Recent content by spf30

I posted yesterday about suggestions for cordless, but have since read a bit more and now wondering if corded is actually a better option? I know the cords can get frustrating, but it sounds like the corded work better, hold up better, more power etc. As far as climbing walls of an above ground...

I had researched robots last fall and settled on this one because a friend also used it and has had good luck with it. I waited to buy it till now (warranty etc), but now it's not available. I don't know enough about them to know what to get/avoid but want something no more than $300. Can...

Not sure if this is the best place to post, so please direct me if I should post in a different spot! Our AG pool has been algae free all season. However, there were a couple days in the past week we weren't able to check it. The water level got a bit too low so the breaker kicked off the pump...

Ive heard of soft opening but had no idea what it was! But I'm confused...you keep the cover on, add the water. Do you then start the filter, add the chemicals as well, or can we just add the water and not get the filter/chems going until we pop the cover?? How do you get the chems in with the...

I was wondering if there is any reason we couldn't fill the pool with the cover still on? The rationale being that we aren't quite ready to remove the cover/start the filter running, but figured we'd be a step ahead of the game if the pool is already filled once we do open. Thought if we have...

Yes, that's what we're trying to avoid if possible! Figured I'd check to see if someone had a creative way without emptying it!

We have to replace the spider valve (yet again), but when we pulled it off, the manifold pipe came up with it. How can we reseat the manifold back into the sand??

There have been times when we've had to use a floc of sorts. But as VinnyinNJ said, the key is to vacuum to waste! Fill your pool quite high, so you have water to dump. Once all the particulate has settled on the bottom, put your vacuum head/in as carefully as you can (yes, the water will blow...

Thanks! Clearly proving my lack of knowledge on the subject!:)

Upon closer inspection, the link you provided appears to be a different model no. than the picture you posted. Are they in fact the same thing? I don't know much about pumps to know if it's apple/apples so to speak!

Thank you for taking the time to post! I will look into this one as well. We have to have something soon with all the rain expected. Didn't think to do this earlier...

Thanks so much!!

Thank you! We aren't able to remove our leaf net without having to undo a spiderweb of ropes used to keep the cover down (we have an unusual setup and only way we could keep the cover down. Will this pump clog up with leaves underneath or is it covered in a way the water should still pump out in...

Can anyone recommend a decent pump we can get to pump off the water collecting on our cover? Not wanting to spend a lot (was an expensive pool year!) and something easy to operate. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Ive been watching some videos as to what to trouble shoot, and all have mentioned what you've mentioned! One thing that wasn't clear was (and I reiterate I'm not 'electric' savvy!), but it seemed the videos didn't discuss shutting off breaker when opening up the rear plate to try to get the...