Recent content by Clemenski

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    Advice Please: Small Variable Pump for Low Head Inground Pool

    Hi All, It sounds like there is no real concerns with up sizing, which probably explains why no one seems to stock the lower power variable pumps in my area. I was worried that the larger variable pumps might start at their full RPM after a power outage or something putting too much strain on...
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    Advice Please: Small Variable Pump for Low Head Inground Pool

    Hi, BACKGROUND: I am looking for some input with sizing a replacement variable pump for my simple swimming pool. I have a 1.5 inch plumbing, a single suction line (from a skimmer), and two returns in a 180000 gallon in ground pool. Currently I only have 115 to my pool shed, but I ran new...
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    What's up with my sand filter?

    I suspect the filter was last deep cleaned prior to when the previous home owner purchased the house twenty years ago. Every faucet in the house was leaking and had mould growing in the vanities. Surprisingly the pool was the only thing he kind of maintained, priorities I guess. All the...
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    What's up with my sand filter?

    Hi Folks, I'm new to the forums and also a new owner of an old pool. Long story short, I was all balanced and clear after a two week long slam. Frustrated with how long it took to clear, I followed the pool school instructions to add de to my sand filter. To my horror DE started blasting out...