Recent content by Killman

So, I am still fairly new to pool ownership (3 years), and even more new to the TFP process, so I am still learning. Maybe I don't need new sand, but my understanding of sand (as many millions, or thousands of years old it is - depending upon the science you agree on! ) is that over time it...

I am going to change it my filter sand this year. My question is, should I change it before opening or after? Is it better to get the bad stuff out of the pool with the old sand, or use the new sand that 'should' catch more stuff?

Wow, you all are quick to respond. I love that! Maddi and mknauss, yes, what i have are flakes. I also know that my numbers are off and I've been working to get them figured out. I've been working to get Alkalinity down. I was out of town for 5 days, so the attached screen shot was my tests (I...

I'm sure this question has been asked multiple times, but I can't seem to find an answer in the searches. I have a newly installed vinyl pool and at the same time converted to a SWG system. I am noticing salt (calcium) deposits in the corners of the walls and floor. It brushes up easily, but my...

I am sure that this has been asked more times that not, but I am not very good at searching and locating information on a chat board! I am getting ready to open my pool and I just want to make sure that I am doing things in the correct order, so if you all could let me know if I am not correct...

I had about the same issue with mine last year. Mine would run about 15-20 minutes and then stop. With mine, the power box would get quite hot to the touch. I contacted Maytronics and they sent me a new power box and AC cable. It has been working perfectly ever since.