Recent content by zimm27

Sorry to dig up such an old thread, but had a similar question and thought I would add some relevant information to the one post I could find that seemed to directly address it. I have a few eyelets that I have some stubborn rings I can't get to budge (partially because they are at the edge of...

I have a newly built pool and am working on getting the chemicals balanced. So far, things are pretty good. The TA was a bit high at 170 originally but I have gotten that down to 120. As of last test I was at: FC: 3 CC: .5 TA: 120 CH: 310 CYA: 30 Reading the guide info on the Pool...

Talked to a rock guy I know, he said that some rust and flaking was normal and the surface of the rock needs to wear down a bit, ideally 6 months or so before sealing. He typically does non-wet area work though. With a good sealer I should be fine. Talked with the pool builder when he was out...

Thanks for confirming. I will have them swap out those rocks. The others look much more dense and solid, and all very beautiful. This is Oklahoma flagstone if that makes any difference. We don't want to swap out for a different type of rock at this point but it would appear those two pieces...

I have a pool under construction and the rock guys are going to have to come back to replace some rocks in my coping and water feature wall because I found saw cuts in them. While I previously did not think it was a big deal, I now also now wonder if I should have several pieces replaced that...

Thanks for the input. Even though they are not the same speakers as the ones I am looking at - what about your TIC speakers did you find lacking? Were they muddy, lack a good low end, etc? Looks like both the models you mentioned have similar sized drivers in them so I would assume they are...

I am planning some speakers for out around our pool and have really gotten into the idea of putting the speakers into the landscaping around the pool for better positioning (avoiding a really loud porch with speakers under the eaves just to get things decently audible at the pool). I have...

Well - the wife saw ThePoolCleaner and she thinks it is hideous looking! Guess that is a "no" there. I will look at the 280 and 360 probably but worst case I figure I can get set up with a 280 and if it sucks too much electricity for my tastes we can replumb it to use a non-boostered line and...

No offense taken. I get what you are saying. People make wise decisions out of their experience, research and recommendations from other trusted advisors. I am typically skeptical of anyone selling me anything, but in this scenario (to take the pool cleaner for example) - my realm of...

Excellent question to which I have a probably very poor answer: Because I have been lead to believe that you need a booster pump cleaner and booster=more power=better. I also am not sure if I should push my pool builder to offer a product they don't sell because then when they put it in and...

Okay - so here is what I have done - and let me know if this is realistic: -Set pool volume to 20000 -Set electricity cost to 0.08 -Set equipment costs by comparing to some online prices I found (not the cheapest but I figure my pool builder is not giving me wholesale pricing either) -Set the...

Back to the pump sizing - I am not sure I grasp all of the details in the spreadsheet or how to add in a new pump - can I find all this information on the web? If not - Given .08 per kWh, 20000gal pool, 2" plumbing lines, 2 skimmers, 6 returns, water feature handled by separate pump - and...

Please realize I have never had a pool before and am making assumptions on what needs to be done as far as cleaning. I am leaning towards a pressure side cleaner because people seem to recommend them and assumed they needed to be run 8 hours a day like the pump filter (this is also an...

Interesting - how would I be able to determine accurately enough that I only need a 1.5HP pump rather than 2.0HP when my pool builder says that's what I need? I had no idea a booster pump was plumbed in series with the main pump - but now the name booster makes perfect sense. Would the water...

So it sounds like it really is a tough choice between a variable speed and a 2 speed, even with money not being an object (at initial purchase) due to the perhaps lower operating costs of variable speed being washed out by the higher likely failure rate. Bummer. I admit to still lean towards...