Recent content by Steve C.

@John T That's a good question. The filter screens have a few small tears, and you can see some DE blow in through the jets when added to the skimmer. But there doesn't seem to be much DE settling on the steps and the pressure has been about 20 lb since right after startup. Normal startup...

OK thanks, reassurance much appreciated! Steve C.

Hey TFP Forum, how many days can algae last if the FC is staying high and pool is being brushed? Our IG pool was repaired last week after an entire summer down--a pipe on the pressure side had fractured under the concrete deck, so impossible to run filter. Water became green and opaque with...

PS -- an afterthought -- you asked about an owner's manual and mentioned that the pool came with your house. If you're like us and never had to take care of a pool before, just in case you havent' seen it there IS a book from Leslie's pool supply that's like a general pool maintenance manual...

Hi, We have the same setup. It surprised me when taking it apart (it DID come apart -- whew!) that #16 (brass nut) turned out not to be a simple hex nut but a threaded sleeve kind of deal. On the parts list it's an "insert nut" perhaps 1.5 to 2 inches long...

Sean, Thank you for the clear, to-the-point, step by step directions. I can run with that...being a guy that turns wrenches on other equipment but having little experience with how pool stuff is put together. It's Friday evening, September 5, just now checking personal emails (and forum...

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I hadn't thought about other things that influence heater operation, like water flow, definitely need to check. To answer your question, the filter has been cleaned at least twice -- disassembled, screens cleaned, new DE, pressure back in 20-lb range --...

Hey TFP Folks, Setup: 22K gallon Gunite pool and spa with Anthony DE filter, age about 15 years; PentAir WhisperFlo pump, age 2 years; RayPak RP2100 gas heater with electronic ignition, original to pool; Anthony Pools Antho-Touch 2040 indoor control panel, allows switch from pool function...