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My D.E. filter is running at high pressures and has a slow flow of water returning back to the pool

The D.E. filter is loaded with too much debris or algae and needs backwashing or regeneration. If this problem persists and you notice the filter gauge pressure rising from 7 - 10 psi above your beginning pressure, you need to regenerate your filter. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for further instructions or contact Blue Haven Pools & Spas.

Your pump output might exceed the design flow rate of the filter. Make sure the pump is correctly sized for your filter.

If there is algae in the pool, super chlorinate, backwash or bump/drain and recharge as needed. Make sure you are properly backwashing on your vertical grid filter. Refer to your Owner’s Manuals for instructions.

My D.E. filter short cycles even after I backwash or regenerate and recharge

The filter elements may be clogged because of an accumulation of chemical deposits. Clogging is accelerated if chemicals are fed through the skimmer, operating your filter too long without D.E. after starting the pump, or operating the filter without D.E. D.E. must be added as soon as the filter is full of water, and the pump is putting out a steady stream of water. Refer to your Owner’s Guide for the amount of D.E. your filter requires.

Biguanide based sanitizers (i.e. Baquacil, SoftSwim) can cause short cycling.

My D.E. filter is leaking back into the pool

Be sure that the suspected material on the pool floor is actually D.E. Pollen, chemical residue and plaster dust often look like D.E.

You may have a tear in your filter elements, replace if necessary. Make sure that you assemble the internal parts properly!

Check for air leaks, as this will cause the system to leak D.E. back into the pool. If there are air leaks, install a check valve between the pump and the filter valve.

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S.R. Smith’s TurboTwister slide gives you water park thrills - right in your own backyard!  Standing over 7ft tall at the top of the runway, and offering a high-volume water delivery system, this slide provides thrilling rides that everyone will love!   They are at Blue Haven Pools and Spas Supplies Direct in Sandstone and Gray Granite designer colors to match the latest in backyard decor.

Buying a vinyl liner for your above-ground pool can be confusing, especially when it comes to finding the right size.  At Blue Haven Pools ans Spas Supplies Direct we’ve made buying vinyl liners much easier than ever before.  We’ve grouped them together by the shape and size of your pool.  Buying a vinyl liner is as easy as picking the shape of your pool, choosing your style of liner, and finding the right size.

S.R. Smith makes pool slides that are fun and exciting in any size or shape pool. Known for their quality and durability, slides from S.R. Smith are also made in compliance with the latest safety standards in the industry.  Blue Haven Pools and Spas Supplies Direct carries a full line of pool slides from S.R. Smith.

With the arrival of spring that means one thing for pool owners: it’s almost time to jump in the water.  But before you do, it’s important to ensure that you have the right pool chemicals and any new equipment upgrades like heaters, pumps, or filters.  Blue Haven Pools and Spas Supplies Direct is a leading online provider of swimming pool supplies.  We offer spring start-up kits that include pre-measured chemicals for different size pools.  We also carry a wide selection of solar blankets, covers, and reels for those who are looking for an alternative way to lower their heating costs.

Smart Pool, one of the leading manufacturers of automatic pool cleaners introduces Nitro, a new robotic cleaner that is packed with features at an affordable price. Nitro is designed to clean, scrub and vacuum up to a 20 x 40 pool in 2 hours or less. Strategically designed ports means this dynamo cleans up to a 40% wider path than other robotic cleaners. Its patented filter bag is twice as large as other cleaners, so it needs to be emptied only half as much. The tight weave of its bag traps dirt, algae and even bacteria nothing escapes the Nitro.

To learn more about the Nitro Robotic Cleaner or to watch a video of it in action, visit our Nitro Robotic Cleaner product page.

The Smart! Company saves you time and money! Our patented scooping edge lifts leaves, debris, and even small coins! It’s bright color makes it highly visible under water, and the scooping edge is separately replaceable.  With Stingray Spa Skimmer you’ll be cleaning your spa like a pro.

One of our newest products at Blue Haven Pools and Spas Supplies Direct is the Outback Chair Recliner.  The Outback Recliner is what happens when you take Outback Chair’s famous Charleston Cushion Chair and give it an all-weather license. Combine the legendary comfort and support of the Charleston Cushion Chair with the durability of an outdoor porch swing, throw in a cup holder for added convenience, and you’re in a hanging chair with a style that’s nothing short of addictive.

My cleaner doesn’t move

Cleaners depend on several factors to make them operate. There must be enough water flow past the turbine. Use a vacuum gauge to measure the vacuum in the cleaner hose. You should have 1″ vacuum per section of hose.

Second, the four small “shoes” must be able to grip the pool surface. Make sure that the “shoes” are not worn out and that the surface of the pool is not slippery because of a buildup of algae. Note: some algae is clear, be sure to feel the underwater pool surface.

Third, the shoes and “pods” must be working correctly. Any wear in the “drive train” can cause problems. To check for wear, hold the left and right “pods” in your hands and firmly, try to rock the pods. All force on the pods should be transferred to the turbine and no “play” should be evident.

As a test, hold the cleaner by the hose. Keep the cleaner below water with the pump running. Hold the cleaner off the bottom of the pool and observe, the cleaner should: rotate right - not rotate - rotate left - not rotate - rotate right - etc. All the time, the “pods” should be kicking. If you can reach under the cleaner and stop the pods with your hand, there is either excessive wear on the internal parts or inadequate suction. Remember to check the vacuum reading before calling for assistance.

The hoses are twisting

Cleaner hoses cannot be coiled up for storage. If you have coiled them, take the sections apart, lay them straight, and leave them outside for an entire day and night. Once the curls are removed, the hose should be usable.

Cleaner won’t climb the wall of my vinyl liner pool

Depending on the angle of the pool floor to the pool walls, the cleaner may not be able to “climb” the “slope.” Picture the cleaner on the pool bottom at the intersection of where the pool wall meets the bottom at a sharp angle, (like the walls in your house.) The cleaner will not be able to make the transition, don’t worry, it’s not supposed to. After all, the dirt is on the bottom.

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