How to change the motor on my pool pump.
How To Change The Motor On A Pool Pump
Changing the motor is not difficult and can be done by the average pool owner provided you are comfortable working with electrical wiring. (If |
Understanding pump ratings and the differences between Full-Rated, Up-Rated, and Max-Rated
Understanding Motor Ratings When confronted with the need to replace a pool pump or pump motor, the average pool owner is often confused by the terms full-rated, up-rated, and max-rated. These terms |
How to drain an in-ground swimming pool.
How to Drain an In-Ground Pool
Draining an in-ground swimming pool should not be done unless absolutely necessary, most often it is done because the pool is going to be resurfaced or rep |
Does your pool motor need to be replaced?
Think your motor is failing? How do you know?
First thing to do is observe the motor without using any tools.
Is the motor running at all? � This could be due to a failed mot |
Energy Efficient Pool Equipment Alternatives
One of the questions we have been getting asked recently is, " Are there greener alternatives for my existing pool equipment? " The answer is a resounding yes.
The easiest way you can add gr |
Why would my pool water be green?
Why is my pool water green?
If your pool water is green you have algae.
To address this issue, you must first look at why the pool turned green.
Test your pool wate |
Swimming pool filters
By removing impurities such as dirt, leaves, grass, hair, body oils, sunscreen, and even many bacteria from the water, the filter keeps your pool water clean, clear and inviting. Once the pump collect |
How to convert a chlorine pool to salt water pool or chlorine generator.
How to Convert Chlorine Pools to Salt Water Pools (How to convert to a chlorine generator)
First and foremost, a saltwater pool is still a chlorine pool. The salt is added to the p |
How to service your swimming pool filter's multiport valve.
How To Service Your Swimming Pool Filter's Multiport Valve
Next to your pump and filter, the multiport valve is your most important piece of equipment as this is the device that controls |
My eyes burm from pool water
My eyes burn when I go in the pool. What causes this, too much chlorine ?
Typically, high chlorine levels do not cause your eyes to burn. A �ph� that is too high will cause this problem. Normally, |
Sand Filter Troubleshooting
Sand Filter troubleshooting
The majority of filters we encounter in our region are of the High Rate Sand variety. These filters, while fairly reliable, do require periodic maintenance.
The most |
Professional Pool Cleaning Steps
How A Professional Cleans A Pool
1. Log in time upon arrival. Check the pool sheet for specific instructions for the pool.
2. Check in with the owner or resident.
3. Carry all equipment to the pool |
In Floor Pool Cleaners
The in-floor pool cleaning system is installed in a pool during the construction process.
In general they consist of a series of floor return fittings that are combined into zones.
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Floor Cleaning system troubleshooting
If you have a pool floor cleaning system not operating properly you must first assess the situation and observe the system operating.
Is the floor cleaner system on and operating? |
How to maintain pool equipment.
Cleaners
An automatic pool cleaner will dramatically reduce the time spent on weekly maintenance.
If you fill your pool with well water, you'll need to add a metal remover.
Filters
When cl |
Pool equipment life expectancy
Every 2 to 5 years your pool will need the following equipment replacements. These estimates are based on equipment in the southeastern coastal area. This area is very aggressive due to t |
Cooling swimming pools can be a simple affair.
Every summer we get asked about how to cool a pool. In our neck of the woods swimming pools will climb into the mid 90 degree water temperature. Not what most people would consider a refr |
Pac Fab
Pac Fab was purchased and now owned by Pentair Pool Products, Inc. The links below will navigate you to Pentair products. Pentair Pumps Pentair Filters Pentair Replacement Parts |
What is salt chlorination?
A Salt system or Electrolytic Chlorine Generator is the easiest, most effective and convenient way to keep your pool water sparkling clean.
A properly sized chlorine generator uses |
IT�S ALL ABOUT: CHLORINE
A vast majority of the pools use chlorine compounds to sanitize the water. This chlorine is added either through an erosion feeder loaded with Trichloroisocyanuric sticks, by adding Calcium Hypochlori |