Recent content by tony3138

I have a 32K gal inground vinyl pool. 3 weeks ago I took a water sample to the local pool store for analysis. They said the CYA was 171 and that I needed to drain and refill 70% of the water. I am on a well system so that is not possible without having water hauled in. So, I set up a...

I installed a 200 sq ft cartridge filter system this Spring on my 30,000 sq ft in-ground pool. I know that it is a little undersized. Over the last 25 years I have used a DE filtering system. All I’m looking for today is what others experience with a similar setups. In particular, I would like...

I keep the FC between 1-3. The CYA is my issue. I had the pool water tested at a pool store today and the CYA is at 170. Way too high. Now I have to find a way to lower it. I'm on a well so draining 20K gallons for water and refilling is not a good option. I was surprised that I had an...

Thanks, I will do the overnight test. I didn't consider algae as the issue since the water is crystal clear looking, even in the 8' deep end. I now know the filter cartridge is undersized but how long would you expect the cartridge to go between cleanings?

Yes, I agree, I should have gone with one of the 425 sq ft filters. I am planning to switch this 200 sq ft filter out for a 425 sq ft filter but I wanted to find out roughly how long I should expect the filter to last between cleaning. Even though it is undersized shouldn't I get a week out of...

I purchased a 200 sq ft cartridge filter system 2 months ago that is suppose to work for in-ground pools up to 49,000 gallons. The purchase was to replace my 20 year old DE filter system. My pool is 32,000 gallons and the water is staying well balanced and very clean. Currently I am having to...