Posts tagged “pool and spa”
low water pressure to spa?
I have a pool with attached spa all working off of the same pump and filtration system. I'm not getting much water pressure from the spa jets which makes it hardly worth the effort to use the spa. Any recommendations or simple adjustments I can make? This is an in ground pool and spa. I [...]
how much does an inground pool/spa cost with and without extras(rocks/waterfall, landscaping)?
I'm in southern california and looking to get estimate on small inground pool and spa with all the extras like a water slide tons of rocks, tropical plants, and patios.
Why is my spa draining and how should I fix it?
Our pool and spa have shared equipment. The spa sits above the pool deck. The spa is draining after I fill it: not right away, and not when the spa pump is running. However, after 12 hours (which included the pool pump running) the spa is 4/5ths drained. The valves are electronic and seem to [...]
What is the best O-ring material to use in a swimming pool/spa water environment?
A few years ago someone told me the best material to use for an O-ring seal in swimming pool and spa water was peroxide cured EPDM (ethylene propylene dimonomer). Is this still the case or is there a newer material which lasts longer in the chlorine water environment?
Does anyone know which swimming pool pump has the best value for the money for both pool and spa?
I had a pool built just 2 years ago. My spa is not generating any bubbles or jets as it was the first year. It has a Hayward pump to filter both pool and spa. This was highly recommended by the builder. But now, my pool cleaner guy cleans the filter every week so the [...]
How much does it cost monthly to have a built-in pool & spa?
I am considering buying a pool home in Riverside County California. I would like to know how much the electricity and pool maintenance costs per month are to help me decide if I really want to buy a home with a built-in pool and spa. What are the pitfalls to pool ownership? Let say its [...]
Between Jandy and Haywood, who makes the better Spa heater?
We are in the process of completing the installation of our pool and spa. The contract calls for a Haywood spa heater and we have been given a Jandy Heater. Is there a large discrepancy in quality or reputation of each of these manufacturers. We have been given a Jandy LHS Hot Shot Above Ground [...]