Recent content by depogrig

OK so then the sand dollar 60 would be close and the 80 would be better

We got through last year using the equipment the homes previous owners left. A 2hp 1 speed doughboy pump and sand filter. I know for our approximately 18k gallon pool the pump is way oversized. I was looking at the pentair matrix 3/4 HP 2 speed pump. I'm hoping for an 8 hour turnover. The...

Lucky to have big r near us. Case of 4-1gal.@10% 8.99. Sale this week for 7.99 a case!

Thanks, the side pipe was open. I've had the hoses wrong since opening. i have a 3 way hayward valve just above the ground where the main drain comes up. the drain goes to one port, facing the ground, the skimmer goes to the port facing up and the outlet faces sideways. i had the skimmer...

I realized yesterday that when I switch to the main drain on our pool my pressure goes to 0. We bought the house in march so I'm just learning. I got in today and in the drain there is a pipe to the side and a plug in the hole at the bottom of the drain. The drain is a Hayward 1048-c. I took...

Sounds good thanks for the tip :goodjob:

The recommended levels in pool school says pH 7.5 to 7.8 so I was going by that. Is there a different range I should be shooting for?

Just wanted to express my appreciation for this site and all the knowledge everyone has taken the time to document and share. Bought our new home in march, first time having a pool. Opened up to what looked like a mess. Now we are happily through the shock process with wonderful looking water...