
| Low Pressure on Heater Line | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I have an inground pool with a gas heater. I just changed the sand in my filter (Jacuzzi Laser 225) ... A: 18 pounds seems normal,if output flow is that much reduced when going from heater to bypass,I would ... | |
| POOLFILTER PUMP | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: MY PUMP IS 2 YRS OLD AND WHEN I WENT TO START POOL YESTERDAY IT HUMMED GOT HOT BUT DID NOT TURN OVER ... A: First I would spray the shaft with WD40 and turn it with a pair of channel locks to see if it spins ... | |
| inground pool maintenance | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: HOW OFTEN SHOULD AN INGROUND POOL HAVE TO HAVE WATER ADDED, SO THAT AIR DOES NOT GO THROUGH THE ... A: Depending on how much rain and how often you backwash or vac to waste.In worse case scenario maybe 2 ... | |
| cloudy water and high pressure | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: My pump pressure runs high, I have a DE filter, it has been cleaned, we have backwashed still runs ... A: WHEN DID YOU CHANGE THE DE. LAST? FOCCULANT IS A CHEMICAL THAT ACCUMALATES SMALL PARTICLES THAT ... | |
| inground vacuum | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I manually vacuum my inground pool - hook up vacuum to skimmer, turn valve on pump, vacuum, etc. ... A: Sure this is for a sand filter.If the debris is algae or some other yuck rather than normal dirt I ... | |
| pool/spa jet sucking in rather than blowing out | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have an inground swimming pool and spa. One of the jets of my spa recently started to suck in ... A: For just spa only it would be impossible for this to happen,actually have suction on 1 outlet,but ... | |
| clogged skimmer line | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I have an inground pool and when we opened it this week the skimmer line to the filter seems to be ... A: Without a doubt I'd call a plummer.I have had success putting a garden hose way down in the pipe, ... | |
| hooking up pool hoses | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: After winter our above ground pool really needs to be cleaned with the pool sweeper. I cannot ... A: After putting hose on sweeper head and putting it under water,bleed air with inlet jet.Put the hose ... | |
| cloudy water | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I opened my pool and it was green. quickly got rid of the green, but now I can't get the chlorine ... A: Vacuum to waste means by-passing the filter.Not putting all yuck in the filter but on the ground or ... | |
| water under a vinyl liner | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 20,000 gallon in-ground vinyl liner pool and have had problems with water under the liners ... A: Without a doubt you have a leak.If the water drains to a level and stops thats the level of the ... | |
| high pressure filter - blocked lne? | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I have an inground gunite pool, which is over 30 yrs old (I purchased house 11 years ago), but is in ... A: If your sure of no blockages,pump bowl stays full, even a little air shouldn't hurt to much.The ... | |
| setting filter up | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: ok we have no clue...have a new hayward sandfilter with setting for backwash, circulate and waste ... A: Water is suppose to come out when on waste.'Waste' is used when you have debris not wanting to go ... | |
| hayward sand filter | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I have an above ground pool with a Hayward sand filter. i opened my pool and the pressure high about ... A: Did you backwash and rinse well {2 minutes backwash,2 minutes rinse].If this doesn't help, is water ... | |
| Pump and filter | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a new pool owner and I am totally clueless on how to open my pool. I am also somewhat lost on ... A: I'm sorry you found my response unacceptable,but if you look my expertise is in the electrical field ... | |
| inground pool light fixture replacement | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: the light in my inground pool no longer works. I pulled the fixture out, tested with a new bulb and ... A: It sounds like you should be able to do it.Make sure the power is off with a tester.The light shoul ... | |
| Bad Pool | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: Our pool hasn't been opened in two years, upon opening the water was almost black. We've added all ... A: It will take a while,continuous backwashing and vac to waste.If the water was that bad I think a ... | |
| long term pool closing | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in purchasing a home in Florida with an in-ground pool. My problem is that I won't ... A: I would just get the water to normal status double shock it twice a year.Make sure you have a good ... | |
| Hayward S-220T Pro series filter | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Craig, I have a Hayward S-220T Pro series filter. It is 8 years old. I changed the sand 3 years ... A: Three years is time to change sand,depending on how dirty your pool gets.How much water is coming ... | |
| above ground filter pressure | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: My pressure gauge seems higher than the last two years,it used toun at around 12 p.s.i.,now this ... A: Did you backwash for 1 to 2 minutes,rinse for 1 minute.See what the pressure reads after 5 ... | |
