Recent content by oddthorn

Thank you for your responses. That answered my question perfectly. After doing some more research. We decided to spend a little extra money and go with the SP2603VSP (the 220 Superpump VS). I was hoping for something a little automated also after researching the cost savings it should pay for...

I guess my actual question is missed, is there anything additional I will need for the dual speed? i.e. a pump controller or some kind of digital controller. I couldn't find any information on how it toggles between high speed and low speed.

Thank you, while I looked at that. I was really hoping to stay close to the same price point....I can easily do a direct replacement for about 350. the VS looks like it is closer to 800. the dual speed is 500.

Hi, My old 3/4 horse single speed Hayward Superpump finally bit the dust (the motor completely seized we knew it was coming by the sound it was making). I am looking at upgrading it to a 1 h/p dual speed Hayward Superpump. We were happy with the performance and its impeller section is identical...

Im getting my chlorine at Sprauge's Mermaid Pools in Fort Edward was either $12 or $13 for 5 gallons(before an $8 deposit on the jug). It went up a dollar from last year.

I can see the pattern of the liner at the deep end even after brushing! The water is still slightly cloudy but I think that is just filter work to clear it up the rest of the way. We received a good bit of rain over the last few days so my pool was pretty full. And to prepare I turned the pump...

Tasty I am in the middle of my first SLAM/adventure in pool ownership, I will say the chlorine use is very front loaded in the SLAM, I am sure there are going to be a few people to direct you to PoolSchool and the pool calculator. I STRONGLY suggest you take some time to read the articles that...

So I thought I would update I have not done any updates knowing the problems the site has had and I figured I didn't need help so I could continue on and leave the bandwidth for people who did need the help. I have been maintaining my SLAM, I can pass the OCLT and the CC test just waiting for...

It didn't pass an unofficial OCLT. I didn't expect it to but the timing was there, for one. I lost about 5PPM overnight topped it off left in recirc and going to bed. I think I will teach wife how to backwash later today. She is pretty motivated she wants to start swimming!

So I have not made a post for a couple of days because as soon as I got my test kit the website went down! I am glad I did all of that reading ahead of time! Here is a recap of what has been going on. Tuesday: Test kit came in I tested the water here were my numbers FC .5 CC 1.5 PH 7.2 TA 70...

So I know you guys don't recommend guessing on chlorine but I tried to keep the OTO measurement at least reading today. So I put in 1 gallon of 8.25 this morning and it zero'd out by noon. So I put in another 2. I checked again around 4 and it nearly zero'd out again so I put in another two...

I asked about refilling them, the lady said that they do not refill them at the store so they charge the 18 every time and give back the deposit. Funny thing when I was there a guy came in with a sample and the same lady I was talking to did the guys test saw it had no chlorine, she then asked...

So I got the gasket and went ahead and got 40 ft of vacuum hose. Bad news the problem wasn't the gasket! The lid is cracked!! Back to the store I go! I did find out some good news the store I went to sells 5 gallon carboys(sp??) for 18 when you return the container you get 8 back!! I think I...

I will try the marine epoxy! I am sure I am way overthinking the vacuum hose but my skimmer is in the corner of the deep end. Using a little bit of math tells me the pool is 33.5' corner to corner and the pool is 3 ft deep at that end so I would either need a 35' or 40' hose. I guess I am not...

Hi Ship, That is awesome I havn't checked out the hardware stores yet but I will now!