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with the old filter I could not pull out the skimmer basket at all with the pump running but it was bigger as well can you pull the basket out on yours with pump running

I noticed my psi is low around 10 and It doesnt raise much,,, I've been running the pump for like 4 days straight... also before I could not pull out my basket with the pump running And now it comes right out with the pump running, Wondering if I have something else going on the suction side

Hey Doc nice talking with you I'm right down the street in Woodstock Thanks everyone

Hello My 2hp pentair challenger is or has been loud the past couple of Summers I've been looking at variable speed pumps and they are 150-on up more expensive Are they worth the extra$ And do I need a 2hp for my 18x36 pool ?? Also any brands you guys like Reviews of Haywards on Amazon...

Hello I bought a safety mesh cover on CL for 100$ last October and couldn't wait to use it this winter Well here it is Feb 2 and the water is nasty Cant tell if it's green or Black The winter here in Atl hasn't been to cold but we have had alot of rain Couple of questions- Am I suppose...

OK Dumb question What if a I just ignored it Where does the rain water go will the pool overflow or is there some kind of drain in the skimmer

Hello I recently bought a mesh safety cover on CL for a very good price. I put it on with bungee cords in the mean time Also I blew out the pipes for winter and sealed them up Drained the sand filter as well. Lately we have been getting alot of rain The water level is getting up there and...

Hello Folks Decided to fill it back up with Water rather than Dirt :) Just Kiddin I love my pool When they came out and measured they said it still Square (So that's good) Have a question for the Pros here How does the bottom look And whats up with these new double drain covers now Any...

it's on the slope near the shallow end about 4ft of water i was thinking the same drain to about 1feet of water

Hello I'm I have a in ground 18 x 36 pool Fiberglass steps on the side I'm about due for a liner but money is kinda tight I'm loosing water about an inch a day..I have an idea where the hole is but the water temp is around 50 degrees. I would like to go rent a pump and drain the water and...

What's funny now Is I filled it up yesterday to the bottom of the skimmer right at it, and now it's not leaking.. Could it be that my mother in law drained enough water down to trigger the hydrostat valve to open Just trying to see what really happened..

i was just saying when it does rain which it hasn't in a while that's the method i use I lost alot of water the past week

Hello I came home one day and noticed my pool looked different (After it rains I have a pool on top of the pool and a little pump to drain the water well if there's holes in the tarp what am I draining right) It's a 18x36 vinyl and I covered it about a month ago with a cheap tarp... I blew...

this is getting good :) My 2hp motor is fine..... I called the local Motor place in my city and the guy happens to be a pool guy in the business for 30+ years and he says that it's not my motor and it's my Filter. so when I saw your reply I had to chuckle :) I'm preying it's not my filter...

Pressure becomes too high My pressure is good Stays the same as before

After running pump for hrs I get lil piles of sand all over the deep end forming I used to have a 1.5hp motor and switched to a 2hp recently Found it used from a local pool guy here Is this 2hp blowing sand you think??

Thank You All I will be getting a Taylor Test kit asap

I've looked high and low for 10% 12% bleach Where do you find it?? I see at Home Depot Clorox Outdoor which has no reading on the label Is this the 12% stuff??

Hello I recently closed my chlorinator and been adding 1 bottle of bleach every other day I'm in Atlanta and it's hotttttt Is this normal??

Hello After reading alot of topics here I'm asking myself should I continue to put the 3" tabs from Aqua Chem in my chlorinator If not what do I do with my chlorinator? What do you all think? One last question I had a pool guy tell me to take 3 tabs, crush them up and soak them in a 5gal...

Hello from N Ga Love the forum and look forward to saving money and tackling my pool water

can you advise a better tab to use?? Lately I've been hammering them up and soaking in a 5gal bucket and pooring in pool. Also how do I lower CYA

Can I add Bleach in my skimmer? If I have chlorinator.. I'm using Aqua Chem 3" Tabs in the chlorinator now

Hello I just registered today However I've learned alot of good stuff on here I just bought a skimmer sock the last week. I have a 18x36 inground with a sand filter The reason for me getting this was it collects alot of lil stuff (Dog hair, bugs lil pieces of Crud and whatever) I bought a...