Recent content by pcdanman

Hey guys, I figure its time for an update. We didn't end up getting the pool up before the new year because we were missing small parts (screws, ring joiners) and being so close Chirstmas it took us a while to receive them. It seemed like they had given us the parts packs for a smaller pool...

Re: 1 1/4" vs 1 1/2" plumbing Already there. I have been using TFPC since summer 2011/2012. However, last season I went with an SWG so I didn't have to dose manually. Before then I was using cal-hypo because strong bleach is not really available in Australia and often all you can...

Dom, do the large ends attach to the Intex hoses? If so, they are 50mm metric threads. My pool does not have Intex hose connectors. I suppose I could use them the other way around (to convert my 1 1/2 inch threaded socket to 50mm metric (Intex) thread) and then use a reducing sleeve to get...

I'm sure that I will not. It will be like going from my Intex cartridge filter to the Bestway sand filter: night and day. I think I will leave it for after Christmas though. It's our turn for Christmas lunch this year. I have plenty do

Thanks for the input guys. I think that I will try out the pump and filter included. But if I have problems I will drop it like a hot potato. The real problem is that fittings on the pool jets are in imperial sizes, whereas all pumps and filters over here are 40mm or 50mm metric. With my Intex...

Hey everyone, Long time lurker, first time poster. We have bought an 18' Poolscape (Bunnings, Australia) round metal sided pool to install. Today it arrived and I have pulled everything out of the boxes to make sure that its all there. The pool came with a 450w (doesn't say how many HP) pump...