Recent content by SabrinaMC

Thanks! Ours also has a valve that lets you select different options such as backwash, rinse, waste, drain... As did the last sand filter we had... I suspect all sand filters do? As far as operating costs, are they all pretty similar? I bet a new one of any type would be more energy efficient...

Hi, I'm new to the board, here is a little introduction. We bought our house in August 2015. The house was built in 1979 but we don't know when the pool was added. I would guess 80's or 90's. I am the primary pool caregiver around here :D, we have owned an 18 ft above ground with a sand...