Recent content by AZguy

How much space do you have between your pump and the wall? From the picture it looks like it is almost touching and I would be concerned about the pump getting enough airflow for cooling.

What they lack in longevity they make up for in expedience!

"stainless steel" is the magic phrase you are looking for rust prevention. While not the best solution I have been known to use a couple nylon zip ties in place of a hose clamp as well.

1-2psi Yup. After 3-4 hours the pressure had been doubling (15 > 30psi) and the backwash was neon green. Kinda a pretty color. For the past 36 hours the pressure has held steady at 15psi with no change to the water. If you look at the pictures it is pretty clear but when looking at the...

Cliche story about going away for a couple weeks and coming back to find a swamp Shrek would be happy to call home... Pre-SLAM FC - 0 PH - 7.2 CYA - 80 temp - 90F Maintained a FC of 30-40ppm using 8.25% bleach for a week and added roughly 1cup DE to my sand filter after each...