| Pump runs 20 min, then blows ground fault | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: My 15 year old pump runs for about 20 minutes, and then the ground fault circuit blows. I replaced ... A: I'm not sure what equiptment you have but a megger would check for a ground.Did the motor get ... | |
| Another Capacitor Problem | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I am in the 4th year of owning a Hayward(A.O. Smith) superpump which is modelC48K2N143B1. It is 1 hp ... A: A bad O.l.would not trip a 20 amp breaker.If you have 1 capacitor it is a starting cap.,if you have ... | |
| pool dirt flows back in | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: we have replaced the sand like people have told us and check to make sure there were not cracks in ... A: The only answer or what is logical is when you turn your handle to backwash or rinse you probably ... | |
| Pump is not turning | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: We have a 15-20 yr old Gould 3/4hp (1.5SF) pump that will not turn over. I hear a power hum, ... A: It sounds like your capacitor or at the end of the pump a centrifcal switch that may froze up this ... | |
| pool dirt flows back in | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: we have replaced the sand like people have told us and check to make sure there were not cracks in ... A: What does this dirt look like?First I'm sure when you vac you must move the head very slowly so not ... | |
| emptying pool cover | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I have opened my pool now for 5 years. Every year I have the same problem pumping water from the ... A: Your cover has to be leaking,unless your allowing the sides to fall into the water.Are you sure your ... | |
| height of skimmers | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: Could you please answer a question for me about the height of our skimmers? We are in the process ... A: You still will get that swirl effect necessary as long as you turn them to keep the rotation ... | |
| Replaced Booster Pump and now nothing works | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: I replaced my polaris today and then the booster pump stopped running, the pool pump was running ... A: I do not know your setup but starting at your main panel,you will have main breakers,probably a ... | |
| sand at the bottom of the pool | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: for the last 3 yrs, i've noticed sand at the bottom of my inground pool (both the deep & shallow ... A: Everytime I've encountered this very fine sand its been the copper heater bladder breaking down.This ... | |
| height of skimmers | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Could you please answer a question for me about the height of our skimmers? We are in the process ... A: I believe the best setup for the skimmer is to look at dominating wind if possible have the wind ... | |
| Skimmer Suction Pressure | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: We have an inground pool which suddenly has lost suction pressure to run the inground pool sweep. ... A: I would off the main drain[handle horizontal to pipe] to run vac.I would first test suction in ... | |
| New pool owner & cost | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: My wife and I are new home owners on a house that foreclosed but has a pool. I am evaluating the ... A: If a pool was winterized you can expect to pay approximately $75.00 to start up maximum. If a pool ... | |
| pool pump motor | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: My pool pump would not stay on, it would run for a few seconds, then turn off. I have removed the ... A: You sound very intelligent I could use you,do you need a job?I'm not sure what you mean by 'short ... | |
| No water going to pump | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Lynn, After the pool company opened our pool we noticed that the pool was very green. We ran the ... A: Green or bluish/green if it appears right after super chlorination[which is done when opening a ... | |
| swimming pool pump | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: We have a UAC-8.0 Smith Corp.3/4 HP Swimming Pool Pump Model# C48J2TA104A3 11.8 amps, 115/230 ... A: It appears your thermal overload is kicking you off.When it cools its normal for it to come back ... | |
| Pool vacuuming issue | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: why does my pool pump stop working (draws in air) when the water level drops below the skimmer, I ... A: Their may be some leakage around hose connection.Most shut off main drain while vacuuming or cut ... | |
| electrolysis | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I work at a hotel with a fiberglass, saltwater pool. We have been having trouble ever since it was ... A: First are you using the recommended bulb.Is the voltage correct.Put a meter on it.Is the bulb 120 or ... | |
| hayward pump | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: This is the second season to have Hayward 1 1/2 hp motor. When I turn on the pump it runs for about ... A: Does it trip a GFI or the breaker.Is the pump actually running properly for 5 seconds.Their is a ... | |
| hooking up the hose in the filter | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have an above ground pool. I have pulled out the filter basket, and the filter it's self. I am not ... A: Some have a cap about8 in. in diameter the hose goes on the cap the cap sits on the skimmer where ... | |
