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The pump port size 1-1/2" just means you'll need a 1-1/2" --> 2" adapter to use it with 2" pipe. The pump connection size can usually be considered the minimum pipe size for that pump, but bigger (within reason) usually isn't a problem.

Re: Chlorinator percentage mystery: 5% change drops FC rapid That's interesting because I have the same setup with similar experience. I was running fine at 60% during the summer, 4-8ppm chlorine at 80+ degrees and lots of usage. Recently when it got colder and pool wasn't used I dropped it to...

There's no reason you couldn't use the 1HP pump with your current cartridge filter if you wanted to keep it. Sand or cartridge is more of a preference than one-is-better thing. If the equipment is in good condition then $150 sounds reasonable.

What is the pH? Chlorine can't prevent algae if the pH is out of range.

I live about 40 miles from the coast. Thankfully, I did the sensible thing and covered the pool. It has a carpet of leaves on the cover. The wind finally stopped a few hours ago. Cover comes off tomorrow!

It's possible that it COULD be done in 2 weeks, but I would strongly doubt it. It took us longer than that just to get the permit approval from the town. My advice would be take your time and get it done right, not fast. You'll have years to enjoy it. You might want a couple more returns, one...

Either put a drainage tank underground or terminate in a pop-up drain above ground http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?productId=3130115

The bucket test isn't accurate to laboratory standards. If there's a wind, the sides of the bucket will protect the water inside it, meaning less water evaporates. Water in the bucket might also cool faster than the pool since the pool has a constant supply of warmer water rising from the...

That stuff looks to have a void ratio of 30-40%. Are you going to use a polyester landscape fabric to prevent soil migration? What about water issues with your steel wall pool?

Is the road base product primarily crushed concrete? That's what I ended up using to backfill. It was $9.75/ton for 50 tons, which was about half the cost of anything else. It consists of a mix of particles from about 1" down to fine grains. It's very heavy and dense, making it almost perfect...

I would say, simply, stay out of the pool stores. No good will come of it. :goodjob:

You'll never get a solvent welded PVC joint apart. The best you can do is cut it and get a fitting that goes inside the piece of 2" pipe still inside the valve. I forget what they're called but someone here will know.

1. Probably means the returns are looped to provide even flow from all. Nice but not essential. 2. 1.5hp is probably way too much for a 12k gal pool unless it's a 2-speed. PB#1 is offering more value in equipment. 3. ColorLogic is newer LED tech, 100W 12V light is weak. PB#1 wins again. 4. If...

Look at the pipe (or hose) where the dirty water comes out when you put the filter in Backwash to clean it. Is there any water there when pumping normally? If there is, even a trickle, then the gasket inside the filter is leaking and causing your water loss.

If you really wanted to convert to tile, you'd have to excavate the poolcrete bottom then physically tie the new concrete floor into the walls, probably by drilling in rebar every 8-12" at the bottom of the existing wall. The fiberglass steps would have to go and anything else added would have...