Recent content by xsmarc

Thanks Lake, sorry for the delayed reply. I will look to get the recommended test material. Just one point though, a week ago I took water sample to Leslie’s for testing and results were not very off. They told me to increase the alkanity and then shock the pool. I use both liquid chlorine...

Thanks for quick reply Lake. - Pressure drops to 0 when turned off. - Clean starting pressure is 15, but goes to 20 within few minutes. Test from 30 minutes ago, 7:30pm ET, I use Leslie’s Testing strips: Free Chlorine - 3-4 PH - 6.8 - 7.0 Alkalinity - 80 -100 Hardness - 200 Stabilizer - low...

My Hayward micro clear DE filter (DE4800) is 25+ years old. I replaced the grids 3 years ago. Until last year it worked fine. This year completely different story. It slows down after running for 2-3 hours. I have opened the filter many times to wash and clean. I do not see any extraordinary...

Thanks Mark. I remember reading on one of these pool forums that people use a little bit of DE in cartridge filter for extra filtering. Was not aware of Jack’s filter fiber but good to know.

Thanks Herman, Yippee, Flying T, and Oly. Looks like two votes are for DE and two for sand. Most reviews do favor DE filter over others because the ability to pick up the smallest particles. However, I am also thinking about ease in maintenance. Herman- existing pipes and spacing is also on my...

Hello all, I need to replace my 20+ years old DE filter (Hayward Micro-clear DE-4800). I am looking for a bigger filter, easy to manage in terms of cleaning/backwashing, and the one that can filter a lot more water in less time. My pool is surrounded by trees and fair amount of debris fall in...

Last September I posted on the problem of 'how to seal the coping gap all around my pool' and received very useful guidance from several members. I am finally getting around it last week and have started working on the project. I will be using 'Deck-o-Seal' to seal the gap, received the...

HiddenRiver, do you remember if any rubber or foam type material was also inserted in the ap between the coping and deck prior to putting in Sikaflex. I was reading an article on the topic which says such material should be used alongside sealing product. Thx.

Thank you HiddenRiver, Kimkats, grottoguy, PurplePiggie, and sktn77a. I’ll check out all these products. - - - Updated - - - Sktna77a, luckily there is no leak around that skimmer.

Hi Kim and other friends, I checked photo bucket and turned they do still have a basic type of free account. So I signed up and uploaded 3 pictures. Here are all the links: Please let me know if you are able to see the photos. Thanks Marc

Hi all, Thanks all for replying. I am keep getting the 'exceed your quota' error while trying to post pictures. I have resized my pictures to the smallest ration but still not working. Do I have to delete the old pictures to free up my quota? but don't see any option to delete old pictures in...

Hello all, Please take a look at the photos I have posted. I need some advice as to what would be the best way to repair (or seal): 1. The cracks in concrete around the skimmer area. 2. The gap that goes all around the pool. Water is seeping in freezing during winter and pushing the tiles...

Hi Roger, I was able to go through the steps and have completed the tests to check the power. It is now confirmed there is power at the motor. Since this is a 15+ years old pump & motor, it would be better for us to replace the entire thing instead of just replacing the motor. Thanks again for...