We've had many people buy a Hayward Heat Pro heat pump for their pool. Whether or not it is the best for your pool depends on your pool and where you live. Here's a link to the Hayward Heat Pro: http://shop.bluehaven.com/product/hayward-heat-pro/hayward-pool-heaters
Attempting to obtain step by step diagrams connecting an above ground pool to a sand filter.
Add thru the skimmer box
No your pool is considered a closed system all the water that you add goes only to the filtering system and back. If you put in too much water you will overflow the edges and make your skimmer less efficient. unless you have a floating pool skimmer then the pool will be able to change level without affecting the efficiency of the skimmer.
The skimmer may not be working on your pool due to clogging, a malfunctioning pump, or a leak in the skimmer system. It is important to check for these issues and address them promptly to ensure proper functioning of the skimmer.
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Your pool skimmer may not be working properly due to clogs in the skimmer basket, a malfunctioning pump, or a leak in the skimmer system. Regular maintenance and troubleshooting can help identify and fix the issue.
To lower pool water below the skimmer, you can use a submersible pump or a garden hose to siphon water out. If using a pump, place it in the shallow end of the pool and let it run until the water level drops below the skimmer. Alternatively, you can create a siphon by placing one end of a hose in the pool and the other end at a lower elevation, then filling the hose with water and letting gravity do the work. Always ensure to monitor the water level to avoid damaging the skimmer or pool equipment.
Google Aladdin pool equipment ( Lilly Pad skimmer)
Hayward Pool sells many different types of products. Hayward Pool sells different types of pumps, cleaners, filters, pool lights, and many other pool related products.
You only use the skimmer/s
There are suitable products available at your pool shop. avoid cleaners with phosphates as these feed Algae the last thing a pool needs. A good way to keep the ring of the pool is to have the skimmer working as well as possible or use a floating skimmer that will always work at optimum.