Recent content by Thetaxguy

Do you have a smooth-bore hose suggestion?

I'm looking for a good smooth-bore vacuum hose for my pole mounted vacuum. I've scoured the internet and EVERY manufacturer claims to have the best hose. So... which one have you used, and would you recommend it? TIA

No picture. More of an observation when the pump is running at night and the pool light is on. I will take apicture when I get back in town.

Yeah, the cartridges can be a hard pill to swallow. I've still got some time left on the cartridges. I figure when they will need to be replaced, I may look at moving over to sand.

An actuator huh? That would make sense. I'll have to get one of those installed. What make/model do you suggest? Are the actuators mechanical or electrical? Would I need anything else to make the actuators work properly? You're right. The 2 speed would be a better investment given my current...

Ok, I have read through multiple posts here that state that a variable speed pump would work with an in-floor system. However, my pool builder states that in order for the VSP to work with the in-floor cleaners, I would need to run it at full speed 8hr/day. I was under the impression that the...

Sounds good to me. Keeps more $ in my pocket. Thanks!

I have a Hayward swimclear 3025. Pool size is ~24k gallons. Particulates levels in the water are ok, but could be better.

Sorry it appears that I put this in the wrong forum. Mods, please move to the correct forum. Sorry for being a noob.

Hey all, I am replacing my Super II with an Eco star 3400vsp. I currently have a cartridge filter, however my pool guy is saying that I should change over to a sand filter because the cartridge filter get gunked up with the sand storms we have here. My cartridges are pulling 5+ lbs of silt...