Recent content by ImmaNewPoolGuy

I have a 37,000 gal pool and a 1hp pump at the moment. Pump is very underpowered. Does not generate enough suction for skimmers to work effectively and not enough force to properly run the caretaker system. plus, does not pump enough GPM for me to filter water in a reasonable amount of time.

I have a sub panel out in the pool house. The Pool company wanted to charge me 1,200 for a 2hp Pentair that was 208/230V ($1,600 total with installation). They said my panel could not handle the voltage so I would need an electrician to upgrade it first. So I figured I should look online for a...

I need a stronger/larger pump. I currently have a 1hp super pump that runs on 120v. My electrical box is only rated for 120V. Will the pump below work given my electrical constrains??? Does the 115/230V mean it can run on either voltage. Pentair 011774 WhisperFlo High Performance...

Yes....Even if everything else is off, skimmers still don't properly skim the pool.

The jets are pretty weak...My biggest concern is that my skimmers don't have suction sufficient to draw debris off the top of the pool. The skimmer baskets almost never require emptying as they are almost always clean. This is the case even when I shut off the main drain intake and just leave...

Yes it does.

Hello all, I am new pool owner and I am having trouble with the setup of my IG pool/attached spa. Symptoms: -Skimmers don't skim a thing (the suction is decent if I turn off the main drains but my skimmers are never full) -If have both the floor return as well as a spa returns open fully...