npmacy333
12-17-2012, 03:59 PM
We just moved into this house and it has a pretty nice screened-in pool behind the house (Central Florida). Its an in-ground pool with a little waterfall/fountain and some sort of solar heat system. The house includes pool service but I have no clue when this guy comes or how often and apparently he just goes around back and does his thing and leaves. So, I am in need of some advice about how to operate this thing.
I'm providing links to pictures of the valves and pump, as well as the pipes leading up to the solar system(appears to be some big squares of black tubing on the roof).
What I need to know is what settings the valves should be on for everyday use. I need to know how to make sure the solar heat system is being used as well. The water is really cold right now, so I'm beginning to think its not set properly. Can I run the fountain/waterfall all the time or does that use up water?
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/thepool_zpsc919c1f1.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/5lowervalves_zpsaeb6a0c4.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/cleanerskimmermaindrain_zps1974f741.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/returnandfountain_zps35b1c460.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/solarvalve_zps53ce87d2.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/pipestoandfromsolar_zpsf91d2148.jpg
I'm providing links to pictures of the valves and pump, as well as the pipes leading up to the solar system(appears to be some big squares of black tubing on the roof).
What I need to know is what settings the valves should be on for everyday use. I need to know how to make sure the solar heat system is being used as well. The water is really cold right now, so I'm beginning to think its not set properly. Can I run the fountain/waterfall all the time or does that use up water?
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/thepool_zpsc919c1f1.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/5lowervalves_zpsaeb6a0c4.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/cleanerskimmermaindrain_zps1974f741.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/returnandfountain_zps35b1c460.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/solarvalve_zps53ce87d2.jpg
http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a578/npmacy333/pipestoandfromsolar_zpsf91d2148.jpg