Pool Equipment Guides
What each piece of equipment does, what it costs, how long it usually lasts, and when it is time to repair or replace it. Pick one to see the details.
35 guides shown
- circulationVariable-Speed Pump (1.0-2.5 HP)$1,200–$2,500~8 yr life≈$150–$313/yr of life
- circulationSingle-Speed Pump (legacy)$600–$1,200~5 yr life≈$120–$240/yr of life
- filtrationSand Filter Tank$500–$1,200~15 yr life≈$33–$80/yr of life
- filtrationCartridge Filter Tank (24-96 sq ft)$800–$1,800~10 yr life≈$80–$180/yr of life
- filtrationDE (Diatomaceous Earth) Filter$1,200–$2,500~12 yr life≈$100–$208/yr of life
- filtrationReplacement Filter Cartridge$100–$300~3 yr life≈$33–$100/yr of life
- heatingGas Heater (200K-400K BTU)$2,000–$4,000~8 yr life≈$250–$500/yr of life
- heatingHeat Pump (electric, 50K-100K BTU equivalent)$3,000–$6,000~12 yr life≈$250–$500/yr of life
- heatingSolar Pool Heater (80-200 sq ft panels)$2,500–$4,500~15 yr life≈$167–$300/yr of life
- treatmentSalt Chlorine Generator (cell & control)$1,000–$2,500~8 yr life≈$125–$313/yr of life
- treatmentSalt Cell Replacement$400–$1,200~5 yr life≈$80–$240/yr of life
- treatmentChlorine Feeder (erosion type tablet holder)$150–$400~8 yr life≈$19–$50/yr of life
- treatmentUV/Ozone System (integrated unit)$1,200–$3,000~7 yr life≈$171–$429/yr of life
- treatmentpH/ORP Controller (automated chemical monitoring)$400–$1,800~6 yr life≈$67–$300/yr of life
- circulation accessoriesSkimmer (in-ground, built-in)$300–$800~12 yr life≈$25–$67/yr of life
- circulation accessoriesReturn Fitting/Jet Assembly$80–$250~10 yr life≈$8–$25/yr of life
- circulation accessoriesMain Drain System (suction-side)$400–$1,200~12 yr life≈$33–$100/yr of life
- housingEquipment Pad (prefab concrete/styrofoam or poured)$1,500–$3,500~20 yr life≈$75–$175/yr of life
- controlsPool Timer (basic electromechanical)$80–$200~7 yr life≈$11–$29/yr of life
- controlsDigital Dual-Speed Controller$300–$800~8 yr life≈$38–$100/yr of life
- controlsWi-Fi Pool Automation System (full setup)$1,500–$4,000~8 yr life≈$188–$500/yr of life
- lightingLED Pool Lighting (in-water fixture)$300–$1,200~15 yr life≈$20–$80/yr of life
- cleaning accessoriesRobotic Pool Cleaner (standalone)$500–$2,500~5 yr life≈$100–$500/yr of life
- cleaning accessoriesRobotic Cleaner Replacement Filter Cartridge$30–$80~1 yr life≈$30–$80/yr of life
- accessoriesSafety Cover (mechanical full-pool)$1,500–$5,000~10 yr life≈$150–$500/yr of life
- accessoriesSolar Pool Cover (floating)$200–$600~5 yr life≈$40–$120/yr of life
- accessoriesAutomatic Water Leveler$100–$300~8 yr life≈$13–$38/yr of life
- treatment suppliesChemical Testing Kit (start-up supply)$40–$120~1 yr life≈$40–$120/yr of life
- treatment suppliesChlorine Tablets (3-inch stabilized)$150–$400~0.25 yr life
- treatment suppliesShock (calcium hypochlorite granules)$20–$60~0.1 yr life
- treatment suppliesSalt (pool-grade, bulk)$100–$300~0.5 yr life
- treatment suppliespH Increaser (sodium carbonate powder)$15–$50~1 yr life≈$15–$50/yr of life
- treatment suppliesAlkalinity Increaser (sodium bicarbonate)$15–$40~1 yr life≈$15–$40/yr of life
- treatment suppliesStabilizer/Conditioner (cyanuric acid)$25–$80~1 yr life≈$25–$80/yr of life
- treatment suppliesAlgaecide (algae preventative/treatment)$30–$100~0.25 yr life