Tutorials
How to Acid-Wash a Pool Cartridge Filter
An acid-wash for a cartridge filter is the deep-clean step that removes embedded calcium scale and mineral deposits that hose-rinsing and TSP soaks can’t reach. Done once a year on...
How to Acid-Wash a Pool Cartridge Filter
An acid-wash for a cartridge filter is the deep-clean step that removes embedded calcium scale and mineral deposits that hose-rinsing and TSP soaks can’t reach. Done once a year on...
How to Adjust Variable Speed Pool Pump Schedule
The single biggest mistake variable-speed pump owners make is leaving the factory default schedule untouched. A poorly configured VS pump runs at higher RPMs than needed and gives you maybe...
How to Adjust Variable Speed Pool Pump Schedule
The single biggest mistake variable-speed pump owners make is leaving the factory default schedule untouched. A poorly configured VS pump runs at higher RPMs than needed and gives you maybe...
How to Replace a Multiport Valve Handle
A multiport valve handle that won’t click into position, won’t hold its setting, or spins freely without engaging the valve key is a $20–$60 fix. Replacing just the handle and...
How to Replace a Multiport Valve Handle
A multiport valve handle that won’t click into position, won’t hold its setting, or spins freely without engaging the valve key is a $20–$60 fix. Replacing just the handle and...
How to Vacuum a Pool Manually
Manual vacuuming a pool is straightforward, but most owners do it slightly wrong — either rushing the pass and missing debris or sucking air into the suction line and losing...
How to Vacuum a Pool Manually
Manual vacuuming a pool is straightforward, but most owners do it slightly wrong — either rushing the pass and missing debris or sucking air into the suction line and losing...
Why Is My New AquaRite Salt Cell Not Working?
You just spent $700–$1,200 on a brand-new Hayward AquaRite salt cell — and chlorine production is zero, or your “Inspect Cell” warning is back already, or the cell shows “No...
Why Is My New AquaRite Salt Cell Not Working?
You just spent $700–$1,200 on a brand-new Hayward AquaRite salt cell — and chlorine production is zero, or your “Inspect Cell” warning is back already, or the cell shows “No...
Hayward Universal H-Series Heater Error Codes &...
Hayward Universal H-Series gas heaters (H150FDN, H250FDN, H400FDN, plus the H series propane equivalents) are the most installed residential pool heater family in North America. They’re reliable, but when they...
Hayward Universal H-Series Heater Error Codes &...
Hayward Universal H-Series gas heaters (H150FDN, H250FDN, H400FDN, plus the H series propane equivalents) are the most installed residential pool heater family in North America. They’re reliable, but when they...