I've got no problems yet... want to be ready.

[LennPrice]

I have one of those 15' AG Dolphino pools that came with a tiny pump/filter. After spending over $150 a year on crappy paper filters I went to a used Hayward pump and sand filter.I realize it's a bit of over kill but it will hopefully be usable when I upgrade when the kids get bigger. Pump is 2600 and the filter is a 244T I believe.

Since the dolphinos in/outs are around 1 1/4 I have 3' of 1 1/2 connected to 3' of 1 1/4 going to the pool. The pump reads 22...(too high)

Pump [1 1/2]-----------[ 1 1/4]-------------| Pool In - skimmer attachment

1 1/2 to 1 1/2 proper "shark" hose between pump and filter

Filter [1 1/2]-----------[ 1 1/4]--------------| Pool Out


Question: Should I keep this "working" solution or change it? There are compression connectors I could use by cutting 1 1/2 holes out of the side of the pool. It scares me that these could leak but the 18' pools use thse fine.

Going 1 1/2 right to the 1 1/4 pool connector is do-able but a soft connector hard to clamp down.



ANy help would be appreciated.

[hrsdennis]

Hi, I would not change a thing. It is not that big a deal.

Preassure gauges are a relative reading at best. I have seen many that never move. Most filter instructions say to backflush the system and then check the gauge. This is your clean operating pressure. When the gauge raises 10 pounds above this point it is time to backflush. I tell all of my customers that I can stand on my patio, look at my pool and tell the pressure my pump is running at. I can tell by the amount of water coming out of my return. Use your return flow as your pressure gauge because your real gauge will be shot in a year or two. I never replace them. When the water going back into your pool slows down, backflush.

Enjoy the pool and don't worry, Dennis

[LennPrice]

Thx for the reply.

My brother in law was concerned because of the high pressure and bubbles coming out into the pool. I believe the bubbles are largely due to the skimmer attachment bringing air into the pump.

All I know is I never want to pay $15 for one of the crappy paper filters that work for 2 days and are never truely cleaned for re-use.

Just having to check the ph and CL is enough fun, never mind a clogged filter every weekend without the capability of vaccuming...

I know, you get what you pay for...

[hrsdennis]

It's not a huge thing but I would try and fix the air leaks. A lot of times air leaks will leak water when the system is not running.

The cause would be either the connections or the lint pot lid. I would work on these and see if you can slow it down.

Best of luck, Dennis