stlgasman

I have an inground spa and an inground pool with separate equipment. If I am working on the pool equipment and say I stop and restart the pool pump, the strainer will fill with water once I restart the pump. Granted the return pressure from the pool is higher (pool equipment below pool level). When the spa pump runs it never displaces all of the air but no bubbles appear that I can see.

I have an inground spa and an inground pool with separate equipment. If I am working on the pool equipment and say I stop and restart the pool pump, the strainer will fill with water once I restart the pump. Granted the return pressure from the pool is higher (pool equipment below pool level). When the spa pump runs it never displaces all of the air but no bubbles appear that I can see.

I would think it would be cheaper to turn off the heater and bring it back up in the morning - as long as there is enough time. I have a timer on my polaris - intermatic. Does anybody make a timer to control two pumps independently?

I have an inground spa pump with a two speed motor. If I leave the pump on low speed, it is fine. If I turn off the pump and then turn it back on, it won't re-prime. I found that if I close the valve from the hot tub and open the strainer cover and fill it with water, then have someone start the pump and then open the valve, it works. Is this a seal problem?

Is it reasonable/possible to put a dimmer switch on a pool light? Sometimes I don't want the full brightness. Also, is it possible to have some type of remote switch to control the light from a distance?

Make sure that your impeller isn't clogged.

I did a lot of research online and came to the consensus that the Polaris 280 was the best pool cleaner. Designed differently than the 360/380. I have only been using it a couple of weeks, albeit this is the "messy" time of the year. It works well. Bought on ebay for less than $300. I would avoid Hayward. The Pentair Legend also gets high marks.

How long do cartridge filters typically last?

I just got a Polaris 280. It seems to work fine except for the fact that the hose coils up on itself limiting the travel distance. Any ideas? I tried to post a picture. Would adjusting the nozzle on the back make a difference?