Recent content by daverph

Thanks for your reply, just looking at the mess of pipes going back and forth and seeing pictures here of people's pads where there's only a few pipes visible I thought there might be a reason to have it laid out pump-filter-heater-swcg to improve the flow and make it easier to access where the...

I need to have the filter sand replaced, along with my multiport gasket (although pool co says to replace the whole multiport). Also want to have a SWCG put in, not sure if there is enough room in existing layout to do it, figured it has to go where the chlorinator line is currently located. My...

I looked into them briefly, would have liked an automated model so decided to go with a robot instead. Saw a company selling the resort models (without the hitch etc) on eBay new for about $1300, which seemed like a decent price compared to the MSRP.

Thank you all for your help and comments, I ended up getting an Active 30i from Margaret at Marina. I tried using my pool tech's Hammerhead one day before making my decision, although it does a great job of suctioning the floor, it still would require my time to do the cleanup and brushing and I...

My 14 x 28 pebble-tec pool gets bombarded with a bunch of 8-10”pine straw, leaves from live oak, water oak, sweet gum, and hickory trees, occasional hickory nuts, acorns, debris, heavy pollen in spring, and sand. In fall through spring it’s a daily mess, although a solar cover now keeps some of...

Thanks for your reply and the recommendations. In the pump manual : "Control with External Control and Digital Inputs The user can run the SuperFlo® VS Variable Speed Pump with automation external controls, allowing all four programmed Speeds to be controlled remotely. The pump has a sealed...

I want to add a heat pump to my 14 x 28 IG pool on Hilton Head Island SC. My equipment pad is in the garage about 120’ from the pool, so I’m looking for maximum BTU and also a chiller to lower pool temp in July & August. We rent our home out when we aren’t able to be there, so I’m looking for a...