Recent content by hnb

I'm newbie to cartridge filters. Adding a 3-way valve sounds like a good idea. Would you, with the pump off, just close the port to the filter and open the side port and turn the pump back on? Using a standard flexible drain hose to the outlet would work and get waste water away from the...

I'm getting ready to replace my 32 year old Hayward sand filter with a new cartridge filter. And while I'm at it, I'll be replacing my Hayward Super Pump. I have a 16300 gallon vinyl pool. I've decided on the Hayward SwimClear C3030 (325 sq ft) cartridge filter and a Hayward Super Pump VS...

I had the same problem initially as well. I resolved my issue with a drill bit as well. I took a set of bits out to the unit and then removed both floats. I found a bit that snuggly fit in the pivot hole for the float and then went a up a bit size and manually turned the bit a little at a time...

Had both good and bad experiences with SWGs over the years. I initially went to a SWG after using Baquacil for several years which worked fairly well but was expensive. I started having huge bounces with the Baquacil and then went the SWG route, again working well for a few years. First problem...

I recently decided to go to liquid chlorine for my pool, previously a salt pool, after having several problems with salt pool cells over the years. I decided to go with the new HASA Liquids Feeder. The install was super easy and it seems to be running fine, holding my chlorine level very steady...