Recent content by JohnathanStein

Well, it's a way to get my feet wet on the topic... 10 sq. ft. is more than some of the toys they sell: Amazon.com : Kokido Keops Solar Dome Above Ground Swimming Pool Water Heater | K835CBX/RV : Garden & Outdoor Any idea on the pump strain issue, due to reduction in output diameter? Also...

Would it harm the pump to reduce the output from 1.5", then run it through 300' of 1" black poly pipe, then back to the pool? It's a two-speed pump, running on low speed 24/7. The only time I use high speed is for the vacuum, backwash, etc.

OK, my brain must be addled from all the excavation & setup work...here is a better arrangement of filter & pump, closer to the pool, looks like 3' hoses could be used instead of 6'. SEE 1st PHOTO. -- Looking at the hoses close up, are these made to be cut into shorter hoses? SEE 2nd PHOTO...

Thanks!

Before I dig in the dirt and level the 2" solid blocks with sand, is this set up correctly? SEE PHOTO. -- Are the filter & pump too close/far from pool wall? -- Is it OK if hoses touch? -- Hoses are dinky, want to replace with better ones; any suggestions as to a quality Brand? -- Both are...

Is this 90% Silicone good for O-Rings? Ace Silicone Grease 1/2 fl. oz.(050094) - Faucet Grease - Ace Hardware I called the store, they said the package reports "No petroleum" in the product.

No danger to cats, dogs, chickens, etc?

What do you do with the test water after readings -- safe to go down septic, toss behind bushes, etc.?

How many extra magnets? Never used TF-100 or mag-stir; could you give brief outline of the process? Am starting up new pool... Thx!

Have had the Intex variety of soft-side pools for years, starting with 10' and moving up to 18'. Filled with shallow-well water, always got by with floater-tablets, and a weekly bottle of Bleach. Finally decided to put in a permanent hard-wall, 24' Aluminum, 4' deep above-ground. Just...

All seems well, although am getting more debris in the pool -- a few leaves and misc. Test for Wed. was: TC: 3 pH: 7.2 Tonight (Sunday) was: TC: 3 pH: 7.3 Will wait for pH: to rise a bit more before dumping the last of the MA.