Recent content by downrangedoug

I'm looking at the AquaLeader Line of Pools and was wondering how you are liking the quality? I had my mind stuck on the Sharkline Matrix for a while, but am now digging the style of the AquaLeaders. I'm noticing that the Athena is labeled as a 54" pool on Great Escapes website. Which...

Thanks for the link to the Baltimore Pool Build, Maddie. I had actually seen a picture of his finished build while glancing through the photo gallery, but not the whole build. So, thanks again. His slope is a lot like mine, but since my pool is likely to be an above ground, the deck will sit...

I have a long way to go before a pool is in place, but TFP is a great place to document the journey. It has been very informative and I figured I’d share the trip. I’m still not sure where it will end…either with a pool and out of money, or without a pool and out of money! Reminds me of...

Thanks for your response. Would your experience say that the Hayward SwimClear Single Element 200 sq ft Cartridge Filter would allow me to get away with a once per season cleaning on an 18.4K gallon pool? (realizing bather load and other factors play into this, but let's say "typical pool usage...

In trying to decide which cartridge filter to purchase, I have been looking at TFP Members' signature lines from older posts related to choosing a proper-sized filter. I’m a little confused on what I’m seeing: One member will have a 13,000 gallon pool with a 250 sq ft filter. The second...

Thank you for your response. The next 2 larger filters appear to be Haywards C2030 (225 sq. ft.) or the Jandy CS250 (250 sq. ft.). How much of a square footage increase would you suggest for my 18.4K gallons? Should stepping up to one of these larger filters then pair with the SP932S 1.5 HP...

OK...enough creeping this site. I really don't have any info in my signature line yet because I am still deciding on my first pool set-up. The pool is a Sharkline Matrix Resin Above Ground. 28' x 54" Round. I figure around 20,000 gallons? I've looked at the Pump/Filter Combos, but wanted to do...