Recent content by TNova

UPDATE (hopefully the last): Got the new grids early and installed them. I noticed one small hole in one of the grids that I didn't notice when cleaning them a week plus ago. My guess is that this was contributing to the cloudiness and pushing some of the DE back into the pool. I also...

thanks for the advice... unfortunately I can't check because the display is still out. The service company is ordering a new display for me and will hopefully get in sooner than later. The measurement wasn't from my own test, it was from Leslie's analysis. I will say that the pool is slowly...

Morning... Here is my update after the OCLT performed and there was no visible change in the FC as it registered 2 both at night (10 pm) and this morning (7:30 am) so I don't think that I need a SLAM at this point. Unfortunately, I was wrong and I do not have the Taylor K-2005 test kit and will...

I do have my own test kit. I believe that I have a Taylor K-1005 kit but I'd have to double-check to be 100% sure. I will definitely perform the OCLT tonight and again tomorrow morning to see. Not sure I ever would have thought to do that (another reason to love this site and its members!) so...

Thanks for the reply! My old pump was a Hayward SuperMax 1.5hp single speed pump and was ~ 6 years old before it burnt out. In regards to the cloudiness, when installing the new pump, I took apart my filter to clean it and check for any wholes etc, in the grids. The grids were not green as...

Figured I'd update with a few more steps. The pump seems to be working albeit not as I expect it should. The water is only circulating on top slightly and only when the pump is on speed 4 (3250 RMPs). Anything less and you wouldn't know that the pump is even on. In regards to the display, it...

Yes, this was a DIY install but it was done with a friend who is an electrician and does some plumbing on the side (although not with pools). The display was working fine and then just went blank. The pump is still working as it had before the display went. In my searches, I haven't found...

Thanks for the reply... Right now, the water isn't moving enough to get any of the surface debris into the skimmer. This is at full power as well. My new problem is that the display on the User Interface is illuminated but is no longer displaying any words. I'm looking to try and find a...

I figured I'd go to the best source I know for help.... I just installed a Hayward Max-Flo VS Pump (1.65 hp) and have run into a head scratcher for me. When running at it's highest speed (3,250 rpm), the pressure on my filter is about 18, when it drops down to speed 2 (1,750 rpm) the pressure...

Hi all... I'm in the process of getting a new pump and I realized that I may not have the right calculations for my pool. I have an irregular shaped kidney style gunite pool. I'm hoping someone can help me with the math for getting my gallons correct so I can properly size my new pump. I'm...

Thank you very much for that information. I plan to go back to one of the stores tonight to discuss more options. Based on your thoughts of an 80 gpm vs 60 gpm, do you have a recommendation? I could always replace the filter grids again in the Nautalis but don't think it will save that much...

Hi all... I have a 24k gallon in ground plaster pool with a Nautilus DE filter and a 1.5 HP single speed Hayward pump (7yrs old), a Hayward heating system, and an auxiliary pump that I never use anymore. The other day the main pump started smoking and basically burnt itself out. I'm now...