Recent content by BRENDAN M

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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    Hi Guys, I want to give you an update on my situation. After testing the water again and verifying that it was perfect I ruled out water causing the problem. I then looked at the eyeballs and realized they were the smallest on the market so replacing them to create more back pressure was not an...
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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    Thanks Dave, The backwash is not dirty at all but there are a ton of bubbles generated for a few minutes after the backwash is complete. I have ordered a new gauge from Haywood and will get accurate readings when it arrives. I am currently out of town and will not be able to post readings on...
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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    I am certainly open to any and all solutions. The water being the issue would be the easiest and cheapest to fix. I came here with an open mind because I don't know what is causing my problem. All I am trying to get a across is that I may not know a ton about pools but I have certainly have...
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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    Thanks but I have struggled with this issue for 3 seasons always working with the water. Nothing with the water ever changed it. This start up was done when the pool water was 44F. I believe it shows that it can't be an algae issue. It simply could not form in 24 hrs especially when I used...
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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    Thanks for this. How do you define dirty? The pool was very clear when I fired it up. I think you are on to something as this problem has plagued the pool since day 1. I am sure it is an equipment issue. If I were to swap one thing first to try to fix the problem would you opt for a larger pump...
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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    Hi Everyone, I am overwhelmed with the kindness that you have shown here helping me with my problem. I will try to answer several of the above responses in one reply. Water: The water is crystal clear. I use a combination of chlorine and UV. I believe it is impossible to have Algae in the...
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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your suggestions but I have already read those and done a ton of trouble shooting on this. I have asked a two pool professionals and they have no idea what is causing the problem. I am hoping someone on here can help. As mentioned I do not believe this is not...
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    Sand Filter reducing flow to the heater requiring constant back flushing

    Hi All, I am a long time reader, first time poster. I want to say thanks in advance to all the great advice I have gotten from TFP over the past several years. My pool was built in 2015 and is used for only 4 months per year as the pool season is quite short in Whistler BC. From the very...