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    What size is my filter

    Thanks MITS. That is what I first thought. Model 40 = 40 sq ft But, the grids are flat with a sock over them. There are no curves or wrinkles. Thanks Scott. I guess another way I could double check is the filter uses 3 scoops of DE. The Fiber Clear website says it takes 1/8 the amount of FC...
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    What size is my filter

    Hi All I'm going to try using Fiber Clear this year and the bag tells you how much to use depending on how many square feet your filter is. I have a Proline DE model 40 filter. It is 10 years old, and while the owners manual technically exists, finding it wold be better left to someone like...
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    leaving solar cover on all winter

    Thanks all. The solar cover is getting stored and I'm buying a better winter cover. Mike
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    leaving solar cover on all winter

    My winter cover kept sinking last year. Pumping the water off the top kept draining the pool. And removing it in the spring was a complete disaster. Can I leave the solar cover on all winter to keep the large debris out without damaging the solar cover? I live in SE Pa. and it does freeze from...
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    Making the switch

    Thanks Dave. Mike
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    Making the switch

    Hi all. Been reading the forums for about 2 weeks now and have decided to go BBB. For years I've been using the pool store approach. I would open the pool on Memorial day. Everything would be fine until about the end of July. August was a loosing battle until I would close the pool on labor...