Recent content by Markbrick

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    Pebbletek clogged in Main Drain - New Construction

    I had a new concrete free form pool built about 2.5 years ago. When it was completed we turned on the pumps and I said the main drain seems to be clogged up. The contractor said absolutely no way. Told me I wasn't familiar with how water hydrodynamics work. I knew right there we had a...
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    Sand Filter Pressure / Variable Speed Pump

    I have read 100's of threads regarding the issue, but can't find the answer. This might be because there isn't one or it doesn't really matter. I have a new pool and the installer wasn't real knowledgeable about pump speed. I have a variable speed pentair 3hp pump. How fast should it run...
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    Pebble Tec plugged Main Drain

    I just wanted to post this in case someone comes across this situation. I had a brand new 18000 gallon gunite pool built last year. May 2017. The pool was finished with pebble tec and it looked amazing when they were finished. When the contractor gave me the "keys" to the pool we went...