Recent content by bigan

I've received tons of very usefull info on this site which has made owning/maitaining my pool an easy experience. Glad to be able to give a little back. :-D

Have had filter less than 8 months and it would not turn on. Turns out the GFCI that comes on the electrical plug failed. I bought a replacement at HD for 17.99 and change it out, 3 wires, very easy. Just wanted to let others know in case they have same problem.

I just upgraded my 2500/cartridge Intex pump to the 16" 2650 gph sand/swg combo from Intex & my 16 x 48 went from swamp to crystal clear in two weeks. It is plenty strong to use the skimmer and has a very good return flow and for $369 on ebay its a great way to start with a sand filter. I...

Thanks all for the feedback, I will be going with sand as it will cost me $21 for two 50 lb bags to fill the filter available locally. I was considering the glasspack media by Ecosmarte because it said it filters smaller particles down to 5 microns however each 50 lb bag cost $75 including...

I have an Intex 16 x 48 ABG (5000 gallons), was running an Intex cartridge filter/pump 2500 gph that burned out. I have already purchased an Intex 2650 sand filter SWG combo unit that will arrive in 4 days. I came accross the following site http://www.swimming-pool-information.co ...

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