Recent content by HopelessLee

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to finalize this thread and let whomever may be interested know what I ended up doing. I bought a "Pentair SuperFlo Variable Speed Pump 342001". The 2 speed pumps didn't seem to be much less expensive than this VS one, and a variable speed presented more options...

My pump sounds craazyy! no time to lose, gotta get something or risk hearing loss. Currently a Hayward Super 2 1.5hp Single Speed is there. Given that the pump is about 7-10 years old I figured I'd replace the whole pump. Should i replace it with a hayward Super 2 Dual Speed or something...

I'll probably go with the dual speed motor replacement: A.O. Smith 1-1/2 HP Round Flange Dual Speed Full Rate Motor (STS1152R) - INYOPools.com My impression was dual speed motor replacement was the most long term economical option.

Hi All! Thank goodness for this sight. It's helped me a lot in the past and I wanted to see if I could get some more advice now that i'm having another pool issue. My pool pump stopped working :(. I think it's the start run capacitor as it was making a buzz like it was going to work and then...

Hi Everyone, I've been trying to find info on checking pool chemical balances with a solid cover on in Texas weather. I suppose I can start checking once a week and see how things change, but i thought i'd check and see if there's any opinions here on checking chemical levels in southern...

I've had the solar breeze for a little over a year. It's pretty cool. You don't have to deal with a ton of bugs sitting around in the pool when you want to get in. The surface is always clean, and you don't have to clean the pump filter as often. According to their pump run time...

Hi Everyone, I was looking into getting a pool cover. My area has a lot of leaves and debri that blow into the pool, especially around fall, and so it's a lot of work to maintain the pool when it's not being used. Does anyone have a suggestion on the best pool cover type to get for Texas? I...

Hello Experts! I've owned a pool for nearly a year now, and come fall the pool was littered with leaves. Seems like it would be easier to get a cover rather then keep cleaning these leaves out (troublefreepool!). As such I was in the market for a pool cover. A safety cover would be nice as...

Thanks. Maybe I'll look into trying it then. Doesn't sound too tough. To be honest I don't really like the sharp rock around the pool. Would rather have something with a rounder edge, but probably not worth the hassle/cost of replacing every stone.

Thanks for responding. Nope, I haven't noticed any water loss.

Sorry i'm pretty new to this pool stuff... but i can definitely tell the caulking area between the coping and the pool deck needs repairs. That sounds rather easy... just yank out the old stuff, pour sand in it, and put caulk in. Maybe put sand on top of the caulk or use a special kind of...

Hey Guys! While draining the pool (CYA is too high) i noticed a crack in one of the stairs. Do I need to fix this crack? And if so, what's the best procedure? (also... the pool walls look kinda blotchy. Do I need to do an acid wash or just live with it is the best way?) Thanks for your...

As far as the wind, assuming you're looking at the picture as UP means north, then it's blowing from the North east. This seems good since it's mostly toward the skimmer, but due to the pool ledge stuff still accumulates where the wind gets blocked by the ledge. I'm going to try orienting the...