Recent content by nicktf

Thanks! I'm convinced and now have a whale brush on order. I'm only on day two of the post-replaster brushing and it's already getting old.

Hi all, I've just had our pool replastered (Wet Edge Luna Quartz Madagascar), and the general advice here is to use a nylon brush, however, the manufacturer recommends a combo (nylon and stainless steel). I'm going with their recommendation, but any thoughts or experiences? I'm only on day one...

Help! I'm in Houston (specifically the Braeswood/BellIare area just off Stella Link) and currently 2500 miles away from my pool. I'm a relatively new owner, so I don't know if freeze protection works on my system (it's about 10 years old)... Long shot, but is anyone in the area able to throw my...

Thanks! That's the perils of getting up early and doing pool stuff before caffeine. I looked at it and it appeared to be a sealed unit, but on closer inspection, I can see that there's a lid to pry open. No part numbers to speak of, but the PAT. number is linked to Jandy, so I think it's just a...

New owner here. I replaced my single speed pump last week, but have been plagued by air bubbles in the pump basket which eventually build up into about 2 inches of air in there. This is mitigated when the pump runs at full speed, so I never noticed it when the old pump was in place. Slathering...

Just wanted to update this thread, and say thanks again for all the advice. I installed a shiny new Hayward W3SP3202VSP TriStar VS 1.85hp pump yesterday, and wow, what a difference in noise as compared to the single speed - apart from the total PITA of having to wrangle the old/new pumps onto...

Thanks! I didn't express myself very well about the check value - I was reading about them and how it wasn't idea to situate it as close to the pump for priming reasons. To be fair, it's working just fine where it is, so I'll leave well alone. I'm going to do some research on the Spa Suction...

So, in my last thread, I've determined I need to replace my single speed 2.2HP pump unless I want to bankrupt myself via high bills. I have a Tristar-VS 1.65HP on order, and I'm happy to fit it myself. Before I do that though, can someone check my assumptions as to where all the pipes go as...