Recent content by Joe_K

Thanks everyone. I was hoping everything could be on same timer, but solar controller is 120V and timer is 240V only. So looks like this now... Pump direct to 240V and will have to be scheduled with internal digital timer. Salt is hooked to mechanical timer, so I will have to adjust to start...

I have a new pool, and re-used my 2 year old Intelliflo VSF pump. The electrician installed a manual rotary dial, but it looks like it is only controlling the salt cell. The pump seems to be hooked directly to 240V, not the timer, so I have to use the pump's timer programs. Is there a...

When the pump was new, would it have come with a cap/cover?

I have a 2-year old Pentair Intelliflo VSF 011056 pump that was previously controlled by a Pentair Suntouch controller. I'm getting rid of the Suntouch controller and just going to use the pump's built-in controls. Is there a cap available to cover the control port? I don't see anything...

Thanks @Jimrahbe. The pool is 8400 gals. What is correct size filter for 8400 gals?

Thanks @FLOMOPOOL . So my idea seems correct. Hoping to get some more opinions and a better consensus before raising it again with the contractor.

At this point we are continuing with the leathered marble. Wife is getting her way. Pool not getting started until November, so I have time, but not sure it will change. Check back after its done, and too late, then I can give you the final verdict. Lol.

Having a new pool put in. Pool contractor has it designed so that the skimmer and vac port share a valve, and the main drain its own valve; see below. In my mind, I would like the skimmer to be by itself on its own valve, and have the other proportioning valve split between the main drain and...

Thanks Mark. Any idea what rpm would be needed. Currently running at 2600 rpm with following items: 7700 gal std pool 32 jets skimmer single 36" sheer waterfall vacuum port with robotic cleaner via skimmer 6 panel solar on roof of 1-story house main drain single, not flush is flush mount...

My wife was barefoot, while I had on sneakers. In hindsight I should have gone barefoot and not trusted her opinion, since she isn't as concerned about slippage.

Existing original builder pool from 1986, with a new pump because of lightning strike, Pentair Intelliflo VSF. HHP 1.88, THP 3.95, WEF 6.9. I am getting the old pool removed and replaced with new pool. I want to make sure this pump is sufficient for the new pool with these water features. I...

Just signed a contract for new pool in South Florida. Trying to choose between leathered vs sandblasted marble for decking. My wife likes the look of leathered, but I am more concerned about safety and slipping, so I was favoring the sandblasted. We looked at samples yesterday, and it...

Jim, I was thinking the vibration of the pump, removing the pump filter cover, removing the big filter lid to cleaning the filter, all can put some load on the objects where they could move and put stress on the pvc.