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Problems With DE Powder Laying on the Bottom of the Pool. As a pool owner with a diatomaceous earth (DE) pool filtration system, you understand that DE filters do a fine job of maintaining clean, clear pool water. The good thing about DE filters is that they do a fine job. The potential downside is that they are sensitive and require the right measure of DE, or you'll end up with the powder lying on the bottom of the pool.
Read MoreWhy Does My Chlorine Level Keep Dropping in My Above Ground Pool?. As the owner of an above ground pool, you may quickly find that it takes a bit of work maintaining a clean and bacteria free pool. If you choose to sanitize your pool using chlorine, you’ll have to monitor the chlorine levels daily, if not more than once a day. You may notice a wide variance in the chlorine levels within a 24-hour period. There are several reasons for the variance and a few things you can do to help moderate the fluctuations.
Read MoreHow to Replace a Hayward Skimmer Faceplate. Pool owners understand that along with owning a pool comes the task of learning how to replace parts that become damaged. After a long cold summer, sometimes a skimmer basket cracks and needs to be replaced. Other times, the skimmer basket remains in tact, but the skimmer faceplate becomes damaged and/or dirty and must be changed. Fortunately, Hayward skimmer faceplates are readily available in most pool supply stores and are quick and easy to replace.
Read MoreHow to Install a Hayward Side Wall Skimmer in an Above-Ground Pool. Installing or replacing a Hayward side wall skimmer is something that just about every pool owner can do. If you have assembled the above ground pool yourself, most of the hard work is already done. Installing a Hayward side wall skimmer is easy compared to the work of assembling a pool. Hayward makes it easy because they sell skimmer kits that have just about everything you need to install or replace an old above-ground pool skimmer.
Read MoreHow to Remove the Impeller on a Hayward Pool Pump. Hayward manufactures high quality pool products. Even with high quality products, parts do eventually break down and require replacement. The impeller is the heart of a pool pump assembly because it creates the vacuum. When the impeller needs to be replaced, it requires special care. Unlike a new pool hose or skimmer, the impeller is located in an out of the way place that takes time and patience to locate, remove and replace.
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