Recent content by JVTrain

Well after a couple years of band-aids on the aging liner, we're finally putting in a new liner this spring. There's been some hiccups with the install via the local pool guys but hoping they stand behind the liner, despite my concerns with the fit of the liner. Anyway... old-timer dipping my...

To link the thread, go to the thread, copy the entire URL then paste into your post. This is the thread I believe you are referring to. Need to size the proper heater In that specific thread and any pool in a climate like Wisconsin or North Dakota, it would be pretty difficult to keep the pool...

As long as you drain below the skimmer/outlets/inlets and drain all the equipment, you could leave it up. You're better off leaving it up with some water in the pool rather than completely draining it. Water will keep it in place, stop it from being shifted, etc and freezing shouldn't damage it...

Glad you're enjoying the forum! Here is a thread that talks a little about what you're looking for at least towards the end of the build/remodel. Over my head in Wisconsin Haven't heard from the author much recently, but maybe they would respond to a nice PM, especially if they have email...

You need to have some CYA in the pool in order to buffer the strength of chlorine and to protect it from sunlight. I would get the appropriate amount of CYA dissolving to target 30 ppm as soon as you can. Probably quite a bit of CYA in your size pool. Use Pool Math to determine how much to add...

Re: The concept of closing an inground swimming pool While blowing out the lines, open the drain valve on your heater. It should spit water. Keep the valve open until it stops spitting water. Then close the valve and open it again, make sure it's fully blown out, then you can leave it open or...

Re: The concept of closing an inground swimming pool It varies wildly from pool to pool. Some pools are easily blown out with a shop vac. Some can be done with a compressor alone as well. Typically it's the main drain that may require more pressure/flow to blow out properly. I use a...

That size sand filter is a bit undersized for the pool and may be marginally undersized for the pump. Have to check flow rates of the pump and recommendations for the filter. Over sized pumps and undersized filters are extremely common with builders, at least when it comes to sand filters from...

That's awesome. Better pump than you had imo. Sent from mobile device. Beware of brevity and grammar errors!

Sand filters do take a lot longer to clear a pool of cloudiness that a DE or cartridge filter. They just don't filter as fine of particles. Adding DE certainly helps them out in this case. I'd keep doing the DE after each backwash to help speed things along. They should not have the exact same...

Gotcha. Always have to consider what's practical and possible. Depending on your electric rates, VS pumps may or may not pay for themselves over time. 2-speed pumps are a decent alternative that increase the cost by less and make the cost increase more viable to cover over the life of the pump...

Well at least you know! Considering a 2-speed upgrade at all?

I would say yes to replacement. That's a good run for an AZ pump. The wet end is likely ok to only replace the motor to save a little but a complete pump would be nice too. Sent from mobile device. Beware of brevity and grammar errors!

Try to be close to the pump when you switch it on. Place your hand on the side to feel for vibration. If you don't feel or hear vibration, the pump motor itself could be burned out. Best bet then is to remove the pump and get a replacement motor installed. If there is a machine shop that...

Make sure you turn off any breakers associated with the pump and turn them back on, if you haven't already. Are there any timers or GFCI outlets on the same circuit? Check those as well. A multimeter on the pump terminals to verify voltage is helpful. Normally if you hear humming or feel any...