Recent content by michaelmew

Thanks for the replies! I fixed the link in my post. We had not considered backflow prevention. That is definitely a cause for concern. Matt, I think you have a better idea. I'll do some more research on RO systems and come back with any questions. -michaelmew

I'm fortunate enough that the supply line for my auto fill device also provides water for my outdoor kitchen sink upstream. We are thinking about adding a water filter upstream of both items. The thought is that we want it for the sink, we might as well use it for the pool fill. The filters...

Thanks for the response. Would you mind elaborating please? There is a check valve between the chloronator and heater and the heat pump is on the other side of the heater. Am i mistaken to think that will prevent the water from the chloronator from flowing back into those devices? The advantage...

Hello! I have an inline chloronator for 3" pucks that I use from time to time to supplement my daily liquid chlorine upkeep when I want to add stabilizer. I use the pucks because I have a lot of them available for free. I run my pump on a low speed and low GPM almost exclusively. My question: Is...

Hello! I'm dialing in my system and would appreciate feedback. 5k pool. VSP. DE filter. Chlorinated (not SWG). Pool is covered when not in use. I also have a heater and heat pump but those do not run daily. We are working adults who are most likely to use the pool in the mornings before work...

Thanks! Yes, I'm only asking to make sure I've got healthy conditions and because I'm genuinely curious about the science behind it. Your statement about the chemicals is reassuring. The reservoir's purpose is to catch overflow from swimmer displacement and surge from the swim jet. I'll grab...

Hello, My setup is a 5k gal pool/swim spa with a small ~500 gal reservoir directly adjacent to it. The filter pump suction and return is 100% to/from the pool side. We have a separate VS pump the draws from the pool AND reservoir, controlled through a valve. The return line is also controlled...

Thanks for the head's up. I'll read up on it.

Hi! We recently built a pool and I've been lurking here for a bit. Now that we've got water in it, I decided to join. It's about 5k gallons pool/swim spa/hot tub combo. It borders our patio so we raised the shell partly out of the water in order to can sit along the coping as bonus seating...