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I have a Pentair FNS DE filter with cracked housing. I have it off and looking for replacement. I have read posts that suggest “over-sizing” the filter. We have a 14k gallon pool. I believe we have the FNS 48. If we stick to the same filter type, is it reasonable to upgrade to the 60?

Thank you again! That makes sense with what I have seen!

Thanks!! As an add on question, I also have a water feature- does the pump for that also (typically) pull through the main filtration system?

Very newbie question- but I would like to make sure this is the main pump that leads to the filter.

That was my suspicion. I don’t have access to the pool tonight, but can start SLAM process tomorrow. To confirm my understanding, I will adjust pH with muriatic acid to 7.2, then aim for FC levels of 20 (given my CYA of 50). I have PoolMath installed. Thank you so much for the feedback. It is...

Thank you! I am excited to be here, hoping for TFPC this summer and beyond. For FC, I added several scoops of r-0870 powder to the water and after 4+ scoops, it still didn’t turn pink. Not sure if I should have kept going with more scoops? Water turned cloudy at most.

Thank you! I am excited to be here, hoping for TFPC this summer and beyond. For FC, I added several scoops of r-0870 powder to the water and after 4+ scoops, it still didn’t turn pink. Not sure if I should have kept going with more scoops? Water turned cloudy at most.

Hello everyone! I am a first time pool owner, bought a house with a 14k gallon IG plaster pool. Have read through the pool basics several times. Pool was previously salt water and had SWG, but was converted to chlorine several years ago. Pool was being maintained weekly by the previous owner’s...