| above ground pools | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I just tried to turn on my pump and filter and it makes a buzzing noise for about 30 seconds and ... A: It might be mechanically frozen.Try to turn the shaft with pliers it should turn free.The water in ... | |
| RE-PRIMING FILTER | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: My husband discovered the hose from the pump to the filter was detached and water was dispersing ... A: The filter really doesn't have a prime the pump does.Open the cap on the pump filter slightly to ... | |
| CHANGING TO 12 VOLT LIGHTS | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: Is there and easy approach to changing out my Hatteras 300 watt pool and 100 watt spa 120 volt ... A: after getting the new light kit and be sure it fits into the old shell their should be no problem.If ... | |
| gfci / tightwat2 / two speed pump | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE INSTALLED A 2POLE THREE WIRE 20AMP GFCI THERE ARE FOUR WIRES COMING OUT OF THE BREAKER THE ... A: yes they hook to the tightwat.Red or blk. makes no difference from gfi to tightwat,white should go ... | |
| Pool filter isn't getting water to it. | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I just got a house that has a built in pool/hot tub. The pool has a STA-RIGHT System 3 filter and a ... A: First check for any closed valves,handles should be in line with piping,then prime the system.turn ... | |
| pool pump | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: have in-ground pool and spa.Pump works fine when valves are rotated to the spa for heating and ... A: Their has to be air sucking before the pump or the gasket on the valve is bad.Water height,bowl ... | |
| Buying house with inground pool worries | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I am buying a house in the northeast with an inground pool and the folks (older)selling the house ... A: I'd shock the pool immediately,but other than possible clean and refill no damage if it was properly ... | |
| Pool | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: WHy would I feel an electric current in the water? Standing barefoot I can touch the water and feel ... A: PUZZLING,but if it IS electric current your feeling I would like to see the setup.What are you ... | |
| Brass to PVC conduit from jbox to pool light? | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I have expansive soil and most of the bids I have received for a new pool specify brass conduit to ... A: Sorry for being so long.Really I can't think of any reason to use brass other than for ... | |
| pool pump | 12/10/2007 |
| Q: I have an inground pool and the pump was working fine yesterday, but just stopped. I have checked ... A: Are you sure the GFI is reset properly it could be out at the motor or in-house.Flip breakers all ... | |
| pump problem | 11/24/2007 |
| Q: I am pretty sure that my pump has lost prime. I had to empty quite a bit of water due to high salt ... A: The skimmer line comes from the skimmer in the pool.Remove the basket,put the hose in that line to ... | |
| pump problem | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I am pretty sure that my pump has lost prime. I had to empty quite a bit of water due to high salt ... A: I'm sure you have adequate water level at skimmer or inlets with no obstructions correct.All skimmer ... | |
| Swimming Pool Light /s Problem | 11/20/2007 |
| Q: At our condo we're having problems with our swimming pool under water lights that no one seem to ... A: First we need to narrow the voltage loss.From the trans. do we go through a switch?Was any wiring ... | |
| Pump not suctioning in water | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: How can I unclog a pool drain myself? The pump seems to work but it isn't pulling any water into ... A: Are you sure its being primed properly?Locate the clog,shut the system down,use a blower vac and see ... | |
| In ground green leaking pool | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: We have a 15,000 gallon pool, and it is a dark blue/black diamond brite color. It usually looks ... A: I don't think water water is pumping back to pool.Is your pool leaking water?I would double shock ... | |
| changing the sand | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: How difficult is it to change the sand and how do you do it? A: turn pump off,after blocking water both intake and return lines with plugs or if you have valves ... | |
| swimming pool closure. | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: I have closed my inground pool the last 3 years. This year I tring to blow the lines out but the ... A: After you drop your water level and blow your skimmer line and bottom drain the water will only rise ... | |
| Hot tubs | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: I have a spa that I need to wire it is a 4 wire 200 volt power supply. There are two contactors a ... A: It would be difficult to tell you but I don't think you want the motor to run all the time.The timer ... | |
| spa pump | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: At the beginning of the summer I drained my spa, dried up all the water inside, and left the cover ... A: The pump needs primed.Open the pump connection to allow water to enter pump.Also theirs a air bleed ... | |
| Two Single Pole GFI's = one Double Pole 220v GFI? | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: Installing a pool motor, 220v hayward northstar two speed. Could not find a double pole 40 amp GFI, ... A: No,a 40 amp DP would have the potential of carrying 40 amps per leg,using two 20 amp DP would only ... | |
