TFP Newbie, Long Time "Family Pool Guy"

[vegasnative]

Greetings everyone!

I was hoping to reach out to other pool caretakers because I'm getting tired of feeling like I have no idea what I am doing. The pool is crystal clear and under control for the time being.

I have all the known "facts" about the pool stated below in the signature.

I was wondering about the pump and filter system.

I took pictures of both the motor label and the label that's on the thing with the filters inside of it. I sound a bit dimwitted but that's okay, I'm here to learn haha. My blondness shines through.

Anyway here are the pictures, I was wondering if anyone could give me insight on just what the heck these labels are trying to tell me? I figure the more reference points I have the more I can get out of this forum in keeping the pool in shape and/or addressing any future issues.

Pool Pump:
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg499/Colin_Devern/photo3_zps66f7cdf2.jpg

Pool Pump:
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg499/Colin_Devern/photo2_zpsff5618d9.jpg

Pool Filter Case:
http://i1240.photobucket.com/albums/gg499/Colin_Devern/photo1_zps9f6b7b87.jpg

Thank you guys!

 

[zea3]

Hi, welcome to TFP! You have a 2 hp pump and a Pac Fab MA 160 cartridge filter. Pump is a bit big for a pool your size, but as long as it is working fine there is no reason to change anything.

 

[vegasnative]

Thank you!

I was wondering what test kits you guys recommend? We have the hth six-way test strips right now.

 

[Fox137]

The 2 most popular are the TF-100 or the Taylor K-2006.. you can purchase them from TF Test Kits (See link on zea3's signature above)