Recent content by SteelSteve

Thanks for the replies and the link. I think I've decided to just hard plumb the line using PVC, then I'm going to use flex PVC with shutoff valves for my filter and return.

I just received my new Hayward pump from Amazon, and I've discovered a problem. With my original Sta-Rite pump the connector that attached to the hose running from the pump to the Sta-Rite filter was and externally threaded peace with the hose attached to using a 2 or 2.5 inch collar (picture...

Update- So I bought food coloring and went around the areas of the pool I suspect may have a leak. Sorry to say the experiment was inconclusive. I saw no visible evidence that the food coloring was drawn to what might be a leak. Now this is by no means conclusive, as I'm now wondering if I...

Leak appears to be no where near the skimmer (half way around the pool from there). I suspected it might be a seam, I'm going to try the dye / food coloring this weekend and see what happens. Unfortunately the liner is only 2 years old, and I'm sure since I let the dog swim in the pool even it...

So I already have small leaks in my pump and sand filter. Already planned on replacing the pump, sand in the sand filter, the sand filter cap, and all hoses. However over the last few weeks I've noticed my water levels drop quickly. Normally this is a sign of a hole in my hose, but they look...

Put mine on a timer, runs 12 hours a day 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Have you had any problems switching to hard PVC lines? I was told by the store I bought the pool at that I couldn't use hard PVC lines as 1.) the pump wasn't strong enough, and 2.) it transferred vibrations from the pump to the skimmer causing leaks, etc. They say the best I can do is to use...

YippeeSKippy:: Yes currently I am still using the mineral pack and back pack (until now I've had no reason to doubt it). My parents have always had pools and have instilled shocking every weekend which is why I do that, as for Chlorine during the week isn't that what the FROG is for? I've never...

Thanks for the quick responses. I thought after 7 seasons I was an old salt at maintaining pools, but it looks like I'm wrong. Kimkats:: I'm sorry to say that I'm not just now adding the Frog, it was what the pool store sold with the pool so it's been in use for 7 seasons. Since the season...

Fist let me provide some basic information : Pool - Above Ground - 24ft round Steal pool - approx. 13,000 gals. Frog inline Chlorination system (Mineral pack + Chlorine pack) Filtration is Sand filter with 1 horse pump I've had the pool now for about 7 seasons. The first liner (yes I said...