| length of life of pump | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: How long should I expect my pump to last before needing to replace it? I have an EcoSmart pool and ... A: When you switch to pool only filter position is water out put normal?If their is no noise when ... | |
| air bubbles/return line and no suction | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Our inground 20x40 pool always has little air bubble in the return line. We recently purchased a new ... A: If you have air bubbles you are definitely sucking air somewhere.Possibly underground.Do you have a ... | |
| algaecide use | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I used a liquid algaecide over the weekend due to green growth on the pool floor (deep end). It's ... A: I'm sure you followed all directions.I would double shock it in the evening,let the filter run 3 ... | |
| leak | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: my inground pool keeps water OK during winter. When I open it, it quickly looses water (2 inches a ... A: If it leaks when the circulation system is not running the only difference is water height,skimmer ... | |
| hayward motor replacement | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: MY POOL MOTOR IS VERY LOUD.I WAS TOLD A BEARING IS GONE BAD.I WOULD LIKE TO REPLACE MOTOR ... A: A matter of disconnecting the wire in the motor box,make sure the new motor is wired for proper ... | |
| Dirty Pool | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: I have an above ground 4ft x 18ft Intex pool. The problem is that we had storm for a couple of days, ... A: The problem I have found with these smaller pools is a poor filter/vac. system.How's the hose end ... | |
| Pool Pump | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My inground pool pump is turning on but the water is not churning the way it is supposed to and not ... A: After being sure their are no blockages,you could check this with a garden hose,try to push water ... | |
| pool pump | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My pump is not pushing water out of the pool. The filter will not fill up with water. A: I will list things to check,skimmer filled to proper water height,the pump is primed use the bleed ... | |
| pool/spa cleaner | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: I recently purchased a house that included a 25,000 gallon inground pool with a spa. The house was ... A: Do you mean the spa has no filter system?Did you check the filters in the spa To be sure their not ... | |
| RE: swimming pool suction too strong! | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: My inground swimming pool suction becomes so strong that everytime I try to vacuum/cleaning the pool ... A: First is your vac head wore out? be sure to get one that has rollers and gives you good height off ... | |
| circulation | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I just replaced my entire skimmer line because of a collapse in the line. Now I can't get the water ... A: Shut the pump off,stick your garden hose in your skimmer hold a rag around it to seal,does water ... | |
| looks like sand in pool | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have to vac my pool everyday because it looks like sand on the bottom. But when i go to touch it ... A: I've not heard of calcium scum,I would use a coagulant,this makes particles stick together and ... | |
| "fuzzy" debris on bottom of pool? | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: I recently moved into a new house and it has an above ground pool with the Baquacil filtration ... A: I believe it is a type of algae,make sure your chemicals are correct,at close to dark double shock ... | |
| Hot Tub GFCI | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: 110v with a built in GFCI. From what I've read, the 110v spas only require a standard GFCI, and only ... A: Well Brian ,the unconnected ground wire alone could not have caused a shock.Unlug the spa with a ohm ... | |
| Inground pool | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: Lynn... I recently bought a forelcosed home with an inground pool which was empty and the lines were ... A: Jennifer,I would recheck those lines I think their broken or plugged.Your sure their are no valves ... | |
| pool keeps going green | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I have purchased a 12 ft above ground pool and it keeps going green and a bit slimey on the pool ... A: Simon,you need to purchase a water tester or stick tester you need to keep your water at certain ... | |
| Hot Tub GFCI | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: 110v with a built in GFCI. From what I've read, the 110v spas only require a standard GFCI, and only ... A: First I have a Question for you.Were you in your bare feet ?What type of floor were you on? what was ... | |
| space requirement | 8/11/2007 |
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Swimming Pool & Spa Construction & Maintenance
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Lynn bellay
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Expertise
Electrical code,pump problems,maintenance
Experience
Electrical
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State certified ,installation specialist for a pool company,35 years expierence
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