I started posting this in my introduction but realized that probably isn't the best spot so here is my main set of questions about moving forward with my pool.
I just bought a house with a rather large L-shaped pool. It is dated and will probably need new plaster and tile in the future but it currently holds water fine so I am going to focus on getting it running and staying clean for now.
I have been reading a bit on the forum but figured now is a good time to introduce myself and ask for advice specific to my setup.
My understanding is the pool is approx 40k gallons and was built in the mid to late 70s. It is a large rectangle that goes to 12or13ft deep with a slide and diving board. There is also a small 2-3person spa and a separate square shallow kids pool separated by a wall. Both the kids pool and main pool have 1 skimmer and 1 floor drain that appear to be connected together. The spa has one floor drain and a set of 4 jets.
The pool equipment is housed in a nice little pool house building. There is a large Triton ii sand filter and 2hp pump. The pump has always had trouble priming and seems to be getting worse and the filter seems to blow sand into the pool. I started troubleshooting and found the pump has a cracked blade or impeller so I am looking for advice on what to do to get my system running nicely and cost efficiently. The current pump is single speed from what I know and costs quite a bit money to run. The sand filter has a simple backflush valve with only 2 positions. There is 2 incoming lines and 2 outgoing lines. 1 incoming from pool and kiddie pool, and 1 from spa. Then outgoing lines goes to several spots in both pools. And 2nd one goes to spa jets. The outgoing valve seems bad and can't be turned to jets. I also opened up the sand filter and found a part disconnected on top of the sand with a couple pieces of brittle hose. I think it's called an air vent.
I also have a pressure pump for a Polaris 280.
I will attach some pictures of the equipment and what I have found so far. I am looking for advice on what to replace and what to keep, etc. My initial thought is to dump the sand filter and check internals, replace backflush valve with new multi-position, get new variable or 2 speed energy efficient pump and replumb for new valves, potentially ones that can later be automated or integrated into some type of pool system. Any advice is much appreciated!
Thanks!
I just bought a house with a rather large L-shaped pool. It is dated and will probably need new plaster and tile in the future but it currently holds water fine so I am going to focus on getting it running and staying clean for now.
I have been reading a bit on the forum but figured now is a good time to introduce myself and ask for advice specific to my setup.
My understanding is the pool is approx 40k gallons and was built in the mid to late 70s. It is a large rectangle that goes to 12or13ft deep with a slide and diving board. There is also a small 2-3person spa and a separate square shallow kids pool separated by a wall. Both the kids pool and main pool have 1 skimmer and 1 floor drain that appear to be connected together. The spa has one floor drain and a set of 4 jets.
The pool equipment is housed in a nice little pool house building. There is a large Triton ii sand filter and 2hp pump. The pump has always had trouble priming and seems to be getting worse and the filter seems to blow sand into the pool. I started troubleshooting and found the pump has a cracked blade or impeller so I am looking for advice on what to do to get my system running nicely and cost efficiently. The current pump is single speed from what I know and costs quite a bit money to run. The sand filter has a simple backflush valve with only 2 positions. There is 2 incoming lines and 2 outgoing lines. 1 incoming from pool and kiddie pool, and 1 from spa. Then outgoing lines goes to several spots in both pools. And 2nd one goes to spa jets. The outgoing valve seems bad and can't be turned to jets. I also opened up the sand filter and found a part disconnected on top of the sand with a couple pieces of brittle hose. I think it's called an air vent.
I also have a pressure pump for a Polaris 280.
I will attach some pictures of the equipment and what I have found so far. I am looking for advice on what to replace and what to keep, etc. My initial thought is to dump the sand filter and check internals, replace backflush valve with new multi-position, get new variable or 2 speed energy efficient pump and replumb for new valves, potentially ones that can later be automated or integrated into some type of pool system. Any advice is much appreciated!
Thanks!