Recent content by babsh

Shoot! I should have checked here. Hubby swapped out the capacitor but that didn't help. Kind of too late at this point. Thanks for the DE vs sand. Ill read up some more- thanks for your help

OK next question... I'm looking at a new filter too. Whats the advantage of DE vs sand? We were thinking of moving to a salt water pool, I thought maybe the pool would stay clearer for cheaper if I could keep it balanced better- but now Im thinking I just need a new filter. The one on it is...

single speed Hayward 1.5 hp pump died... now were replacing it... should I get a 1.5 dual speed or can I get a 1HP? Do I need a dual speed if I already have a booster pump for our Polaris? I know they save money- just not sure if dual speed will interfere with the booster Looking at getting a...

A two speed for your situation would be fine. At low speed it will be fine to circulate your pool. What do you use to clean the pool? Robot, suction or pressure side cleaner? Just saw this.. we have a polaris 380 So I need to set up the high speed on the pump with the Polaris timer then set up...

OK thanks! Hayward make a reliable variable or 2 speed that reasonable? We've just been using those because that what was on there, but IM open to suggestions.

Oh and can you use a variable or a two speed with a timer?

OK I did read that you should get a system twice the size of your pool to reduce electric consumption. So I need a two speed pump? I typically run the pump 12 hrs a day in the summer pools DIRECTLY in the sun which is great but algae is always lurking. I guess I need to read up on variable or...

SUPER!! Now how should I start investigating what salt system is best for our pool? Are there articles on TFP? AS I said we're doing it ourselves. My hubby is very handy by trade. Im looking to keep it around 1500-2000 if possible. It just seems kind of daunting. Is there a pool school for...

I'll try to make this short... our hayward pump died, and this winter we were planning on changing over to salt water when we had a bit more time. In the mean time we NEED a pump before we have a swamp! Im already going to have to SLAM it im sure. My question is..If I replace my Hayward SP 1.5...

Thanks everyone!

Should I keep my CYA on the higher side, its at 40 now, if my pool is in the sun ALL day? Or is the CYA number just relative to were you want to keep your chlorine number? I had CYA at 40 last year and it seemed like the 4 chlorine read didn't keep the algae away. I had to keep my chlorine at...

Yes, I was in the middle of slamming pool..we had the start of algae issues..... had to leave for a day... bad timing... thats when hubby took over and used the cal hypo instead of bleach as I instructed. hence my question... should I just let the milky go away first, before I start the slamming...

Sorry--- yes I meant FC of 10 and the CH is 180. The CYA is 50- My pool is in full sun all day no trees. I thought I read that was a good number? Im using the Lesley pool kit you all recommend for the PH, TA, CH, and CYA. I use a more specific test kit for the FC- I believe its a more...

I was away and DH thought he would help by adding cal hypo to shock the pool. I've returned and the water is milky blue- I think he added some clarifier- but he wont admit it :p So heres my readings" PH: 7.2 TA:100 CH: 10-- Cal: 180- I know this is low but I am adding a little calcium at a...

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