Recent content by malaxi

I did check in the skimmer, and the other outlet/inlet is plugged. It's got a removable plug, but I haven't been brave enough to remove it to see what happens. :-) Well, I guess a little experimentation come spring is called for. I wonder how dangerous (for the plumbing) it would be to put an...

Thanks for the response. Yep, it's that same sort of setup with the bypass. I've attached a picture. I'm glad to hear you think it'll work. I don't have the docs for the Pool Perfector, so don't know what pressure it requires. I can tell when it's working, though, because I get fine bubbles at...

Hi everyone, I've inherited an older 27K gallon in-ground pool with a brine tank chlorine generator ("Pool Perfector"). I bought an Intelliflo VF pump to replace the older pentair pump that its using now, with the goal of drastically reducing the electrical costs of running the pool. However...

No worries, no offense taken. Thanks for being patient with me. The underside of the skimmer top says that it's Hayward, and has multiple model #s. "SP1070, SP1070-S, SP1070-2, SP1070-2S" So, ok, did some research to see what the flo-selector valve looks like and I see how it works. I'm still...

Skimmer pics Thanks! I think that describes it perfectly. Here are two pics of the skimmer. I don't see any part #s anywhere, but I'm guessing it was pretty standard. In this orientation, the pool is up. There is a rectangular flap that seems to regulate pool water flow... Is that the suction...

Thanks for the tip, Paul. I live just down the road from them and will stop by to see what's up.

Cool. Thanks. Looks like I've got some options. I didn't describe it well. The square part of the plug looks like it might be just the top where you'd attach a socket to remove it. I'll post a picture tonight when I get back to the house.

Thanks! I'm glad you guys are here. :-) Ah, ok. Good to know. I will admit that the sweep likes to get itself stuck in the shallow end all the time anyway (I think it's a Polaris 380). Is there a replacement you'd recommend if I wanted to use only the Intelliflo pump? Doh! What are the...

Ah, right - good point! Thanks for the reminder. I think PG&E has a $100 rebate for the multi-speed pumps right now. http://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/rebates/seasonal/poolpumps/

Hi Pool Folks, I too have been lurking here a while and wanted to thank you all for the information you provide. My wife and I recently bought a house that came with a pool (pic attached). I've never had a pool before, so have been reading what I can and trying to learn to maintain it. So far...