Recent content by BrianInNc

Wanted to give a quick update. I tried setting the sand filter to recirculate and just using the cartridge filter and there was no appreciable difference in pressure at the return jets. Pulled the cartridge out and switched the sand filter back to filter (after rinsing) and we are in business...

My water is actually really clear currently. Probably blind luck. The test strips indicate that my ph is low, but I'm not sure I want to do anything about that until my actual test kit arrives. Looks like it's out for delivery, so I'll be able to get accurate readings very soon. Thanks for...

Thanks for your help! So, I was thinking about bypassing the sand filter, but you would recommend bypassing the cartridge filter instead? I've noticed that I get very little pressure from my return jets and am hoping that bypassing one of the filters helps with that. No air in the pump or...

Not the best picture, but the only one I have available that shows the entire setup.

I recently purchased a new house that came with a 13,000 gallon IG, vinyl lined pool. I'm waiting on my test kit to arrive, but so far I've been adding bleach and just using the test strips to check chlorine level. After spending about a month scooping leaves out of the pool every evening, and...