Recent content by rickpenner

I bought a couple of 2x20 panels used that have the inlet and outlet on the same end of the panel (not sure what brnad they are). I'd like to add a couple more 4x10 or 12 (depends what fits on my roof) to this that have inlet/outlet on opposite ends. I swear I saw a diagram somewhere on this...

Thanks, I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet. This is my first pool year, so I think I used a lot more reagent than neccessary. Next year should be cheaper. I have to say though, that the couple hundred dollars I spent on the kit and reagents has been well worth it, my water's been...

I have found 2 places that I can order kits and reagents from: Ontario Lifesaving Society and Apollo Pools. I ordered replacement DPD powder and with shipping it comes to $30. The K2006 kit is $145 plus over $20 shipping. Are there any cheaper alternatives in Canada?

I had this same problem. I also replaced the gasket and divertor, then the whole top, still the same problem. I ended up having to replace the valve assembly (not sure if that's the right name for it). This is the part that sits right on top of the filter container with the inlets and...

I don't know much about different brands. I just made sure that the walls and tracks looked good with no corrosion. If the pool has been in use recently then I think chances are good that the pump and filter are in working condition. I think you always take a chance buying used, but if you go...

I bought a used 21 foot AG pool and am very happy with it. Just make sure that everything is in good shape before buying, including the pump and filter and make sure all the parts are there. I dismantled the one I bought and that helped alot to figure out how it's put together. I had some...

Pool store gave me a good price on the whole assembly, including new valve, so I replaced it all. Just did it last night, no more water out the backwash hose, I guess we'll see over the next while if it totally fixed the issue with the dirt going back into the pool. I do suspect that my pump...

Re: Waterway Sand Filter Problem - Warped Valve Assembly Well, I figured I would finish off this thread in case anyone else has the same problem. My filter problems (leaking to backwash when on filter mode, dirt coming back into the pool) were due to a warped valve assembly. If the surface...

Well, I'm still having problems with my filter. I replaced the spider gasket even though the old one looked fine. I still have dirt coming into the pool thru the return when I vacuum, and water leaking to the backwash hose when filtering. My pool is clear until the kids go swimming, then they...

I topped off my pool yesterday and started to do my first vacuum. I have a pretty good layer of dirt at the bottom. It’s not a lot, just whatever accumulated over winter and settled to the bottom. Is it a good idea to vacuum this to waste, or can I just go through the filter? I tried it for...

Thanks. I'm impressed by the activity and quick responses on this site. Very helpful! A lot of my questions were answered just by reading all the info here! :-D

What are the effects of this? I have a 19" filter with 200 lbs of sand and I think my pump is 1 hp.

Thanks. I'll take it apart today and have a look. Yep, found that out very quickly. Another mistake is not putting a shutoff valve by the skimmer. Had to drain some water from the pool to fix my leaks. I tried to use all the plumbing/fittings that came with my used pool, and had to pretty...

I'm pretty sure the valve is new as well, but I could be wrong, I got everything from the guy that I bought the pool from. I am the installer, so yes, I will be doing it for free. :wink: Any chance it could be an install problem, and not the gasket?

I have a brand new Waterway Carefree sand filter (well, not brand new, but never been used). I just got it set up and filled the pool to the skimer to test it out. When I set the valve to Filter, I get a fair amount of water going to Waste as well as to the pool. Guy at the pool store said it...