Recent content by MarcoPolo

Follow-up. My pool is now clear. I'm continuing to maintain the FC 12. However, I think I may have black algae that is not going away. Does that look right? - http://i.imgur.com/ePFF0JU.jpg - http://i.imgur.com/tXWIxmQ.jpg - http://i.imgur.com/Zv4xIib.jpg - http://i.imgur.com/mtOwJRh.jpg I've...

Had some issues with my motor. Finally replaced it today. While that was out of commission my pool turned totally green. So I decided to start the SLAM process today. Ordered a Taylor test kit and also tested my water so I can track. Before SLAM today: 2.2 FC .8 CC 30 CYA 7.6 PH Added 3...

Newbie here so I don't know. I do believe 2 HP is too high. I'd like to decrease energy and save money on my energy bill. I'm just hesitant to screw it up. 1) If I replaced it for a .75 HP pump, my current pipe is 2 inches (Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet). Would I need a pipe...

Good advice. I'm hesitant to downgrade what already exists as I figure there has to be a good reason. Any issues with having enough oomph going to the Polaris? Also I'd have to switch the pipe length to everything already connected and switch out the filter too, right? Picture is a worth a...

Pump basket is full of water. I removed the pump motor today. Nothing was lodged in the impeller. I even turned it on for a second while it was out (I know this probably wasn't the safest thing in the world). However, the motor did not move. It just hummed. Problem seems to be the motor...

I bought my home around a year ago, so I don't really have the history of the pump/motor besides what's on the labels. Yesterday I noticed the pool water wasn't circulating. The pump just hums when turned on and the motor gets extremely hot. I'm assuming it needs to be replaced. Current pump...

That did the trick. Thank you for your help and the warm welcome. My pool filter air relief valve seems to be leaking a little as well. Would you recommend some teflon tape to seal it up? Thanks

Just purchased a home with pool recently. Trying to figure things out. Messed with the air release valve on the pool filter, and now the water in the strainer seems to be sucking in at a very intense rate. I've since closed the air release valve and don't have the pump on because I'm paranoid...