[jimbo2012]

come Gracie U know that wouldn't happen


recent water test results at TV

[spk7951]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

Well that doesn't mean it's safe, she said that no one can use the pool for 12 hours........ what does it do?

I have a hard time believing this. When we have our salt pool water tested, usually every three weeks, most of the time tell us to add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of muriatic acid to the pool. Since our pool holds about 14,000 gallons of water and we put the acid in by an outlet the acid would spread out fairly quickly. We do make a point of staying out of the pool for about two hours even though when we bought our salt chlorinator we were told to leave the filter running for at least one hour after adding the acid and to stay out of the pool for the same amount of time.

[jimbo2012]

Don't shoot the messenger, just what I found online.

[NannyO12]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

This is the unit I'm using, it's a triple 20" canister system with two pressure gauges, you compare the incoming water pressure to out going, when there's a significant decrease you change the first two sediment filters they are less than $10 ea, next time you change all 3 including the carbon block that one cost about $35. should get 6-9 months from the filter elements, this is a commercial grade unit.

Total cost with filter inserts is $275, installed add $125

There are less expensive filter housings but they get you for the replacement filter elements.


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Where did you buy this filter and what is the name of it?

[graciegirl]

This concept of the plants is either VERY brilliant or not too great.

Usually mass produced systems are cheaper and easier to maintain just because there are a lot of them and a lot of people know a lot about them and parts etc are available to maintain them.

But Columbus took a chance..

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by NannyO12

Where did you buy this filter and what is the name of it?

I'm a distributor for them in NY, so I will sell them here to others on the forum.

[Serenoa]

Have used muriatic acid for years in pools to adjust ph & have NEVER had any problems. Once it's in the water it quickly dillutes. Have no idea why anyone would recommend waiting 12 hours. Definitely NOT necessary.

[jimbo2012]

I'll stick with all natural, zero chemicals.

[gustavo]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I'll stick with all natural, zero chemicals.

No such thing

[jimbo2012]

Yes my friend there is,

Absolutely all natural you can stop by my home in a few weeks to see for yourself.

[DDoug]

One thing I'm going to say and we all know this KISS Keep It Simple Stupid. People seem to be big on salt generators and the all natural thing would be interested to know what you are talking about. Salt generators break down or stop working and now what do you do big repair bill or replace it. I take care of a commercial pool (27000gal. small) and it doesnt cost that much to maintain it with chlorine and it is not rocket science. Also have one in my back yard in a cage and that is even easier. Keep the pool covered when not in use and that makes your job real easy. Do your own water testing so you will begin to understand what it is all about. A lot of free info on the net. By the way I use pure silver for my pool at home kills bacteria and one once piece will last almost for ever.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by DDoug

the all natural thing would be interested to know what you are talking about.

Though fairly common in Europe, natural swimming pools, are in their infancy in the United States.

But in recent years, a few builders and a growing number of homeowners have learned how to build pools without relying on a mass of manufactured materials and chemical additives. They've found it's possible to construct pools that are more about building with nature and blending into the natural landscape. Natural swimming pools use an ajacent pond and aquatic plants instead of harmful chemicals.
The plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms..


The result is a beautiful, ecologically diverse system that is relatively inexpensive to construct. (A natural pond to support the pool can he constructed for as little as $2,000 if you do it yourself

I'll be submitting the plans to the ARC soon.

I'll have a typical pump with a sand or cartridge filter along with a UV or ozone system as most people do now.

But a small pump will circulate water thru the pond and pool.

No chlorine or make believe saltwater which is really just a different form of chlorine.