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    Pentair Intelliconnect Relay CircuPool SWG Question

    I am in the process of upgrading our pool pad. I already had a Pentair IntelliFlo pool pump. To that I am adding a CircuPool Universal 55 and a Gulfstream heat pump. I don't really have a need for automation, but I read that counting on the flow switch of the SWG to prevent the system from...
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    Should I add a skimmer?

    We are in the process of renovating our pool. Its 16x32 vinyl with one main drain, one skimmer and 3 returns. I read online that its suggested to have one skimmer for every 400 sq ft., which means for our size, 512 sq ft, we should have two. Should I have my pool guy install a second one...
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    About to pull the trigger on Cartridge Filter, please help

    I am switching from a sand filter to a cartridge filter. I have a couple that I am comparing and would like to purchase one this week. I have listed them in order of my preference. I am looking for any insight or suggestions. If there is a different brand that I should be looking at, let me...
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    Discount Salt Pool Sale Question

    I’m planning to purchase the CircuPool Universal55 Saltwater Chlorinator System from DSP for my 23k pool. They have a sale that ends tonight, it’s $10 more than the Universal 40. Is this the best price they offer, or is this a normal price for them? Seems like this upgrade sale has been going...
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    Olympic Step Renew Resurfacing Kits

    Has anyone tried Olympic Step Renew Resurfacing Kits to change the color on their plastic inground steps? Mine are white. We will be replacing the vinyl liner and coping this spring, thought it would be a good time to renew the steps. They have some brown stains on them but are in good...
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    Skimmer and plumbing replacement

    We are doing a renovation to our existing inground pool. The vinyl liner is showing its age and concrete pad around the pool has heaved bending the coping in some areas. We are having all of the concrete torn our, the coping, liner and skimmer replaced. The skimmer has several cracks in it and...
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    Stubborn Green Cloudiness

    Good morning, I am having a hard time getting rid of green cloudiness...I assume its algae, I just have never had this hard of a time getting rid of it. I have shocked the pool several times over the last month, and have the numbers pretty well squared away, although the PH was high when I...
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    Water bonding

    Changing around some of the plumbing At the filter and pump. Replaced the multivalve with a couple ball valves at the return, per the recommendation of the pool store. Also need to replace a leaking 90 on the return and install a stenner chlorine pump. When I got all my pieces, I ended up...