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As I am currently SLAMing my pool dealing with an algae outbreak I am wondering whether the cartridge filter that was previously installed for the pool is the proper size. My pool's roughly 12k gallons and the current filter is a PA90, so I guess that means it's a 90sq ft area for filtration...

Yet another, overdue update: the RJ-30+ is installed! We went on a trip a couple weeks ago and when we came back, the pool was looking pretty green and nasty. I decided to suck it up and install this - which I found to be more nerve-wracking than the pump installation due to the small area I had...

Update all: I did the install myself successfully! The trick to the PVC work was dry fitting everything first. Measure 18 times, cut once! I got lucky in that my existing pump was running on 230V and the timer's hardware had been replaced to a T104P. I left the timer in place and am just...

Thanks Fuldo and ljjasper - I am okay with the longer ROI on the VSP. The pump is right outside our master bedroom wall, and when it's running it's very loud inside. Moreover the timer is broken, so I've been having to manually turn it on and off. I just have the sense that the VSP will be...

Thanks Jim. I've ordered the kit and it should be delivered tomorrow. Hopefully I can get the pump installed this weekend, and once I've got the water balanced, I'll put the SWG in. I'll update this thread with the results!

The current filter is a cartridge - Hayward C900, I believe. The pump's label indicates it is rated for salt water too. No plans on changing it at this time as from what I can tell it's functioning properly and should have the proper capacity, unless someone here indicates otherwise.

Okay, I think I'm doing the install myself. The cost savings is insane. I'm looking at the CircuPool RJ30Plus because of the 7-year self install warranty, and they're running a $100 off sale right now. I've been researching VS pumps, not really sure what works best with that. I'm also thinking...

Hadn't thought about getting the pump itself repaired. I love the idea of not wasting money on electricity. No one has mentioned these to me yet. As for the concept of doing the work myself... I'm not totally intimidated by it - I just don't want to screw anything up. Moreover, I'm slightly...

Hi all, New pool owner here - purchased our first house recently with a relatively small (12-13k gallon) inground pool with a basic pump and Hayward cartridge filter system. Supposedly the pump motor, seals, cartridge filter had been replaced last August. I have a letter from the previous...