Second time in as many months. Same client. Same issue. Long story. I'll spare you the details.
How much do you FL pool pro's charge to go out and work on a client's pool for one hour in 103 degree heat on Saturday, July 4th, 2026.
Thanks in advance.
Any (good) news on the warranty issues that Pentair has reportedly been struggling with since the rollout of their new Plus series salt systems? I need a Plus 60. Thanks!
Got a new pool client with all Hayward equipment .. pump, filter, omniPL, actuators, etc. Wants to add a Hayward salt cell to his existing OmniPL. Do I just need a new cell .. no controller? Is this system 'salt cell ready'? Thanks in advance!
New pool to us, is equipped with a Blue Haven SmartGuard Soft & Clear system (circa 2023).
Based on everything I've read and watched, this 'system' supposedly prevents algae bloom, wards off mineral scale, boosts filter performance, requires fewer chemicals, makes the water clear and soft, and makes the pool easier to clean. It creates energy in the water. It causes particles to bond, which are easily filtered out. It uses no electricity. And it require no maintenance.
Call me 'skeptical'.
What say the PoolPros?
My reason for asking .. the pool was green when I first walked up. Yellow algae on the bottom and sides. No chlorine. Just an erosion chlorinator - with no tabs of course. Cartridge filter. Hayward VSP pump. Hayward OmniPL.
I've proposed a new salt system. Since I'm limited for space at the equipment pad, I would like to replace the 'SmartGuard' with a Hayward salt cell. Before doing so, I wanted to see what you guys think about this 'SmartGuard' system? Is this a keeper? Or snake oil? Thanks! 😉
Hey pool pros, I'm sure everyone's feeling the pinch just like we are. What are you doing to help mitigate or address price increases for gasoline, chemicals, parts, supplies, etc? Anything? Nothing? Anyone going up on their prices for delivering weekly pool service to customer's backyards? Our gas bill alone has gone up significantly. Thx!
Picked up a new pool with a Jandi JXI-260N heater. Bits of black crusty metal are spitting out the pool returns. Heater still works, but I suspect it's not long for this life. I'm guessing it needs a new heat exchanger.
I can hold my own when it comes to repairing gas pool heaters, but replacing a heat exchanger is new to me.
I see where I can buy a replacement heat exchanger. Is replacing this heat exchanger a reasonable repair to make? Anything I should know before I get started?
Are there any other parts I should expect to replace or may need to be prepared to replace while I'm in there?
Thanks in advance.
Customer wants me to replace their old erosion type chlorinator with a Hayward salt cell. They currently have a Hayward OmniPL automation panel (with no salt cell). What's needed to upgrade this panel? I assume it's going to need a power supply? Or a complete AquaRite sub panel? Just getting started on this. Thanks in advance!!