Recent content by Tdog

Thanks everybody.

I am getting ready to replace my filter sand and laterals. Would it be OK to use the old sand as the base sand for a brick patio? I am an aggressive recycler! :lol: Anyone foresee any problems with this? Also, how do I figure out how much sand I need?

Thought I would let you all know. My PRJ pump went bad. I called the company and it was still under warranty. I sent it in and a little less than a week and a half, I had a new (refurbished) one delivered to my door. Not only that, I got two new micro bags. Not sure if they do that for...

Thanks for all the help everyone. Looks like Hanna's only going to be a tropical storm so we should be good. I'm more worried about Ike, we'll see which way he turns.

Greetings, With a tropical storm on the way here, and two more following right behind, is there any special preparations I need to do to my AGP? Do I need to tie down equipment (filters, etc)? As I am originally from the Midwest and moved to Virginia Beach, VA 2 years ago; I have never been...

Ya, I have a similar neighbor. Fortunately, they are across the street and not in my backyard. They think that they are the only ones that live on the block and that everyone owes them something. It's really annoying to listen to them cut up firewood with a portable saw mill in their...

1. Ask them kindly to respect your wishes and point out that you never disturb their sound environment. :blah: 2. If that doesn't work, report them to the police. Be aware though, if you report them to the police, they will more than likely be looking for revenge and look at any excuse to...

I loved mine, when it was working. Unfortunately, after 1.5 months of use, the pump stopped working. Fortunately, it is still under warranty and I am sending it back soon.

From what I have heard from other pool owners in my area (virginia beach) the going rate is $300. I would say you have a heck of a deal. I would also question what kind of chemicals they put in. All you need is balanced water before you close. I closed mine last year (with a little help from...

I wouldn't. Is it on a deck? I have a odd shaped fiberglass hot tub on a wood deck and want to put a cover lift on it. I was looking at this one: http://www.spadepot.com/shop/CoverUp-X- ... 17C49.aspx Just haven't gotten around to buying it yet.

Pool Rover Junior, haven't looked back since.

I have been considering either getting a LQ or trying a peristaltic pump to automate my chlorine. I think there are a couple of people using a peristaltic pump for acid injection, is anyone using it for chlorine? I have several questions about using a peristaltic pump. 1. Will the "white...

Thanks Jason. So, should I increase my levels to around 35 in order to maintain above 25 through the day? What level is damaging to the liner and equipment? Or, should I increase my CYA slightly?

Greetings everyone. I am battling some mustard algae, I believe, and am trying to keep my CL level above 23. Last night I raised it to about 26, this morning at 7:00 it was at 25. When I got home from work at 4:30 it was at 11. Is this a normal drop over the daylight hours? It did rain for...

I had the Dirt Devil Automatic Above Ground pool cleaner and hated it. I upgraded to a Pool Rover Jr (PRJ). and I love it. Now I just start it and let it do it's thing. With the Dirt Devil, I had to constantly observe it because it kept getting stuck. Keep in mind that the pump systems on...