Recent content by Jon Viltrakis

Google "swimming pool add on lights" and see what you find. Maybe find something local?? Is there a Leslie's close to you, or several of the floating lights shows from Walmart.

So I just started the Borax/acid additions, and I can already see the "sparkle" in the water. Also, i have the robot cleaner running to help circulate the water and it appears that is is climbing the walls easier. When i first started using the dolphin robot it would come to the surface of the...

I have one intellibrite light put in our 18x36 pool. Even after asking builder about need for second, they said one would be fine. I wish I had ignored them and put in second light. One OK, but shallow end not very bright. Put in extra light or two, you can always not turn them all on, but if...

I would think a union would be a better option. Just have to replace o-ring if it started leaking. I have same issue with short pipe coming from ground and every cut moves it lower to ground. If union not option then maybe glue coupler and additional riser pipe to get above ground. Just some...

I have been using a dolphin MP3 for my first year owning a pool and love it. I am surprised how well the pleated filters get the dirty that settles in the deep end crease of my liner. I have it set to run every day for about 2 hours and it gets it done. Clean the filters once a week and ready...

I would say it could be several things. Short run time, if sand filter, may e channeling. I know I just tried the DE in my sand filter and the pressure jumped from 12 to 20 over night and I would have to say the had a sparkle to it. Maybe try DE and an over night run to see what happens. Sent...

i bought an m3 at a store and the owner told me if you purchase online the warranty is voided. dolphin is wanting to only be sold by dealers. not online be careful

Re: Extended "Storage" of a ingound fiberglass pool in Flori Wow two years. is someone watching the house? maybe they could check on it. what part of Florida, i could house sit a week each month. lol.

not sure if this helps but after looking at solar heating i plan to divert the pool.water after the filter and before the swg and then return the hot water after the swg. that way the water going into the solar is filtered water only and the hot water coming out is not going into the swg. since...

yes they are frustrating. dealing with my current build issues. hopefully today when i get home we will have inspections done and can start on concrete decking. It is more stressful then buying a house.

good to know. thanks

have you considered the liquid pool stuff. I am in the process of building and researching. A coworker said he is using the liquid pool cover and it appears to be working. maybe some input from other as i am technically still a newbie and still learning. wife would not have to.remove it. sorry...

As I sit and think about solar heating panels and my deck that is 16' by 32', it would be nice to have deck planks that you could circulate water through for the heating. This would not take up any additional space and could even cool the deck surface since you are pulling the heat from the...

dmanb2b, I see you have solar panels? Any knowledge you can share on them? Do you like, what brand, DIY install, cost?? I am looking at HotSun Solar system quoted at 4200.00 DIY install. I like the ideal of inital cost and then no monthly cost. Does it help extend the swim season in NY. I...

True, on adding salt for the feel, I think I am more interested in not hauling bleach on a regular basis. This may be a stupid statement since I have not done any hauling of anything but as stated, this is the starting point. I had back surgery in 2008 and tend to look for easier ways to...