Hi,
I have an 8000 gallon above ground pool here in Florida. I replaced the original 1 hp motor and have a sands filter on it. I have my pool levels checked at the pool store regularly and they are perfect, but the water is cloudy. The only thing I can think is that the circulation has a design flaw. This pool literally came with a fitting about 8" from the top lip of the pool and was just a hole that shot straight out, not adjustable at all. I removed it and reduced the hole size with a new fitting so the water had more force and I can also direct the water. I angle it to try and make the pool circulate, but after I go about 2 feet underwater, I cannot feel the jet pushing water anymore. I get in it daily to move the water around, but it never seems to get better. It's very swim worthy, but I want it clear. My next thought is to put an extension on the new valve I've installed to try and circulate the water from the bottom instead of the top 1/3 that currently circulates now. I bought the pool from a guy I met as he was moving. It cost 3000.00 new and it seems there would be two valves pushing water, one up top and one down low, instead of one jet up top to move 8000 gallons of water around. In my opinion, circulation shouldn't be an issue for a pool that costs that much. Any ideas, am I doing something wrong? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I have an 8000 gallon above ground pool here in Florida. I replaced the original 1 hp motor and have a sands filter on it. I have my pool levels checked at the pool store regularly and they are perfect, but the water is cloudy. The only thing I can think is that the circulation has a design flaw. This pool literally came with a fitting about 8" from the top lip of the pool and was just a hole that shot straight out, not adjustable at all. I removed it and reduced the hole size with a new fitting so the water had more force and I can also direct the water. I angle it to try and make the pool circulate, but after I go about 2 feet underwater, I cannot feel the jet pushing water anymore. I get in it daily to move the water around, but it never seems to get better. It's very swim worthy, but I want it clear. My next thought is to put an extension on the new valve I've installed to try and circulate the water from the bottom instead of the top 1/3 that currently circulates now. I bought the pool from a guy I met as he was moving. It cost 3000.00 new and it seems there would be two valves pushing water, one up top and one down low, instead of one jet up top to move 8000 gallons of water around. In my opinion, circulation shouldn't be an issue for a pool that costs that much. Any ideas, am I doing something wrong? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!