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This is math I can understand. I currently filter 12 hrs. But say I cut that to 10 hrs, the math still works out for the VS. I don't need to pay off the entire VS, I just need to pay off difference between VS and two speed. Thanks for input.

Hi Zea - I have a Hayward sand filter. I took a picture of the info panel, but I must have missed the model. It says pro series - 20 GPM/FT filtration rate, 62 GPM filtration/backwash flow rate. (this is all mostly gibberish to me. I understand the words, but have no practical experience on...

I need help in sizing a pump. I'm looking at replacing my current 3/4 HP pump as it is overheating and shutting down on very hot days. I estimate the current pump is > 8 years old, but have no real way of knowing. Details about my pool: In ground, vinyl, 12,000 gallons pump - 3/4HP, 230v 1.5"...

Thank you, Jim. I have an opportunity to do some re-jiggering as I need new pump. I'll move the SWG to a mechanical power timer.

Moved from this thread... Do I need a timer for my new variable speed pump? My currently setup has a timer that does not turn off SWCG when pump is shut down. Installer said this is because my aqua-rite detects no flow and won't generate. It's been running like this for a few years so I...

So - similar issue as reported, but I have this issue where if SWG is turned off, the cloud goes away. I have a T9-Aquarite generator. I'm just getting started this year. Water temp is low 71F. Since you asked this question, it feels like you know why this happens. I'd love to know what you were...

I just spent the better part of this last weekend vac'ing my 12k gal. vinyl pool, removing cement dust from a deck project that was done this spring. Turns out, there was a lot of suspended particulate and as a result I spent a fair amount of time, turning off and on my pool pump. The way I've...

woody, I think you've called it out correctly. I noticed while vacuuming a greenish stream coming from my return line. I've experienced this at a lesser level previously with a paper filter but it looked mostly like everything I was picking up was just coming right back through the filter. I...

yeah, not really a question of it is removing the debris, the issue for me is that big green cloud every time the pump starts back up. I'd like the ugly green stuff to stay on the other side of the filter.

As with most of the mid-west this year we haven't had a lot of swim time this year due to the cold/rainy weather. As a result we've been struggling to regularly sweep the floor and brush the sides. Our water clarity is decent but we haven't reached the sparkling blue that we are used to. We...

Just to complete this thread. I replaced about 12% of the water. I haven't retested the CYA as I am out of the reagent but I am reasonably sure this will be roughly 78 which is on the high side in my range. Otherwise we have PH at 7.4, TA at 120, salt at 3100, FC at 4, CC at 0. The salt...

<sigh> I am using Taylor testing kit. I will hook up the firehose and water the lawn in that case.

Poor communication between my son and me ended up with a +10 CYA from my goal. (our current goal is 60-80 and we have a 90 reading). I know from past summer experience we will be replacing a fair bit of water over the summer and as a result I would expect our CYA to naturally go down. is +10...

Excellent. Good reasons well said. Much appreciated.

hi frustratedpoolmom - we live in nebraska and have the pool closed for more months than it is open. when we pull off the cover in the spring it is very icky. to that end we will install a "waste" valve that allows us to pump directly out of the pool onto the ground. it sounds awful to do this...