Recent content by joepiccaso

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    Filter Sizing?

    Thanks, Jason, that seems to make sense. And, yes the gauge is probably 6'-7' above the water line. I'll try to keep an eye on it a little closer. I see your point about the fixed number guide. I would have thought 5 psi was 5 psi regardless. I can see that if my equipment was at pool level...
  2. J

    Filter Sizing?

    jblizzle, Jason, I wasn't sure if you were responding to my comment about the pressure or the comment earlier in the string about the pressure. I have a 1 1/2 HP relatively new, Hayrward Supper II pump. Don't remember the specs. but I was told a 1 HP was adequate, but since my equipment is in...
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    Filter Sizing?

    Good information, everyone. While each type and have experience with each, has it's own qualities, DE has become a real pain to maintain, and the grids are expensive. The pool, I now realize, came with a small cartridge filter, too small. I don't do underwater photography, so the ultra clear...
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    Filter Sizing?

    I have a 48 sq ft Hayward Micro-clear DE filter and I'm tired of the maintenance. i was going to a Sand filter, but I like the No Backwash feature of a Cartridge filter. The Pool came with the house. It had a cartridge filter then, but it must have been too small. I had to clean it often and...