Recent content by jeffrx

OK, thanks guys. Appreciate the responses.

Hi guys, I have a Hayward Perflex EC40 D.E. above ground filter. Last year I used it with no problems along with a 3/4 HP pump. This year, so far, the water stops flowing through the filter after about 1-2 hours. If I shut the pump off and use the lever to shake off the DE, then restart the...

I'm having trouble buying bleach here in NJ. When stores do have bleach, they are limiting sales to one per customer. I understand the rationale, but this is not great for my pool strategy. I've temporarily resorted to using shock and 3" chlorine pucks. First world problems, I know... Stay...

Look to be about 120 using that method. Thanks.

Ah...thanks. I didn't know about that method. I'll try it. :)

After 3 years of blaming my neighbor's tree for my cloudy/green/crappy pool, I finally got the test kit I've read about for the past year. Why I didn't do this sooner I have no idea. Turns out, my Cya level is about 100, maybe a little more! Jeesh! The kids use the pool a decent amount and my...

OK, thanks Maddie

Hi guys, new here. I have a Sta-Rite T-210WF sand filter with multiport valve. The bottom plastic part of the valve called the disperser broke off when I was opening the tank. I guess this happened because it is really old. I put everything back together and the filter is working fine...