Pool Care Journal
Learn why the Pentair ETi 400K BTU 461113 and Pentair ETi 250K BTU 461112 are two of the most efficient gas pool heaters for residential and commercial swimming pools, with up to 96% thermal efficiency.
Compare the best variable speed pool pumps for 2026: Pentair IntelliFlo3 011076, Jandy FloPro VSFHP270DV2AS, and Hayward TriStar VS 950 SP32950VSP. Shop premium pool pumps at Pool Supply Depot.
Compare the best 400K BTU residential pool heaters for 2026: Pentair MasterTemp 460736, Hayward HDF400, and Jandy JXiQ400NK. Shop premium pool heaters at Pool Supply Depot.
Compare the Pentair Plus30 523733, Hayward AQRS340 AquaRite S3, and Jandy TruClear 11K salt chlorine generator bundle kits for swimming pools in 2026.
For 2026, the top salt chlorine generator brands homeowners continue to ask for are Pentair, Jandy, and Hayward. Each manufacturer offers strong options, but the best choice depends on your pool size, existing equipment, automation system, and whether you are replacing an old cell or installing a complete new salt system.
If you're planning a new swimming pool in Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite, Lake Havasu, or St. George, there’s a smart way to cut costs without cutting corners: go owner-builder.
At Pool Supply Depot, we help homeowners and contractors spec out complete pool equipment sets and get highly competitive pricing on trusted brands like Pentair, Jandy, and Hayward. Whether you're building locally in the Southwest or need equipment shipped across the country, we can help with freight nationwide.
Building a swimming pool is one of the best upgrades you can make to your home, but it can also become one of the most expensive if you go through a traditional full-service pool builder. For homeowners in Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Mesquite, Lake Havasu, and St. George, there is another option that can save you thousands of dollars: going owner-builder.
If you're still running a single-speed Pentair WhisperFlo pump, you're likely paying more in energy costs than you need to. The good news? You don’t need a full pump replacement to fix that.
The PSD VST 2.6 THP Variable Speed PowerEnd Upgrade is designed to convert your existing WhisperFlo into a modern, energy-efficient variable speed pump—quickly and easily.
If you’re still running a Pentair EasyTouch or IntelliTouch system, you may already be noticing the limitations.
Maybe your system:
Won’t connect reliably
Doesn’t support app control
Can’t properly run your new variable speed pump
Struggles with newer LED or architectural lighting
Feels outdated compared to modern smart home tech
The solution is simple:
👉 Upgrade to a Pentair IntelliCenter Automation System
This upgrade gives you full WiFi control, modern compatibility, and a much smoother user experience — without replacing your entire pool setup.
If your Jandy Aqualink system keeps going offline, disconnecting, or failing to respond, the issue is usually not the system itself — it’s the combination of older antenna hardware and modern WiFi networks.
The most effective fix is simple:
✔ Upgrade to the iAquaLink 3.0 antenna (IQ30-A)✔ Use a dedicated 2.4GHz WiFi network
This combination solves the majority of connectivity issues and restores stable, reliable pool control.