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  1. dazedandconfused

    Help! Too much suction when vacuuming!

    Hello. Since we replaced our old cartridge filter with a DE filter I have way too much suction when I attempt to vacuum. The vacuum head attaches itself to the pool floor and won't budge and the hose collapses. I have to run to the skimmer and pull the hose out. Can anyone tell from the photo if...
  2. dazedandconfused

    Help with test results, pretty please!

    Hey guys. Here's the deal...Our pool was a green, slimy mess. DH (dear hubby) drained it (he's very impatient), we replaced our two cartridge filter system with a DE filter...then our pump and motor bit the dust! That was 2 weeks ago! I didn't realize the pump and motor I ordered had to come...
  3. dazedandconfused

    Yikes! Newbie needs help with...well, everything!!

    So glad I found this forum! This is the 3rd pool I've had, but the only one that has given me problems. We purchased this home with pool 6 years ago. We've had trouble with it turning green and slimy on an almost weekly basis every swim season. It's an inground gunite. (Can't wait to go to the...
  4. dazedandconfused

    Need advice on pump replacement please.

    New member here. I'm very impressed with this forum! :goodjob: We have an inground gunite pool and our old Pentair Challenger 3/4HP pump bit the dust! I was searching the web for a replacement and found a great deal on a Hayward Power Flo 2 Pump 3/4 HP 115V SP1775. Here's my question...our...