I live in Northern California (SF Bay Area) and have an approx 30000 gal pool. It has very little automation, a 120V fixed speed pump, a DE filter (Hayward 4820), a Polaris 360 and a push-pull valve. All the equipment is either ancient or merely very old. I will keep the Polaris since there seems to be no problem with it. The fixed speed pump has efficiency issues.
If I were to upgrade my setup, what would you recommend?
a. Upgrade to a VS pump, a multi-port valve, an SWG and automation (what automation?)
b. Same as above, but no automation
c. Same as above, but no MP valve
d. Same as above, but no SWG
e. Just the SWG
f. Just keep trucking on with the existing setup
What am I looking at in terms of cost for each of the above options?
I listed the MP valve because it will allow me to vac to waste and not suffer the problems of the DE filter clogging too quickly when there is debris that needs to be vacuumed out or when opening the pool.
Since I am reasonably handy, could I go the DIY option?
If I were to upgrade my setup, what would you recommend?
a. Upgrade to a VS pump, a multi-port valve, an SWG and automation (what automation?)
b. Same as above, but no automation
c. Same as above, but no MP valve
d. Same as above, but no SWG
e. Just the SWG
f. Just keep trucking on with the existing setup
What am I looking at in terms of cost for each of the above options?
I listed the MP valve because it will allow me to vac to waste and not suffer the problems of the DE filter clogging too quickly when there is debris that needs to be vacuumed out or when opening the pool.
Since I am reasonably handy, could I go the DIY option?