Recent content by knick_mike

I totally agree with your statement on the Intelliflo, I don't think it's anywhere close to a slam dunk. My company is a Pentair dealer, and I think it's a bit pricey. However, a lot of our customers are trying to prepare for the future, with reliability and cost versus up front cost, and going...

that blows. Guess it's the cost of living out there. My Grandparents live in Long Beach, they love it.

I'm not trying to argue or bicker over math, but why are you paying 40c per KwH..you need to call your electric providers. Look at this... 1HP Pentair Intelliflo pump, one of the more common pumps used to combat all the VGB coding running 24hrs./day costs lest than 75 CENTS, I'm using current...

^^^ is all true. However, there is an alternative that wasn't mentioned in the above, that might be something that you might be interested in. It's made by King Tech, and there are several variations on it, but in laymans terms, you have a 2-part feeder. Part 1 is a mineral reservoir that pumps...

Not to change the subject, but the new 'Solar Pills' that were released by SmartPool are really a lazy man's solar blanket. If you have like a 33' round, or some awkward oval pool, and it really is a hassle to mess with that solar cover, this stuff works great. Here is what I would recommend...

Re: tiki lamp oil in pool I recently had a customer accidentally put in 10 gallons of diesel fuel, that he accidentally stored in refillable carboy containers, so I understand where this is coming from. The customer had tried a few methods before coming in, but Pool Pizzaz or Pool Perfect...

Oh Intex Pools. No matter what happens in the pool market, this company will always make a butt killing. As previously state, the pump filter combo systems that intex "offers" are just junk. I have seen better filtration on a fish tank. The 'cartridges' these things run on range from an 7 sq...

This answer ultimately comes down to homeowner preference. Here are some things to consider: -1HP pump, on average, running 24 hours a day, pulling, eh..8 amps...costs you about a dollar a day. -Some filter methods recommend running more than others, sand and cartridge filters, which don't have...

PoolGuyNJ hit the nail on the head. As owners/managers we definitely see this trend. People always gauge everything on the weather, and that isn't always the best thing to do....and the cover in use also make a big difference. The mesh style covers allow a lot of sunlight through, so your water...

DE filter media can be added to a sand filter to help temporarily improve the filter's overall quality. The amount of DE depends on the diameter of the sand tank, you may want to check with a local dealer to see exactly what they recommend, as it may be different depending on the DE. However...

If you are just doing a very simple 'at home kit' using OTO and Phenol for CL and pH readings, there is nothing wrong with putting the sample back in the water. In fact, Phenol is commonly used for leak detection in pools. Hope that helps =]

All suction side cleaners have the 'pattern tendency issue', it is one of the most annoying 'features' about suction-side cleaners. However, I have never seen a suction-side cleaner do any type of damage to the patterns on the liner. I hate to burst your bubble, but I would rule it out. On the...