First Time Pool Owner

[JVTrain]

Gotcha. Always have to consider what's practical and possible. Depending on your electric rates, VS pumps may or may not pay for themselves over time. 2-speed pumps are a decent alternative that increase the cost by less and make the cost increase more viable to cover over the life of the pump.

Also long as you can brush and keep chlorinated, you can maintain a clear pool for quite a while without a pump. A robot would be handy for this purpose but in the meantime, consider the extra brushing a work out program.

 

[espinola17]

Gotcha. Always have to consider what's practical and possible. Depending on your electric rates, VS pumps may or may not pay for themselves over time. 2-speed pumps are a decent alternative that increase the cost by less and make the cost increase more viable to cover over the life of the pump.

Also long as you can brush and keep chlorinated, you can maintain a clear pool for quite a while without a pump. A robot would be handy for this purpose but in the meantime, consider the extra brushing a work out program.

2 people. Electric bill is $350-400 on time of use for a 4 bedroom house 1800 sq ft. Pretty miserable haha. Hopefully it'll provide decent savings.

I just laid 1000 sq ft of tile. Just when I thought I'd be able to relax a bit and enjoy the pool :|.

 

[espinola17]

Pretty awesome. Got a pentair wf-4 from $50 from a friend. Only a few years old. Talk about a steal

 

[JVTrain]

That's awesome. Better pump than you had imo.

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[espinola17]

That's awesome. Better pump than you had imo.

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So I've heard.

 

[kimkats]

SWEET!

 

[espinola17]

Alright guys something's not right. After a successful install of the new pump. (Which I know works) it's not turning on. But the multimeter shows sufficient power.

 

[espinola17]

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[kimkats]

Does it do or "say" anything? Hum noise or click? Is there a rocker switch on the bottom end away from the the basket?

 

[espinola17]

Hey Kim, there is not. But I moved over to another thread for this issue. Just to keep it in check with the forum rules haha. Fingers crossed that it's just electrical.

 

[espinola17]

Pool is back up and running. Now to have fun cleaning.

 

[kimkats]

Thanks for the follow up! Happy cleaning! At least you know what to do!

Kim

 

[espinola17]

Thanks for the follow up! Happy cleaning! At least you know what to do!

Kim

Anytime. Thank you all for the help. What would I do without the TFP family.

It's not algae Kim, it's just coverings from a dust storm. To say the least. Got the pump up and running in the nick of time.

 

[kimkats]

Even easier then! Sweet!

Do you know about using a skimmer sock in the basket to help filter the water for the fine dirt?

Kim

 

[espinola17]

Even easier then! Sweet!

Do you know about using a skimmer sock in the basket to help filter the water for the fine dirt?

Kim

Yes I do. I'm all out though haha

 

[kimkats]

Ahhhhh did you know you could use a t-shirt in the basket? Just make sure it is not so big the water cannot move through it though. You can also wash your skimmer socks with your clothes as well. Oh and even pillow batting/fluff can work as a pre-filter as well.

Kim

 

[espinola17]

Pool Day and some Sangria.

 

[kimkats]

Living the life!!! SWEET!

Kim

 

[espinola17]

Just an update since it’s been awhile. Pool reached 82 approx 2 weeks ago.

 

[Texas Splash]

Everyone looks happy there. Nice.