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What is the best filter type, cartridge, sand or DE

by kenric » Sat 18 Aug, 2007 12:39

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If this has been discussed before please point me to the link. I did a search and didn't find anything.

I have a Triton II sand filter that...

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Go with a cartridge filter.........PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Last post by chrisinspring
Thu 23 Aug, 2007 15:11
Conflicts in when to backflush sand filter

by rmiller111 » Thu 23 Aug, 2007 09:15

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I have a Hayward S244T sand filter with 300 lbs of sand, my water is very clear and the chemical balance is right on.

The instructions with the...

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I have a Hayward S244T sand filter with 300 lbs of sand, my water is very clear and the chemical balance is right on.

The instructions with the...

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 23 Aug, 2007 09:46
Replacing sand in a filter

by Cornus » Wed 22 Aug, 2007 09:08

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In reading some of the threads I notice it mentioned that the sand should be replaced every 3 or 4 years. What's the reason for this...seems to me...

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In reading some of the threads I notice it mentioned that the sand should be replaced every 3 or 4 years. What's the reason for this...seems to me...

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Last post by Backglass
Wed 22 Aug, 2007 13:18
auto vac

by binrocha » Thu 16 Aug, 2007 09:45

hello!

i have a 24k gal vinyl lined, L-shape in-ground pool, currently using a 380 polaris auto vac which , by the way, is nearing its useful life...

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Last post by binrocha
Thu 16 Aug, 2007 09:45
A wide range of problems..

by mamcwifey » Wed 08 Aug, 2007 12:57

Backglass or chemgeek (or anyone else that can help),

I've been lurking for a while and it seems like you guys know what's going on... I have...

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Last post by mamcwifey
Wed 08 Aug, 2007 12:57
dirty water returning.

by rumztaeb » Tue 24 Jul, 2007 15:14

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I think eventually we are going to have to get a new pump or filter. If things don't improve I will probably call a pool professional myself. See, my...

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Hey there

Now where do we start on this one. Ok the problem with your vacum sounds No 1 if you are doing your backwashing as you should be than...

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Last post by Daniel mc Daid
Fri 03 Aug, 2007 14:01
Help Finding a Chlorine Test Kit That Reads to 15ppm

by Jack Sparrow » Tue 31 Jul, 2007 08:51

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I've been looking high and low and can't find a chlorine test kit that will read up to 15ppm. Is anyone familiar with a kit that will go this high....

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Also, if you already have a good drop-based (not test strips) test kit for pH, Total Alkalinity, Cyanuric Acid (CYA) and Calcium Hardness (CH), then...

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Last post by chem geek
Wed 01 Aug, 2007 16:42
Blue Pearl

by komiatid » Sat 21 Jul, 2007 16:45

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Hi

I just bought the Blue Pearl.

I have a shiny tile swimming pool.

the problem is the wall climbing.

Nothing.

I have tested it in liner...

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Aquabot sells floats that installs inside the robot to help it climb. Water Tech may sell the same. If not, get one from aquaproducts.

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Last post by Curt
Wed 01 Aug, 2007 08:19
Replace a pressure Gauge

by Jo » Thu 26 Jul, 2007 12:50

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Hi,

My pressure gage died on me the other day. It's a sand filter that I inherited when I bought the house. To replace the gage, other than...

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Hi,

My pressure gage died on me the other day. It's a sand filter that I inherited when I bought the house. To replace the gage, other than turning...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 09:59
vacuuming pop up pool

by funnyhaha » Sun 24 Jun, 2007 15:38

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we got a pop up pool 4 ft deep this year. the water turned brown after the first shock due to the iron in our water. i put the floc in last night...

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Any "venturi" type vacuum that hooks up to a hose is only going to grab large particles like leaves, twigs, bugs, etc. Dirt, algae, pollen,...

