Recent content by evoltix

I recently bought a pool cover for my pool (24' diameter). Is there an easy way to put the cover on by myself? I have tried in the past and what typically happens is that it sinks into the pool. :mad: I have seen the hoists that some people have built but that's not entirely practical in my...

Yeah, that's not a problem for me. I usually check it a lot during the day just so I know my pump has optimal suction. It will probably help keep the filter cleaner too. It's such a pain cleaning the cartridge filter when it has bugs, cotton (from cotton wood trees), and other debris.

Thanks! At first I thought you couldn't see the image I posted. Then, I realized, and saw what you did there. ;)

Nice. I was just worried using pantyhose or a sock would reduce the suction too much. I might have to try that!

Yeah, I second this. Not seeing any photos.

I have noticed that bits of leaves and other organic material (bugs, seeds, etc.) getting into my pump and clogging my cartridge filter pretty regularly. My pool is unfortunately located under trees that for some reason have been losing a lot of semi-dead leaves. I was wondering if there was a...

That makes more sense. Thanks for the replies!

I have granular CYA that I have been putting in a sock and then in my skimmer basket. I put in about 15 oz. of granular CYA last night and this morning it was completely dissolved. Is this normal? I remember reading that it could take up to two weeks for CYA to dissolve using the sock method...

Hello everyone. I set the pool up this year with the goal of keeping it crystal clear and clean unlike in prior years. I'm about a week in and everything is going pretty good. Looking forward to a good season!