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Anyone know about pressure/suction for a Kreepy Krauly?

by Guest » Fri 08 Apr, 2005 14:01

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Hi all,

I see this forum is relatively new so there's not much on which to search so I'll be the first to post this set of questions.

I have a...

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What happens when you close the main drain nad open the skimmer valve completely?

If the suction increases without putting a strain on the pump then...

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Last post by Pool Helper
Sun 22 Jan, 2006 06:57
DE in the pool

by handyman » Sun 16 Oct, 2005 08:39

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Why is there DE covering the bottom of the pool? I have replaced all the filters in the tank with new ones. I have checked for leaks and proper fit...

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Thanks...I'll try that. I read somewhere about a DE blush that occurs after a backwash when DE is added to the skimmer. Maybe, that is what is...

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Last post by handyman
Mon 16 Jan, 2006 06:38
2 Skimmers

by Philip » Mon 25 Jul, 2005 20:24

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I'm a new pool owner because our new house came with one. I have a question about vacuum. We have a commercial grade pool (according to the pool...

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When you vacuum a pool with more than one suction port, you need to close the others off. In your case with 2 skimmers, either shut the second (open)...

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Last post by Vacuum Pool
Sun 15 Jan, 2006 09:10
Need help with filter

by cathy » Thu 21 Jul, 2005 19:44

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Help! I have very low water pressure when the pump is on filter or backwash. I have not changed the sand in 2 years, but I have used a liquid pool...

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Is the pressure problem at the filter or at the return?

If the pressure guage is showing low pressure then the problem is on the suction line (a...

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Last post by Larry
Sun 15 Jan, 2006 09:00
Leaves in bottom of pool

by fordl2801 » Thu 20 Oct, 2005 15:48

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We just installed a new inground pool. There are a lot of leaves at the bottom of the pool which I know I can vacuum once the plaster cures (its only...

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As long as the skimmer is open, you can safely close the main drain.

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Last post by Blu Pool
Thu 29 Dec, 2005 02:37
High Pressure

by vaughanwilliams » Tue 18 Oct, 2005 13:45

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Since changing a customers filter from sand to Zeolite, the filter pressure reads on the high side, all the time. Even after backwashing I can't get...

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Sorry, I just wanted to add another comment.

If the filter pressure is within normal working limits it won't be a problem.

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Last post by Pool
Tue 27 Dec, 2005 14:02
filters

by chichihoutx » Fri 21 Oct, 2005 13:06

How long should I expect my cartridge filters to last? They are the 100 psi and my pool is approximately 22,000 gals.

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Last post by chichihoutx
Fri 21 Oct, 2005 13:06
DE filter pressure rises too rapidly

by swim2345 » Fri 05 Aug, 2005 18:34

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I am backwashing with increasing frequency because the pressure climbs too soon. One pool store worker suggested that I may not be adding enough DE...

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I have no documentation on the unit. Do you know of a site displaying information on exactly how to do this, including how to set the valves while...

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Last post by ThatPoolGuy
Tue 27 Sep, 2005 22:58
Zeolite

by vaughanwilliams » Mon 06 Jun, 2005 07:33

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Hi Guys,

I'm new to this site, so go easy with me.

We've just started a pool supply company in Northern Cyprus. This is the Turkish part of...

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Zeolite is absolutly @#%*ing amazing! I don't understand why people still use sand. Why don't the pool dealers recomend it to customers? Oh, wait, I...

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Last post by Guest
Fri 19 Aug, 2005 07:41
dirt..and more dirt

by MaryBee » Sun 14 Aug, 2005 20:38

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Hi all...I'm a fairly new pool owner (came with the house). This is my 2nd summer having a pool. Last yr I had my pool opened by a pool company and...

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Thanks for the reply Vaughan! I'll do that and see what happens.

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Last post by Guest
Tue 16 Aug, 2005 08:26
Problem with new sand filter

by DaveC » Thu 04 Aug, 2005 20:06

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I just purchased a new sand filter for my 24' above-ground. The old

filter tank was cracked. The new one seems fine. Except when I

vacuum, the dirt...

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Dave,

Try vacuuming to waste . This will cost you water, but at least it will solve your other problem.

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Last post by vaughanwilliams
Fri 05 Aug, 2005 02:28
Changed sand in filter, Water green

by Marie » Thu 05 May, 2005 15:34

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We have an old pool with a sand filter. We were getting sand in the pool so we changed the sand and laterals. While the pool was down it got a...

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I am not an expert, but this I know, it is not normal that your filter is pumping sand into your pool. You have a problem with your filter! If I had...

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Last post by MrB
Sat 16 Jul, 2005 07:03
what to do with the de powder after backwash?

by bonoiam » Tue 12 Jul, 2005 13:03

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When I backwash the de powder start to buildup. I do not want to pump this to the street or lawn due to the buildup. I have imagined of some sort of...

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It's called a seperation tank. You local pool store should be able to get you one. Just pulmb your backwash line into it and it strains out the DE...

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Last post by BraddockPools
Wed 13 Jul, 2005 22:12
cloudy water

by Rose » Wed 29 Jun, 2005 20:45

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I'm vacuuming my pool and the dirt is coming out of my water jets, why? What setting should my pool pump be on? Help?

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Your filter should be set to filtration.

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Last post by Cyber36
Fri 01 Jul, 2005 12:57
pressure guage

by Guest » Fri 27 May, 2005 18:51

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What should the pressure guage read on a sand filter? It is hovering around 18-20, sand filter. The pool is over-ridden with algae and I backwashed...

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filter filter filter, vacuum vacuum vacuum. Make sure chlorine level is a little high.

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Last post by econdave
Thu 16 Jun, 2005 05:48
Backwast water usage

by Fabio » Sat 11 Jun, 2005 00:21

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I'm doing a thesis on the running cost (water) of a pool, and I've come across a problem....for a pool say 35000 litres which does a backwash every...

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Dear pool owners,

From recent experience we have come to the conclusion that most Cypriot pool companies are backwashing pool filters far too...

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Last post by vaughanwilliams
Mon 13 Jun, 2005 14:48
DE in pool

by kjrupp » Sun 29 May, 2005 22:42

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Hello to all, I'm new here and hope someone can answer my question. I have a Hayward DE filter size EC-40. Above ground pool. At night when I turn on...

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Very helpful forum. Nobody responded.

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Last post by kjrupp
Sun 05 Jun, 2005 17:02
Sand Filter - Increase preasure level

by MrDavid » Fri 06 May, 2005 19:30

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I have a Sta-Rite sand filter. It is about a 1 1/2 old. It is running about 10 psi high. I've backwashed it several times, following the backwash...

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Thanks for suggestion.

It turned out to be a faulty preasure gauge. I bought a replacement from the Home Depot and everything works great. Here...

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Last post by MrDavid
Sat 28 May, 2005 06:17
Mystic White II filter sand?

by Guest » Wed 18 May, 2005 14:24

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Getting my first pool up and running before school is out next week. I have a sand filter/pump system and found a place in Dallas that sells Mystic...

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I use Mystic white and it does great, less work but not sure if it filters as well as DE media. It is a hard to find product and I only found it by...

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Last post by fysh
Mon 23 May, 2005 12:38
DE filter backwashing

by Tim » Sun 08 May, 2005 07:19

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I need to do the backwasing on my pool which has a DE filter system. At what point of the backwash do you add the DE?

Thanks

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I've heard you can add DE to a sand filter to increase filtration...Is this true or does the DE just get wasted?? Is there some type of screen or...

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Thu 19 May, 2005 14:05

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