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    What type of inground cover

    Hi, I know people are starting to open their pools, but I have a question about winter covers. Here in upstate NY, (Albany area), what type of safety cover would be best? Mesh, solid, solid with mesh window in the middle? Im more concerned about if I have to lower my water level below skimmer...
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    longer Circupool power cord

    Before I start to install my swg, I found this thread about making the RJ power cord longer. Does this apply to all Circupool control modules? I purchased the Universal 25. https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/installing-a-longer-power-cord-in-a-circupool-rj.214050/
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    Question on a SWG

    Hi, Im thinking of purchasing a swg for my 12x24x4 pool. Im thinking of the Circupool Universal 25 which says its for 30k pool max. My pool is only 8860 gallons. Would that swg be good for my pool? Think the universal 40 is WAY overkill. Im the one who dug out my pool from being filled in...
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    Cracked hayward multiport repair?

    I believe I made the mistake of overtightening the return from my multiport to the pool. It leaks where it gets screwed into the multiport. Is there any way to repair short of replacing the multiport? Superglue, JB Weld or something that will work?
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    Test kit for color deficient people

    Is there a test kit available for color deficiency people? I have the tf-100 but want to know if there is a digital test kit preferably digital that would give accurate results? Kind of annoying to keep asking my wife and daughter to interpret the results.any insights would be appreciated. Also...
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    Looking maybe to go SWG

    Hi I have a 9000 gallon pool. 12x24x4. any recommendations for a SWG for it? also we plan on selling the house and my wife would like to take the SWG to the new house if possible. Dont know size of new pool because we haven't decided/sold our house now.
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    Hayward auto chlorinator, cal hypo pucks

    trying to find info if cal hypo pucks can be used in a hayward auto chlorinator which is new?
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    Filter psi

    What is the “ideal” pressure for pool filter? I had a Hayward superpump last year and went with a Pentair vs pump this year to save some money. Last year pump was at around 10 psi. This year Pentair is at 4 obviously not at full throttle. Does it matter as long a water is being circulated?
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    Which vs pump replacement recommendations

    Hi, I have now a 115v Hayward 1 hp superpump for the unground 9000 gallon pool. The electric bill was kind of outrageous for the summer. Now looking to replace the super pump with either 1: Pentair 342001 SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump, 1 1/2 Horsepower, 115/208-230 Volt or 2: Hayward...
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    Advice on re digging out filled in pool

    Hi guys, I have this project going on and want to hear any comments or suggestion from you guys. I also have some questions. My wife and I purchased this home in Athens NY in 2016 and the previous owner now deceased had a 12x24 4 foot deep in ground pool. I guess it was filled in the 80's or...