Baq: Once was enough

[Susan NC]

Thanks for the links PoolDoc. The skimmer is identical to mine. When I vacuum I undo the skimmer basket hose from the wall and insert the vacuum hose to wall where the skimmer hose was attached. The vacuum has good suction and the hose goes thru to the pump and filter. I guess it's a little late to ask but that is the correct way, right? Maybe I'm hooking it up wrong. I'd feel dumb if I'm doing this wrong but hey, at least that would explain why so much of it goes back into the pool!! It seems like the white particles are so small that the filter sends most of them on through and back into the pool. I've even put a nylon stocking stuffed with fiber fill over the return trying to catch the stuff. I do that when I vacuum and during normal pump/filter operation. Maybe the better quality filters are the answer..

Thanks again for the help. And thanks for the links.

Susan in NC

[PoolDoc]

It seems like the white particles are so small that the filter sends most of them on through and back into the pool.

I can't guarantee it, but I think the Unicel cartridges WILL help. You do want to get enough so that you can rotate them through clean and soak -- 2 on regular pools, 3 for pools with problems. They should actually cost less than the OEM cartridges, since the Intex OEMs are supposed to be replaced every 2 weeks, and these can be used all summer if cleaned.

[Susan NC]

Thanks PoolDoc!

Will definitely get a few new good filters. I'm all about some soaking, cleaning and making those filters last!! Now, outside to add some bleach to the pool. This 100 degree weather and then torrential rain is rough!!

Thanks again!