Valve between pump and filter.

[CarlD]

Well, yes, a bigger filter should fix that. If you look at my sig, the T210 is a 22" 200# sand filter and you can vacuum on High without a problem. But the 200# filter is really the smallest I can use with this pump. Had I known in 2002 what I know now, I would have gotten the 250# or 300# filter. But it's OK. I really think you don't need anything bigger than 300#, max. Even that's overkill but....I'm betting you won't have anymore problems. WaterMom, our other mod, has a 300# sand filter with, I believe, a 3/4 hp pump for about the same size pool as you and has no problems with it.

[swimdaddy]

Thanks Carl and Mark for all the great info. I have to say I am not looking forward to next season without this forum. I am glad it was here for the 2 seasons I have had my pool open, I think I can handle most things now on my own with the knowledge I have gleaned here. At the moment, I think I will be able to swim 1 or 2 more weeks before things get too cold and I'll have to close. Why does the pool have to look so inviting when it is freezing cold!

[CarlD]

It's a mystery! (Of course the colder it is, the more it inhibits algae growth so it stays clearer...)

[FormerBromineUser]

Winter approaches. So sad!!!!