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Would You Be Suspicious?

ScrapHappy — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:25:23 GMT

We have an in ground pool. Switched to salt water about two years ago and have all new equipment. Started with a new pool service about 2 months ago. Since then, we've had 2 leaks (on equipment) and now the pump itself isn't sounding right. I hate myself for thinking this, but I just keep wondering if the new pool service is to blame? Would you be suspicious?

P.S. My husband has been trying to contact the guy who put in the new equipment for a week and he hasn't been responsive. He was never good about calling us back.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:30:02 GMT

Yes, I'd be suspicious.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:50:37 GMT

Definitely suspicious. I'd follow up on that suspicion.

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itsmagic — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:04:26 GMT

Yes I would be suspicious too. I would see if the guy who installed it could take a look and hear what he has to say.

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blinksmom — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:06:42 GMT

Yes.

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DREAMON — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:12:45 GMT

I am wondering if it could be the salt water. We live on salt water and I know it corrodes, eats, and destroys everything.

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fthunt — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:13:43 GMT

Does this pool service company also sell new equipment?

Why did you switch to salt water?

Salt is bad for everybody and everything. Salt is known to rust and this week I had to have a bath sink metal mechanism (that pulls up to let water out / down to hold water) replaced. Plumber showed me said - rusted out.

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Snoopp — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:17:23 GMT

Yes.

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AuntG — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:23:13 GMT

Salt water is damaging. The splashing of some water from our water softener caused metal to corrode.

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SugarPuff — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:40:03 GMT

I have had pools in every house I have lived in (have also put in a few) and no I wouldn't be suspicious. Most likely the pump is just defective, it happens. Why would the pool service sabotage the equipment when that would mean they wouldn't be able to do their job thus losing income.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 18:58:50 GMT

Salt water is hard on things, but I would think the new equipment designed for the salt water pool would last longer than two years. Perhaps a bit suspicious...

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godi — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:02:21 GMT

Your gut is talking to you.... listen 👂

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January121 — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 21:44:37 GMT

Definitely YES!!!!!

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stevieb — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 22:41:48 GMT

Pools are money pits, it's a given.

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Sage04 — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 00:52:20 GMT

@DREAMON you are correct, it could be the salt water. I grew up swimming in salt water but it was at the beach.

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ScrapHappy — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 17:00:22 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
Does this pool service company also sell new equipment?
Why did you switch to salt water?
Salt is bad for everybody and everything. Salt is known to rust and this week I had to have a bath sink metal mechanism (that pulls up to let water out / down to hold water) replaced. Plumber showed me said - rusted out.

All pool services in my area sell and install new equipment, maintain pool with cleanings, etc. The pool service we're using now is not the one that installed the salt water system. When we moved into this house 4 years ago, the equipment was old and failing. When it finally gave out, my husband opted for salt water after a lot of research. You can't even tell it's salt water, doesn't have the taste of smell of it. We don't have the smell of all that chlorine anymore.

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stargazergal — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:34:31 GMT

Not a good sign when they dont return a call. Go with your gut feeling..... it is usually right.

@ScrapHappy wrote:
We have an in ground pool. Switched to salt water about two years ago and have all new equipment. Started with a new pool service about 2 months ago. Since then, we've had 2 leaks (on equipment) and now the pump itself isn't sounding right. I hate myself for thinking this, but I just keep wondering if the new pool service is to blame? Would you be suspicious?
P.S. My husband has been trying to contact the guy who put in the new equipment for a week and he hasn't been responsive. He was never good about calling us back.