Recent content by hoofee

Thanks Jason, I'll focus on the automated pH control type and forget the automated chlorine. Cheers, Dave.

Thanks Paul, I did see the efficiency ratings drop the lower the temp goes - most seem to be around 4 COP at around 10deg C (50f), that was one of the reasons I wanted to get the largest type I could on single-phase. The heating + cooling types are needed to melt the ice that apparently starts...

We've been living here for almost a month and I've backwashed twice. My pool doesn't get ridiculously dirty - but it currently doesn't have a cover and it does get some leaves etc on windy days etc. I guess I'm currently just feeling my way on what to/not to do so doing it twice within that...

Hi Isaac, Thanks for the reply, I was more meaning the difference between the Jandy and Astral filters rather than the difference between the CL400 and CL600. I have a few reasons for changing from the current sand filter. 1. It is very old and it's winter right now, so getting somebody to...

Hi all, I'm looking to heat pump that is quiet (to reduce potential neighbor grief) and is reasonably efficient and can heat at low ambient temperatures. I was thinking something like the Zodiac PowerFirst 15D - which heats and cools (so can do low temps) but the largest model in that range...

Hi all, I'm looking to change all of my pool hardware and one of the things on the list is a filter. The pool shop has recommended and quoted me on a Zodiac/Jandy CV460 Cartridge Filter but I'm wondering if a AstralPool Viron CL400 or CL600 is better or just "different". I don't see any...

Hi all, I'm new to pools and we have just bought a property with one and now need to figure things out. It has some old hardware and I'm looking to replace it all and go to salt, however the problem is that I'm very unsure of what brands / models are good. It seems from my limited experience...