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Swimming pool filtration system

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 5:51pm
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pal

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Hi we have just bought a property with a pool and never had one before need to understand how the filtration system works and how to operate it please see photo of my system if anyone has this or knows how to operate it please let me know thanks in advance Paul 

Andy57

Posted: Sat Jul 1, 2023 11:51am

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Posted: Sat Jul 1, 2023 11:51am

Hello.

I found quite a bit of information about this on YouTube. I watched several videos and it was enough to get me started. They tend to be mostly American.

pal

Posted: Sat Jul 1, 2023 3:20pm

pal

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Posted: Sat Jul 1, 2023 3:20pm

Andy57 wrote on Sat Jul 1, 2023 11:51am:

Hello.

I found quite a bit of information about this on YouTube. I watched several videos and it was enough to get me started. They tend to be mostly American.

Thanks andy i jave a look 

Crancrank

Posted: Sat Jul 1, 2023 9:51pm

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Posted: Sat Jul 1, 2023 9:51pm

A bit of advice, if you are experimenting with it yourself with limited knowledge always make sure the pump is off before you move the 6 position valve.

Better still employ someone with experience of pool cleaning and ask them to train you in both the cleaning process and balancing the chemicals 

Jimh

Posted: Sun Jul 2, 2023 4:20pm

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Posted: Sun Jul 2, 2023 4:20pm

I'm a newbie to pools this year but there are only so many variations to remember. And always turn the control valve clockwise and never move it when the pump is on, 

Filter _ sump open, jets on, skimmers on cleaner off

Clean/ vacuum _ sump closed, jets on, cleaner on, skimmers off - pump set to waste

Backwash, pump set to backwash, jets, cleaner and skimmers off, sump open

Rinse, pump set to rinse settings valves set same as backwash

Clean once a week with your vacuum brush

Back flush for at least two minutes at least once a week

Take a water sample to the pool shop and they will advise on chemicals

Rinse after backflush for at least a minute

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Stev63

Posted: Mon Jul 3, 2023 8:01am

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Posted: Mon Jul 3, 2023 8:01am

Hi, Nigel on 677146140 will sort your pool for a very reasonable fee and will give you all the advice you need. 

Steve.

pal

Posted: Mon Jul 3, 2023 10:21am

pal

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Posted: Mon Jul 3, 2023 10:21am

Stev63 wrote on Mon Jul 3, 2023 8:01am:

Hi, Nigel on 677146140 will sort your pool for a very reasonable fee and will give you all the advice you need. 

Steve.

Hi steve this guy sounds the best option for us i need to see how the system works and to see that the chemicals are correct thanks very much i will give him a call 

SteveIWRFC

Posted: Wed Jul 5, 2023 7:05pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 5, 2023 7:05pm

Try swimuniversity.com American but got all the info needed on chemicals, filtration systems differ I see you have 4 inlet/outlet valves where I have 3 but the chemical balance is the same theory for all non salt water pools

pal

Posted: Wed Jul 5, 2023 7:14pm

pal

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Posted: Wed Jul 5, 2023 7:14pm

SteveIWRFC wrote on Wed Jul 5, 2023 7:05pm:

Try swimuniversity.com American but got all the info needed on chemicals, filtration systems differ I see you have 4 inlet/outlet valves where I have 3 but the chemical balance is the same theory for all non salt water pools

Thank you i will look them up 

SteveIWRFC

Posted: Wed Jul 5, 2023 9:07pm

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Posted: Wed Jul 5, 2023 9:07pm

pal wrote on Wed Jul 5, 2023 7:14pm:

Thank you i will look them up 

I am new to pool maintenance also my neighbour put me onto swim university at first I thought he was joking but it does explain the basics of pool chemistry clearly, good luck!

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