Questions tagged [pool]
Questions about residential swimming pools
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ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS UNLOCATABLE ELECTRICAL POOL LIGHT [closed]
CONDO COMPLEX/COMMERICAL POOL. LIGHT IS OLD INCANDESCENT LIGHT W/50' CORD, LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT OR SHORTING OUT? WANT TO REPLACE WITH A NEW LED LIGHT OR BE ABLE TO FIX WHAT WE HAVE. Can't locate ...
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Installing solar panels by the Pool
I have 10 solar panels that can be arranged in a 7'x30' pattern my goal is to use them to run my pool pump. I'm thinking it would be cool to add a long pergola beside my pool, set back 8' to 12' from ...
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What can I use in place of missing coupling fittings on a used heat pump?
I picked up a Dream 8kW pool / spa heat pump which came without any fittings for the water in/out. The unit looks like this:
The previous owner used a rubber coupling like this for his pond.
I'm ...
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timer stops but does not start back up [closed]
My timer does not start up at the desired time that I set it for. The pump shuts off at the desired time, but it appears to not move forward at that point.
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How can I redirect the output of my pool filter's backwash waste water?
I desire to backwash my pool filter, but I do not wish to "just dump" the waste water onto the ground next to the pool equipment. Instead I would like to redirect the waste water ...
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Pool Light GFCI Not Working
We recently received a home inspection report that indicated the pool light GFCI is not working and poses a shock hazard. Our pool cleaners says they can fix this and addressed the issue, and the pool ...
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Reinforcing concrete wall of outdoor hot tub?
I just bought a home with a hot tub/pool in the backyard, and the hot tub is slightly elevated over the pool, and designed so that water will flow over the side of the tub and into the pool below (...
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I do not see a ground wire to stake at the meter pole. Is this a utility problem?
I do not see a ground wire to stake at the meter pole.
Is this a utility problem?
Do I have to remove the smart meter to add a ground?
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How do I remove debris suspended between the top and the bottom of the pool?
How do I get debris floating in the pool between the top and the bottom? I have a Betta skimmer that constantly runs over the top. I have a vacuum to clean the bottom. The middle area between the top ...
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I have a above ground pool 24' x 52" round the problem I have is the suction side from the skimmer will not work with a auto cleaner I lose suction
the pool takes 15000 gal of water I have a 1 1/2 HP pump with a 22 sand filter instead of sand I used the what i call cotton balls and the suction fills like it is getting worse could it be the cotton ...
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How long can a covered, indoor pool be winterized?
We have an indoor Endless Pool in our sunroom. We winterized in in Dec (leaving about 1 ft of water to hold liner) and would have normally opened it in April but have not done so. Now we will be ...
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How can I get rid of frogs that have settled in an unused swimming pool?
We have an inground swimming pool that we haven't used in a few years (it's just too expensive for us to maintain at the present time).
Well it's almost June and the frogs are a' plenty. Our pool (...
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Miter Cuts to achieve an 8 ft diameter
I am looking to segment wood pieces together to make a circular frame around an above ground pool. The diameter of the pool is 8 feet. What is the least number of boards I can use to achieve this and ...
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What does it mean when a Aquarite chlorine generator has a blinking Inspect Cell LED? [closed]
I have a saltwater pool and this year when I turned on my Aquarite chlorine generator there was a flashing "Inspect Cell" light.
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What does this mean and what should I do about it?
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New Circuit for 1.5HP Pool Motor
I'm having a new above ground pool installed, and the package I purchased comes with a 1.5 HP pump. When I was originally talking to them, they said most people just run an extension cord from their ...
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Pool pump shorted circuit
I have a dedicated circuit where the to my pool pump runs underground. It has shorted out somewhere but our electrician said that the breaker is still good and is sending current from our circuit box ...
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Is Solar Heating of Pool worth it? Especially after Time of Use (TOU) electric rates are introduced?
I'm thinking of getting solar heating for my pool. We're in San Diego and the cost would be about $6000. Currently, I don't heat the pool at all as it's prohibitively expensive with natural gas. I ...
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POOL HOUSE AND NEC 225.30
When I built my home in 2012, I provided 16 extra circuits/breakers in a 400 AMP main panel and routed all 10 AWG, 14 AWG wires for 15 and 20 AMP loads underground to where the Pool house would be.
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Can I use bentonite as a lining for a normal swimming pool?
First, I'm open to alternatives and creative solutions, so the simple form of the question is, "Can I use bentonite as a lining for a normal (chlorinated) swimming pool?" But, in case there are other ...
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How can i add a 120v outlet to my 240v spa panel
So I have a 240v electrical panel for my spa with nothing else connected. A friend tried installing an additional 15amp breaker to add a 120v outlet next to the spa so I can use an Echo Dot speaker (1....
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Regrouting an indoor pool
We have an indoor pool in the basement in a 40 year old home (Finland), the grout in the pool tiles has pretty much disappeared. Can I regrout this as is, or do I need to follow any special directions?...
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Can I rejuvenate a rubber O-ring?
I have a couple of O-rings in my swimming pool's filter/pump system that are leaking a touch. This is a 4 year old system so things are getting worn and the O-rings are a bit cracked. This is the ...
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What amp value of residual current breaker and miniature breaker for pool heater
I am looking to install a heater for a swimming pool. Following the manufacturers specification with a 220-240 volt circuit the device draws 53 amps.
There is also a dedicated RCD safety circuit that ...
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Unscrew sealed pipe join
This pool pump is leaking at the intake. I am not strong enough to unscrew it by hand. It looks like it was sealed with silicon or something.
What tool or trick can I use to unscrew it (if possible)?
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Can I use dedicated pool heat pump for heating water in the house?