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 30 Jul, 2007 09:11
Newbie needs help w/ Doughboy Sequel II Filter

by billrost » Wed 27 Jun, 2007 15:01

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Hi All,

I just bought this house and I have been struggling with the filter. It just does not clean very well. The vacuum is not able to keep...

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You said you did a "filter to waste". All you are doing is still filtering and pumping out water. You have to move your handle 180 degrees...

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Last post by Big John
Sun 29 Jul, 2007 21:53
easyset vacuum

by dstinyz » Sat 28 Jul, 2007 13:49

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I have a metal framed easy set pool 15x48 deep. This pool came with a cheap vacuum that attaches to the hose and it blows into a bag. I am fighting a...

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Try cotton balls in your bag. I don't think you'll find a better sweeper than what you've got.

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Last post by Guest
Sun 29 Jul, 2007 13:07
Low PSI

by Ruben » Sat 14 Jul, 2007 07:13

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Hi

I have a 20x40 inground pool 11 ft deep.

Just got back from vacation made adjustment to chemical level.

Three days of storms I had a big mess,...

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maybe cleaning the filter may help. if you had a big mess, maybe some of that is still caked on the fingers inside your filter.

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Last post by mamcwifey
Mon 23 Jul, 2007 11:26
New to all this

by Barb » Wed 18 Jul, 2007 10:27

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I cleaned the fingers on my filter and am ready to reassemble. Before I do, am I supposed to fill the filter with water? Sorry for a dumb question,...

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Yes, you are to fill the tank about 1/2 full of water. This helps cushion the sand and keeps the laterals from becoming damaged.

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Last post by Cheri
Sat 21 Jul, 2007 08:39
Pump and Filter questions

by kmb997 » Sat 16 Jun, 2007 00:41

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I have an Intex 18'x48" metal frame pool that I'm about to setup. It is a little less than 6500 gallons according to Intex's website. I would...

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IMHO, go with the sand filter. It's easier to maintain and it cleans the water up better. I'm sure you could get by with a 1/2 HP pump, but you'd...

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Last post by Backglass
Fri 20 Jul, 2007 10:21
tegalus sand filter w-diffuser

by doug » Thu 19 Jul, 2007 18:06

does anyone know how to remove the valve w-diffuser on a Tegalus sand filter? Model # TM-50 Thanks,

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Last post by doug
Thu 19 Jul, 2007 18:06
How often to change DE?

by corky » Thu 19 Jul, 2007 07:54

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I know that if the pressure on a DE filter goes to 8 to 10psi I should change the DE, but we have a large filter for our pool and after a month of...

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Nope. If your pool is clean it will just take much longer before the filter media is full is junk and needs to be backwashed.

Enjoy your clean...

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 19 Jul, 2007 09:14
Dead Algae on pool floor-vacuuming??

by Guest » Thu 12 Jul, 2007 09:18

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I have spots on the bottom of our pool that looks like sand. But when you brush them away, it just disapears into a cloud.

So I've tried...

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I used to have this problem a lot with my old pool. I had to add a liquid that would coagulate the dead algea so the filter could pick it up. So, I...

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Last post by Backglass
Thu 19 Jul, 2007 09:12
sand filter pump

by beth5913 » Sat 14 Jul, 2007 18:21

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I have an 18x38 inground pool with a sand filter, the pump that was installed with pool is 1hp & someone told me that was sufficient for this...

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Beth,

we have a 18x33 pool too and have a 3/4 hp pump. We did a lot of research before choosing a pump and it turns out most people buy pumps that...

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Last post by corky
Thu 19 Jul, 2007 07:47
Adding Water

by Slevin » Mon 16 Jul, 2007 10:43

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I've got an above ground pool. My chloriene, ph, alk., etc are all good. I just did my weekly shock treatment yesterday.

I need to add some water...

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2" in an 18' pool isn't enough water to radically change your chlorine. Just retest after topping off and see!

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Last post by Backglass
Mon 16 Jul, 2007 12:03

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