Last updated: October 26, 2026
General information only
The guides on Complete Pool Guide are for general information. They are not a replacement for your equipment’s owner’s manual, the chemical maker’s label, local health rules, or a qualified pool and spa professional. Pools, hot tubs and their parts differ by brand, model and year, and a step that is right for one setup can be wrong for another.
Work at your own risk
Pools and hot tubs combine water, 120-volt and 240-volt power, gas heaters, pumps with strong suction and concentrated chemicals. Working on them can cause electric shock, fire, chemical burns, toxic gas, drowning, entrapment, injury or damage. If you follow a guide, you do so at your own risk.
- Turn off power at the breaker before you open any equipment or electrical cover.
- Never mix pool chemicals with each other. Add chemicals to water, read the label and store them dry and apart.
- Keep children and pets away while you work, and stop and call a pro if you smell gas, see damaged wiring or are unsure about a step.
Some repairs can void a manufacturer’s warranty. Check your warranty before you open or replace a part.
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We check guides against the documents listed in their sources and update them when we find errors, but we cannot promise that every guide is complete, current or right for your pool or hot tub. To the extent the law allows, Complete Pool Guide is not liable for any loss, injury or damage that results from using information on this site.
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