Recent content by timlab

I actually got the results back from University of South Carolina. And the winner is CavVet. I'm not sure which caterpillar it is, but my pool is under a oak tree. The only thing I can do is vau my pool out, and shock it high. And then get the tree down. These pools seem like they are costly.

I've read up on all I can about strange things in a pool. Algae, has fingers that come from the center of it self, and this doesn't. What I see is about 5 to 10 of these things together and when I go to vac my pool they sometimes break apart into this picture. Can anyone tell me what this...

I don't know where to place this, so I figure this would be the best place. I noticed some spiders (with egg sacs) on the edge of the pool. I really didn't know what to do, so I grab some spider spray and spray it around the entire rim of the pool. Did I screw up? I believe maybe a little...

I just started to use a sand filter, and have no proof that he is. I just when outside and turned off my pump. Before I started it, I made sure that the water level was up to the top of the clear lid. When I turned off the pump, I noticed that the water level was half on the prefilled...

When I turn off the pump I do hear water coming from somewhere as I think it's coming down the hose from the sand filter. Tomorrow I will tight down the clear lid as far as I can. If that is not the problem, where should I look next for this leak?

I also have a Intex skimmer (the one that hooks to the side of the pool). I figure once the pump was running, I could see suction going on. I see very little suction even tho things are going inside. What's funny is I have a dual outlet pool. When I put my hand over the other suction cup, I...

When I put up my Intex Sand Filter I noticed that the PSI was around 10 (in the green zone). I'm sure being new in using this I've gone over board with backwashing and etc.. Today I noticed that my PSI is now down to 6 PSI. In addition to this, where the outlet hose goes into a basket before...

Just wondering about something about the backwash hose. I have an Intex Pump (Model SF60110 (3,000 GPM)) and it doesn't say nor does it say that after backwashing I should replace the hose with the end cap. Yesterday after backwashing the pump, I keep my hose attached to the pump. Can I just...

Even if you do a backwash?

New to the sand filter stuff and have a few questions. #1: What are the signs that I need to add more sand? #2: I know I will get some sand back in the pool, but are the signs that I to much sand back into the pool? #3: Approximately how many backwashing cycles before more sand is needed...

What is the SLAM process?

Started up my pool today and empty my pool vacuum. Noticed little tiny pink something in the net. Felt sticky and wouldn't come off with running water. Look it up and figure they where Mosquito larvae. How can I clean my pool out of these little tiny things?

Just looking for a general answer. But where does everyone purchase pool supplies from?

The type of pump that I have is a 3,000 GPM if that is what you would like to know.