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    Can a pump be too big?

    This is an interesting difference of opinion! Here are more details about the pool in question: 16K gallons, no spa or waterfall, the filter is a Hayward Pro Series Sand Filter Model S310S with Zeobrite. The pump is a Tristar SP3220ZZ 2-speed. The plumbing is 2 inch diameter. The contractor...
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    Can a pump be too big?

    We have a 16K gallon new plaster/pebble pool. When we signed the contract, it was to include a 1hp, one-speed pump. However, we upgraded to a 2hp, two-speed pump. Is it possible that the pump is TOO powerful for the size of the pool?
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    Muriatic Acid in New Pool

    Thank you so much for the great replies. I'm in the water again!
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    Muriatic Acid in New Pool

    Our new inground, plaster/pebble pool was crystal clear and perfectly balanced. Then, workers came to repair some gouges and smooth the pebble bottom. They did this while the pool was filled and used several gallons of muriatic acid. This lowered the ph to the bottom of the color scale, so we...