I'm going to buy a small heat pump dedicated to pools (around 3.5 kW total output). The pump would not be used for 6-7 months a year (autumn/winter); can I plug it into an existing water heating ...
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How might I clear out my pool’s filter system pump of debris?
I found the pool's filter cup dislodged and floating around the inlet tube, letting debris run straight into the pump system. Since then the outflow rate has been reduced severely. How may I be able ...
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How to check for pool bonding wire or add one after the fact
I bought a house which has a pool that we believe to have been built in 2001. I am installing a new pool heater and ran into the situation where it asks me to attach the bonding wire. The problem is I ...
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What size pool jets am I supposed to purchase for 1.5 inch pipes?
In my pool, I have two white PVC pipes that push water out, where jets are supposed to fit to increase flow rate.
The diameter of these pipes is 1.5 inches.
I purchased a 5-pack of "Pool and Spa ...
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Is this a good wiring plan to replace a pool light switch with a wireless switch?
I am trying to replace a pool light switch with a SURAIELEC wireless light switch and receiver kit. Please see the photo with wiring diagram. Am I right or wrong?
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Spa/pool plumbing leaking without water flowing?
I installed a electric tankless heater for our spillover spa and discovered a couple leaks on the 2in PVC piping going through the heater even though the valve is not oriented that way. The leaks ...
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Looking for neutral wire at light switch housing [duplicate]
I am trying to replace a pool light switch with a SURAIELEC Wireless Light Switch and Receiver Kit.
I am from California.
Usually I see 2 or 3 wires twisted and connecting together. I see none in this ...
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Does green pool water damage St. Augustine grass and plants?
We are in a drought region and water conservation is in effect. My pool has turned green, very green.
Is the pool water ok for the grass?
I am not sure what will heat and sun would do to the pool ...
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Does Intex pool need to be bonded?
I'm installing a 24 foot by 52 inch Intex pool. I read that pools over 42 inches deep need to be bonded. Also people are saying because of that Intex pools need to be bonded.
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the original ...
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Update pool pump circuit to GFCI, but out of space in breaker box
I have a GE PowerMark Gold Load Center breaker panel that is currently maxed out (no slots left), 38 of 40 poles used (4 of the slots are used by 60 amp double-pole circuit breaker, leaving 2 poles ...
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My new pool pump has a high PSI and bubbles are in the water. How can I repair it?
I recently had someone resurface my pool. During the resurfacing, they noted that the skimmer was not holding pressure per their test (long story short, these guys weren't 100% reliable and wanted a ...
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diagnose pool motor will not run
My pool motor (Haywood 1.0 HP Super Pump) stopped working a few days ago. At the time it was humming when power was on so I figured it was the start capacitor. I ordered a new one and checked the pump ...
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how do you replace a pool pump where PVC installation is coupling to coupling?
I want to replace my pool pump, and my pool system installers built a system where there is no room for one to make a splice. There is not one section of pipe exposed greater than 3/4" where I would ...
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Pool skimmer doesn't appear to be working. Do I need a stronger pool pump?
Here is a video of the pool pump working at full steam:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xy2wzYSvpXmjv5pM3PqPSNuu558SkGhR/view?usp=sharing
It is a 1.85HP Hayward Tristar Variable Speed (https://www....
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Pool light turns off sporadically
I have a pool light that will turn off and on at random times. I thought it was a bad light, so I bought a new one and that did not fix anything. So, I took out my electrical non-contact tester and ...
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Should I feel the seams of 9mm underlay foam on a swimming pool below the new liner?
I have just had my liner changed with all the installer recommendations. The day after the pool was filled, I noticed that were the underlay has been taped together is visible and there is a ...
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Is it advisable to use EPDM for flooring around the pool?
I am planning to use EPDM flooring around the pool so that it will provide grip and kids won't get hurt when they fall. But few people said that EPDM does not do well around water. Is there something ...
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What kind of motor is this AC or DC
I need to know what type of pump this is our motor this is is it a AC motor or DC motor
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Troubleshooting GFCI trips on pool lights
I have two pool lights connected to a 15a Square D GFCI breaker. The breaker started tripping recently. After a bit of troubleshooting I've found that each light works individually but trips the ...
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How to remove a gunite pool
How do I remove a 20 X 40 gunite pool safely? I read the other answers and one mentioned being down in the 8 ft end and it could possibly fall in. It popped up out of the ground and I can't afford to ...
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can I swap out Pool pump switch
Need advice. My current pool timer doesn’t work and I turn on my pump manually daily. I’m going out of the county on vacation in a couple of weeks and I want know if it’s possible to replace my ...
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Woods 59104R pro timer issue
I installed a Woods 59104R pro timer on my pool pump. It works partially and can shut down the pool pump at the specified time, but it also shuts itself down at that time. The clock stops rotating and ...
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Acceptable Method for Bonding Metal Pool Fence
I'm in Dutchess County, New York and we are installing an aluminum pool fence similar to one shown in the picture below. The fence is within 5 ft of the pool edge along three sides and further than 10 ...
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Where to drain pool water
I have a 20K gallon pool that I need to drain. I don't have a proper sewer cleanout, but I do have access to a waste line that is on the exterior wall of my house, adjacent to one of the bathrooms. It ...
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Trying to get my pool pump wired the RIGHT way [closed]
I recently had my new above ground pool hard wired by a "So Called" electrician. My pump is 120v I found out that he wired 220v to it and almost burnt my pump up. Luckily I was there when he ...
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What kind of stucco is used in this style?
I am following a site on Instagram which centers around mediterranean styled homes. A common feature is the beige stucco, that is also being used for wet applications like pools and ponds. I have ...
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