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Hi Jules. Thanks for the reply. Just another piece of info to put into the data base. :-D Is your booster pump like one for a pool cleaner? One possibility is that something is caught in the impeller and not allowing the motor to turn. Taking the pump part off and trying the motor would...

Hi Jules. If you don't mind sharing, what was the resolution to this problem? You've been keeping us pool equipment junkies in limbo. :? Thanks

Hello Lambdin, I have no knowledge about the pool. However, IMHO, the punp that is being considered is oversized for your pool and quite possibily your filter. I suggest that you go with a 3/4 or 1 hp 2 speed pump and a 300 pound sand filter. Filtering the pool on low speed will typically...

Congratulations. I think that I would have added another union coming out of the pump. You can always add that when the time comes to service the pump. :wink: It will be a good idea to put a seal kit on your wish list. Perhaps you can find one that is marked down now that Labor Day has come...

Yes, unions are a really good idea. The threaded ones give you more flexiblity but are more expensive. If you have a small leak they would be easy to tighten and/or disasemble. If you were to put one close to the pump as well as the filter, it would make any future servicing easier. Take a...

Very good points 4x4. However, there are those on this site that make their livings servicing pools and pool equipment that think the addition of the pea gravel is a very good idea and may even increase the efficiency of filtration. The belief is that the pea gravel will help protect the...

From what I can discern, the #20 signifies pool filter grade. For your particular size, .45-.55mm, according to Hayward, this would translate into size 1/2 (not one half). Rule of thumb is to make sure it comes in a bag labeled as swimming pool filter sand. Some pool stores will sell blasting...

Great :-D . Since you have the dedicated return for the 360, if you would like in the future it would be very easy to install a booster pump if you wanted. Pools are great - so many things to keep you wondering. Cheers!

Hello Julian, Did you come to a resolution? I appreciate your in depth study of the situation and possible remedies. The typical differences between a top mount and a side mount on filters are their design characteristics. Side mounts are typically all designed for high flow applications...

Do you know the pipe sizing? I would imagine that your head is probably higer than you think. That is a pretty stong pump and if you want to keep it then I would go with the 31" side mount hi flow filter. This is an expensive route. :( I think that you could replace the pump and use the 24"...

You are to be commended for your dilligence. You have done your homework well. Yes, your current pump is too much for your pool. A 3/4 hp 2 speed pump (low speed for energy savings and filtering, high speed for vacuuming) should be all you need if you have no special water features. I would...

Hi Dave, As I recall, you were one of the participants in the prrevious discussion and I'm glad you've chimed in. I was given my Hayward 210 by a lady that wasn't happy with how it filtered. Is was about a year old and was full of algae. I emptied it out and cleaned it. Upon looking for a...

As the dog days are upon us, many are reluctantly thinking of closing their pools. So, to keep us on our toes I have a sand filter question. I was reading a PF post that talked about adding pea gravel into the filter first. This got me to thinking - has anyone tried a progressive sand...

Thanks Jason :) .

Is there any reason that a dedicated pressure return cannot be hard plumbed? I am helping a friend recover their pool and have noticed that the Polaris pressure hoses for this application have become unservicable. The suction side has collasped and is entraining air. It uses a Polaris 3/4 hp...

Sorry, I forgot to post the water numbers :oops: . FC 7 CC 0 pH 7.2 TA 120 CH 250 CYA <30, 25 best guess Thanks

The staining is organic in nature. Tri-chlor will dissolve it pretty well. Upon further evaluation, I would imagine that a good scrubbing and power wash would bring it back to life. Short of draining and doing this, what's the suggested course of action?

The 25" filter will be great. I'm assuming that it will hold 300 lbs or so of sand. Please consider what type of sand that they will be using. It is not uncommon to use size 1/2 sand. This is pretty coarse and most are not happy with it and end up going to a cartridge filter. This is how I...

Many thanks Jason. It isn't metal staining - though there are a few spots in the pool where iron staining is appearant - rusty appearance- looks like something fell to the bottom and started to decompose. My guess would be organic. It looks like there may have been a solids (algae?) build...

Very cool 8) 8) . Thanks again.

Thanks so much Jason. I tried the pool calculator and couldn't figure out how to do this. Perhaps I'm still using the old one. Thanks again.

I am currently helping a friend that has let their pool get away from them. Over this last weeked, they drained and refilled their 25K gallon pool. I have been able to help and advise them about the water and it is now under control. The bottom of the pool is very stained - looks dirty. Does...

Would anyone know how much ch a pound of Cal-Hypo adds to 10K gallons? It is 48% strength.

Hello Sue, Intex reccomends keeping it between 30-50 ppm. Others have found that higher levels are ok as well.

In my experience, the run times suggested are longer than necessary. Trying to cover all of the bases I suppose. Of course, you will have to figure out what is going to work with your pool. The timer is not very flexible, and you do have to reset it after a power loss. I operate mine for 1...

Welcome. I noticed that you didn't mention anything about the filter. What is being considered? It is important to properly match the filter with the pump selected. I would suggest a 2 speed pump. A 3/4 or 1 hp 2 speed pump will save you operating costs in the long run. If possible, choose...

Hi Anna, MeSue makes some good points. I would suggest plumbing in a "T" fitting before your attachment fitting. In the open leg of the "T", install a 3/4" threaded reducing bushing. Install this so that the threaded bushing faces down into the pool water. When running on low speed, you...

Hello Anna, When you are running your pump on high speed, the hose to your skimmer is not allowing enough water to pass through it. This creates a higher suction force and the results are what you are seeing. I am not familiar with the PoolSkim. Can you increase the size of the hose? If...

Hello Jmills, Please see Rhesha's question concerning the 1500 pump (page 2 of the forum). Jaxwaterboy has a link at the bottom of his reply that leads to pictures of his conversion. May be helpful.

Rachel, Don't apologize. We all were ignorant about pools at one time. Keep asking those questions and reading as much as you can. :)