Recent content by jbs121s

Ok, I have checked back in several times today and was blown away by the amount of response and help from you guys and gals. I wanted to first say thank you before I gave an update. 1. I stopped and bought a rake on the way home from work. I immediately started "raking" the bottom and was...

The filter is a Pentair Tagelus TA 60. According to the sticker it is rated at 60 GPM and the media is silca sand. It has a maximum working pressure of 50. I flushed the filter once before starting and twice more during the last 10 days. I have been scared that maybe it is working correctly...

thank you, I am getting pretty discouraged and was afraid I was way off. I will start with the vac tomorrow and see what happens. In all my reading I haven't seen a normal time frame for a slam starting with the condition my pool was in. I know every situation is different, but I keep hoping...

This is my first post, I have been lurking and learning for over a month. We purchased a home last November with an in-ground pool (all known specs are in my signature). I am very open to all advice and constructive criticism. I literally know nothing and will not get offended when told what I...

Been doing some reading on your forum and I appreciate the knowledge. Purchased a home last fall with a 16,500 gallon salt water in ground. Had it opened by a pool company in early May, nothing but trouble since. My pump sets about 8 feet higher than my pool and we had a hard time getting it...