Recent content by JoCoSteve

Unfortunately I took those pictures a couple of weeks ago when out scouting for supplies. That’s all I have of the label at the moment. Going to check if BJ’s has pool chlorine

So this stuff is okay? It’s what I had planned on using to start my pool before turning on the SWG. @Ltmdrichardson Sorry for hijacking your thread!

Wow, someone needs to update pool school. Based on the instructions there I was going to buy 7.5% household bleach.

I thought regular household bleach was acceptable? Is there a need to use some pool specific chlorine?

I'm trying to get all of my ducks in a row before applying for a pool permit. I can't find anywhere on my county or state websites what the setback requirements are for an above-ground pool to the septic drain field. My current plan has the pool about 6 ft from the septic field as shown on...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent heatpump for a 15x26 ~10k gallon ABG? I'm near Raleigh, NC, so the winters are mild, and I'd like to extend the swimming season from May - Sept.

I want to setup a sub panel to run my pool equipment. For now, all the equipment that I'll have is a 1.5HP Hayward Matrix 2-speed pump, a Aquatrol SWG, a Hayward Elite low-voltage pool light, and a convenience outlet. But in the future I want to add an electric heat pump that will keep my water...

The pool package that I'm ordering comes standard with a Hayward 1.5 HP Matrix 2-speed pump. I had planned on upgrading to a Hayward 1.5 HP PowerFlow VS 300 Variable speed pump. One of the primary reasons is that I understand some 2-speed pumps can't run the SWG at low speed. I mentioned this...

I'm placing an order for a 15'x26'x54" Oval SW AGP tomorrow. I'm trying to get my head wrapped around how much of each chemical I'll need to start, and of course that requires knowing the volume in gallons (I'll also be ordering the TF-Pro Salt test kit). The PB said the pool is 9,204 gallons...

I want to order a Gorilla or Armor Shield pad (I understand they are pretty much the same), for my soon-to-be 15x26 AGP. What are the best online vendors for these pads?

I just received HOA approval this week for my pool installation. Now it’s getting real and I feel like I have a hundred decisions to make. The pool package that I was quoted comes standard with a 2-speed 1.5 HP pump, but I have an option to upgrade to a variable speed 1.5 HP pump for $450. I...

I just received HOA approval to install a 15x26 AGP, and now I have a thousand questions running through my head. I use to work as an electrician many years ago, so I’ll probably do my own electrical work. I plan on setting up a sub-panel near the pool and pulling 220 so I can install a heat...