Recent content by carlscan26

Ive been told that you should always put the check valve after the pump and not before it or you can create an entrapment situation.

Kafko Mountain Top Blue Mosaic:

- Lantham’s Blue Granite. You can see the original color in the patches vs how it aged. New: After 6 years:

Also check all your hose connections - one of them is probably leaking. Go segment by segment and twist them as the pump is running and you’ll hear the sucking when you find it.

The Pool Cleaner. Got one 6 years ago. Replaced the tires once 2 years ago.

So that sounds like it was mismeasured... I’m watching mine fill right now - so far so good :) - - - Updated - - - I know right?!? I’m a bum! :( The reason for the replacement is the extensive sun rot above the waterline on the two sides that get sun almost all day long. Basically the...

My pH would drift up - I've played with the calculator and at or above 8.6 it gets me to 6 or above for the CSI which is indicated to be harsh for all pool surfaces. I target my CYA for 50 given how much sun the pool gets. Apparently that top edge of the liner along the bead that isn't...

I'm replacing my liner after only 6 years due to extensive sun rot. Apparently the UltraMayd liner's only advantage is that the warranty does cover sun rot so I might be able to see a 50% pro-rated savings on the retail (what the installer pays) for a replacement liner. My new installer says...

What kind of filter and valve do you have? Sorry if I missed it but not all have the bypass being talked about. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Also, I ordered a cover/boot for the pump - I don't remember these existing when I bought mine. It's like a flexible vinyl and covers the pump motor and head. Along with the rain shield it should keep it much better protected as I have mine outside and somewhat exposed. There's still a gap at...