Recent content by Blake1989

-Skimmer to pump is about 4 feet of PVC. -Pump to filter about 3 feet of PVC. -Filter to return is about 4 feet of PVC. The pump is on the ground directly behind skimmer by pool wall. Probably 4 feet below water level. Also, the valve has a max flow rate of 75gpm not 62. Double checked.

I wasn’t sure of my head loss, I just posted that spec to give you guys around about GPM. Is there an easy way to calculate headloss? I’m actually curious of what GPM I am running. I’m also using 1.5 inch PVC and 10psi after backwash.

So I’m using a 2-speed 1.5HP Hayward Powerflo Matrix pump and a Hayward s244T sand filter on a 22,000 gallon above ground pool. I have a small question regarding this. I have one skimmer, and one return. The pump is rated at 91GPM at 10 feet of head. However, my filter has a flow rating of...

Yes, it is. CYA: 40 FC: 7 TA: 70 PH: 7.2

Fine particles, I have a slight haze in my water.

Just got off work and checked the pressure. It has gone DOWN 1 PSI. What the heck?

Did you notice an increase in filter pressure when you first added some? How many cups did you use?

It’s still the same pressure after 6 cups. I’m dumbfounded.

So I’m aware on how to add DE or DE substitute into a sand filter, and to add a cup until you hit +1 PSI on the gauge. I added about 6 cups of cellulose fiber to the filter, which according to my experience with other pool owners typically takes 2 cups for for the PSI to raise by 1. I also...

Liners don’t really have a specific life. The life of a liner depends on many different variables, such as: Amount of direct sunlight How well you monitor and repair Insects Chemical balance Etc. An average life for a liner I would say anyway in above grounds, is 5-6 years. You can get more...

What you said about the inside of the wall is spot on. Rust near the bottom track is typically one of the first areas to rust on metal sided above grounds, it’s quite common. It could be do to condensation, repeated rain exposure, or just moisture from the ground. I would start with some high...

Assuming you’re just using a standard padlock to lock your ladder, I did a quick search on Amazon and found the top rated one. The item ID number is: B01149YWSQ. It’s got plenty of positive reviews, and it’s quite affordable.

Haha that gave me a laugh ?. To think, I used to love lazy rivers!

Brushed entire pool, vacuumed entire pool twice(once in the morning, once in the evening), added enough chlorine to keep it at shock level, replaced my backwash hose, backwashed filter, and added DE substitute to my sand filter.

As previous posters have stated, get your water filled to the point of circulation. We at TFP don’t endorse the use of algaecides as they simply aren’t needed with proper water chemistry, and they have nasty side effects of use age. With proper sanitation levels, algae and other contaminants...