I have an Intex 4440 gallon (15 foot by 48 inch) metal frame pool. I am using retrofit Hayward in-wall skimmer, pump, S144T Sand filter, and propane heater in that order. I am still using the original Intex salt water system on a separate circuit for 4 hours of chlorine production daily. Water is very clear. I bought a timer for the Hayward pump, but am not sure when I should run it.
Is it safe to have a skimmer with no other suction returns when kids are in pool? Instructions always mention two returns...
Do people leave the filter on all the time, or run it a certain time of day.
Basically, when we are going to use pool, I remove cover and let it run for a few hours and keep it on during use as it also supports the fountain...
I know my plumbing is all over the place, but I was making use of existing connections. Next year, I will run one PVC pipe to pool and sprinkler - currently I split it by heater and run separate lines to each. I also used the Intex original tubing to make the pool connections as when teh pool is full of kids, the sides shake a little, and I was worried about PVC connection directly to pool being too rigid. This is an 8 year old pool that I take down, store inside, and put up each year for a 4 month season.. The propane heater was the best investment... About $5 an hour to run...
Is it safe to have a skimmer with no other suction returns when kids are in pool? Instructions always mention two returns...
Do people leave the filter on all the time, or run it a certain time of day.
Basically, when we are going to use pool, I remove cover and let it run for a few hours and keep it on during use as it also supports the fountain...
I know my plumbing is all over the place, but I was making use of existing connections. Next year, I will run one PVC pipe to pool and sprinkler - currently I split it by heater and run separate lines to each. I also used the Intex original tubing to make the pool connections as when teh pool is full of kids, the sides shake a little, and I was worried about PVC connection directly to pool being too rigid. This is an 8 year old pool that I take down, store inside, and put up each year for a 4 month season.. The propane heater was the best investment... About $5 an hour to run...