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Expert Profile: Craig

Expertise: Residential Pool Systems Only: Filters (DE, Sand and Cartridge), Pumps, Polaris and Letro Pool Cleaners, Plumbing, Algae Removal, Leak detection, Chemical balancing, Renovation, Seasonal opening/closing issues, Custom safety cover installations. I do NOT provide advice on vinyl pool construction or above groud pools.
Owned and operated swimming pool renovation and maintenance company for 10 years before selling it. Currently act as an independent consultant. Education/Credentials: Bachelor of Science degree New York University, Former member of the National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI).

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What do you like about this subject? A swimming pool can bring a ton of joy or a ton of headaches for the average homeowner. There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone get rid of their headaches and create a pleasurable experience.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know: Since this is a seasonal business in most of the country, most employees are undertrained and not qualified. Typically, the smaller the company, the better the service which contradicts the rule of thumb for most businesses. Water chemistry and running your pool too few hours/days is the root of most issues. Test Chlorine, pH, Alkalinity, Water Hardness and Cyanuric Acid on a regular basis.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject 1) Sand filters and Cartridge Filters should be outlawed. DE Filters are a far more superior product. 2) Don't be "penny wise and dollar foolish". If you cut corners, you will have headaches. 3) Don't spend good money for bad. Know when it is time to replace and not repair.

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 3550
Knowledge	9.89 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.89 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.90 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		473

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/15/08
10	10	10	10	10/11/08
10	10	10	10	09/28/08
10	10	10	10	10/03/08
8	10	10	10	08/31/08

User Comments

Thanks so much! You were right. Backwashing the filter helped fix the problem.
(Cindy on 10/15/08)

Thanks! This info is enough to go with. If I need more you'll hear from me again. -Jim S.
(James Sadtlerj on 10/11/08)

Criag, thank you for your quick response. I will do what you suggested, and let you know the result. Thanks you again. benny
(benny on 09/28/08)

your instuctions were easy to follow, the procedures were clearly outlined and i was successful at following them. we will se how it all works over t
(TJ on 10/03/08)

There is no elbow connected to the drain plug. The drain plug is simply a threaded hole in the side at the bottom. Anyway, I found the problem. I took
(Ben on 08/31/08)

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Recent Answers from Craig

2008-10-12 Automatic cleaner popup heads not working: My only guess is that you did not install the parts properly on the pump preventing it from giving optimal flow. Less than normal flow could easily prevent the pop ups from working properly. You...

2008-10-11 Circulation dropped after installing suction vac: Your lines are not clogged... your filter is. The cloudy water was either due to fine dirt or the start of algae. Both of these will get trapped inside your filter causing the suction to be reduced. You...

2008-10-10 pump and motor: James... Without question... I would replace the entire unit given its age. First...and most importantly... newer designs are more energy efficient. It is possible you can get a pump with less HP...

2008-10-09 pool losing water: The only way to be sure is to refill the pool a couple of inches... get yourself some leak detection dye... squirt some around any of the places that you think may be the cause. If it gets sucked in....

2008-10-08 winterize pool: Although the pump is designed to operate outdoors... I typically take the motor inside in a dry warm place...it will prolong the equipment. It is okay to leave the filter outside. In order to blow...

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