Recent content by lcasciotti

So, we broke our old de filter and I want to switch to a cartridge one. Our pool is 18,000 g above ground. I’m getting confusing answers on what size filter to get. I’ve read get the biggest you can afford, but what would be a minimum? Also the online pool stores I have been looking at...

We have an old starbright de 50 filter and a dynamo 2 speed 1.5 hp pump. The motor on the pump died and we took it to the pool store for replacement. They first told us we had to replace with the exact motor which is not made anymore. Then they said we could buy a whole new pump, but it...

I currently have solar panels installed, but they just don't get enough sun to really heat my pool to what I would like. We are getting a gas heater this year. Is it practical to have both hooked up or just use the gas heater? If you use both, how do you set it up? I would like to maximize...

No gas line at the moment, debating the costs. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check into the raypak models. Do you have any idea how much propane it would use?

Hi, we live in NH and have an 18,000 AG pool. We have used solar panels for the past few years, but they are just not getting enough sun. So I have finally convinced my hubby to purchase a heater. I am thinking something with a quick heat up for the weekends, but using the solar and cover to...

Ok, here are my numbers FC. 10 CC. 2.5 PH. 8.2 TA. 70 CYA. 0 Unfortunately my pump does not have a way to run without the filter.

Hi all, I have been a member since converting from baquacil several years ago. I have been extremely happy with the ease of caring for my pool using this system. I have never had an algae problem until now. I had a baby in the fall and was not able to take care of the pool and close it over...

I am still new to all this myself, last year we converted to chlorine from baquacil. In our years of using baquacil I would have to change the DE every week. It was a complete pain!! Apparently the DE is just to good at soaking up the baquagoo. Since I changed to chlorine I have only changed...

I was going to try the magic eraser also, but it says do not use with chlorine bleach!

I doubt you will see that much color change. I did that last summer, but left about 1 foot of water before refilling. I saw a little green on the first addition of chlorine, after that it was back to beautiful blue. It has been crystal clear ever since! Lori

If I pick up some used solar panels from different sources, can I put together ones from different manufacturers?

I have never used the traditional solar roller, but last year I used a product called the coverstick. It is basically a long pole with a crank handle. The solar cover attaches in the middle and rolls the same as a reel. It has no frame to it, after you roll it up you just carry the bundle off...

Thanks for bumping this up! I do have a dog, he is just not interested in critters anymore.

Over the last couple of years we have had some problems with voles digging tunnels under the pool liner. There are distinct tunnels and several areas near the edge of the pool that have the sand underneath dug out. There are several areas that now have no support under the liner. I am...

Hi, We are closing our pool this weekend and I have a question about the leaf net that we purchased. Is the leaf net suppossed to be suspended above the water so the leaves dry? If so, how do you pull it that snug and keep it there? It did not come with any installation directions. Thanks...