Brushing downs the sides of the pool will set up currents that help 'stir' the water. If you have a wall whale brush it does it even better.
Brushing downs the sides of the pool will set up currents that help 'stir' the water. If you have a wall whale brush it does it even better.
Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.
Because my pump is on a timer set to come on late at night I nearly always add liquid chlorine while the pump is off. I broadcast it across the water surface using a pitcher and then push the WallWhale across the bottom a few times. A leaf net dragged through the water would have a similar effect.
Sorry to hear about your sick pump!
Oval 12.5K gal AGP; Hayward 19" sand filter; Pentair Dyn 1 HP 2sp pump on timer
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Not too bad of a problem, of course no one has the part in stock, seems I have an odd pump.
Hopefully in a couple of days I'll be back in business.
Thanks for the info everyone, it was what I was expecting to hear, just nice to know I have back up when needed.
Last edited by Marillionfan; 08-18-2009 at 11:27 AM.
Ended up ordering a new pump.
http://www.poolandspasupplystore.com...-Flo-LX/Detail
Mine was 8 years old and the motor didn't want to run the other day until I oiled the bearings and the part would have to be shipped from Canada, so might be better off in the end.
18x33 15700 Gal Oval Above Ground
Ranger Sand Filter w/Praher Multi Port Valve
A.O. Smith 1.5 hp Pump
Confer E9120 Steps