Hayward W36060 Booster Pump Not Turning On? Causes, Fixes, and Replacement Cost
If your pressure-side pool cleaner stopped moving, the Hayward W36060 booster pump is often the reason. Here is how to check power, capacitors, hoses, and the impeller before you replace...
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Hayward AquaRite W3AQR9 vs. W3AQR15: Which Salt Chlorinator Size Do You Need?
The Hayward W3AQR9 is rated for pools up to 25,000 gallons and the W3AQR15 handles up to 40,000 gallons. Here is how to pick the right one, and why going...
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Hayward OmniHub vs. OmniLogic: Which Pool Automation System Do You Need? (HLOMNIHUB)
The Hayward OmniHub (HLOMNIHUB) and the OmniLogic both give you app control, but they are sized for very different pools. Here is how to tell which one fits your equipment...
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Pentair SuperFlo VST Weak Flow or Noisy Pump? Check the Diffuser (355949Z)
If your Pentair SuperFlo VST is moving less water than it used to, a cracked or worn diffuser is a common cause. Here is how to check the 355949Z diffuser...
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Pentair FNS Plus DE Filter Blowing DE Back Into the Pool? Causes and Fixes (Model 180008)
If your Pentair 180008 FNS Plus filter is sending DE powder back into the pool, a torn grid, a cracked manifold, or a bad o-ring is usually to blame. Here...
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Pentair Rainbow 320 Chlorinator Leaking or Not Feeding Tablets? How to Fix It (R171096)
The Pentair Rainbow 320 (part R171096) is one of the most common tablet feeders on residential pools, and it has a short list of failure points. Here is how to...
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Closing a Salt Pool? Why You Need a Pentair 520588 IntelliChlor Dummy Cell
A Pentair 520588 dummy bypass cell takes the place of your IntelliChlor salt cell so you can pull the real cell out before winter without cutting pipe. Here is why...
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Pool Pump Running but Barely Any Water Flow? Your Impeller Is Probably Clogged (Pentair 355074)
If your pool pump is running but the water flow dropped way off, a clogged or worn impeller is one of the most common reasons. Here is how to check...
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Pentair MasterTemp Heat Exchanger Replacement or New Heater? How to Decide (77707-0234)
Water dripping under your Pentair MasterTemp usually points at the heat exchanger. Here is how to confirm it, what the 77707-0234 replacement kit fixes, and when buying a whole new...
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Hayward ColorLogic Pool Light Not Turning On or Stuck on One Color? How to Fix It (LPCUS22100)
A Hayward ColorLogic light that won't turn on is usually a power or wiring problem, not a dead fixture. Here is how to check the breaker, transformer, and junction box...
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Hayward AquaRite 900 vs. AquaRite S3: Which Salt System Should You Buy? (AQR940 vs AQRS340)
The Hayward AQR940 AquaRite 900 and the AQRS340 AquaRite S3 are both sized for 40,000 gallon pools, but only one of them controls your heater and variable speed pump. Here...
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Pentair WhisperFlo Motor Humming, Overheating, or Not Starting? How to Tell If It's Bad (354817S)
A WhisperFlo that hums, runs hot, or trips the breaker is usually a motor problem, not a plumbing problem. Here is how to tell if the Pentair 354817S 3HP motor...
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Pentair 179135 vs. 179136 Filter Cartridges: Which 4-Pack Fits Your Clean & Clear Plus?
The Pentair 179135 is the 4-pack for 420 sq ft Clean & Clear Plus filters and the 179136 is the 4-pack for 520 sq ft models. Here is how to...
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Pentair SuperFlo VS Drive Replacement: Do You Need the 356282 or the 353132S?
If your Pentair SuperFlo VS keypad is dead or the pump won't start, the drive is a common culprit. Here is how to tell whether you need the 356282 drive...
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Pentair MasterTemp Shutting Off Mid-Cycle? Check the 42002-0024S Stack Flue Sensor
If your Pentair MasterTemp or Max-E-Therm heater fires up and then quits a few minutes later, the stack flue sensor is one of the first parts to check. Here is...
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Pentair UltraTemp Heat Pump Not Heating or Display Dead? How to Tell If the Control Board Is Bad (472734)
If your Pentair UltraTemp heat pump has a blank display, won't start, or runs but never heats, the 472734 control board is a common cause. Here is how to check...
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