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  1. flyinokra

    Super pump Died!

    So my super pump died and I am shopping a replacement pump that is more efficient. Looking at the super pump VS because I wouldn't have to change any plumbing. I have 29,000 gallons and I think about 50 feet of head pressure. Just looking for feed back before buying it. They are offering a $450...
  2. flyinokra

    LED lighting question

    I did a search for LED lighting but didn't find what I was looking for. We are in the process of installing a new liner and I figured now would be a good time to change the old bulb out for an LED one. I don't need one that changes color or anything and wondered what your experiences have been...
  3. flyinokra

    quick question

    For some reason my pool looks different this year than years past. After testing the last few days I just wanted some feedback. The pool is right on the verge of being clear but is still holding a little cloudy. I bumped it up to mustard algae shock just to see if that was what I was seeing in...
  4. flyinokra

    Algae question

    I don't know what algae in a pool looks like but I think I may have some. Pool water looks beautiful but since I don't have a Polaris right now I have been sweeping the pool regularly. It looks great until I sweep when I sweep the bottom I get this tan cloud of dust that is real fine and the...
  5. flyinokra

    test results

    I am waiting on my test kit to come in so I went to the local pool store for a test. They use a "WaterLink system" for testing.... any way here are my results. FC 3.67 TC 3.9 Combined Chlorine 0.23 PH 7.8 Hardness 50PPM Alkalinity 122 CYA 65 Borate 11 The lady basically told me it was fine to...
  6. flyinokra

    Pressure question

    I just changed the filter sand in my 25" filter with 300lbs of new pool filter sand. I back washed for about 5 or 6 mins and the water was nice and clear in the sight glass. I then rinsed for about 2 mins. So I then turned the pump off then to filter and turned the pump back on. I was...
  7. flyinokra

    Silica sand

    I'm new so please forgive me but I have looked several places with no luck yet. Is Silica sand the same as pool sand and are they interchangeable?