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JohnT replied to the thread Curious pH test question (Science?).Many pool service guys just put a drop of phenol read in the pool and determine pH from that. It’s honestly not that inaccurate, but I... -
JohnT replied to the thread High Alkalinity with Low PH.Add chlorine. About every hour until it holds. Follow the SLAM article. Start adding CYA, but be sure you don’t overshoot. 150ppm TA...
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JohnT replied to the thread High Alkalinity with Low PH.Welcome to TFP! I’d suggest you check out Pool School before adding more chemicals. Pool School I’ll link to specific articles below...
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JohnT replied to the thread Pumps makes intermittent noise.Most likely it isn’t getting enough water. Likely culprits are low water level or a sticky skimmer weir. Watch your skimmer while the...
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I don't know who exactly to thank. Maybe all of TFP? A pool man that I really liked quit on me last summer due to health issues. He was...
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JohnT replied to the thread Sweet gum balls soon to be littering my pool....We have a nice river birch you can have. Beautiful tree, but it drops little caterpillar looking flowers by the thousands in the spring...
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JohnT replied to the thread Sweet gum balls soon to be littering my pool....Look into Florel spray. It can greatly reduce the fruit.
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JohnT replied to the thread Free chlorine not detected with test strips.1100 gallons? You need to clarify dimensions. 10x30 would imply a 10’x30’ oval. Do you mean 10’ round by 30” deep? If that’s correct...
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JohnT replied to the thread Free chlorine not detected with test strips.Welcome to TFP! Tablets are slow an problematic. Test strips are also problematic. Your pool is likely 6300 to 8300 gallons, depending...
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JohnT replied to the thread low voltage reading at junction box when pool light switch off.Welcome to TFP! What wires are you measuring? Does the neutral pass through the switch box or does it go a different route? Measuring...
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JohnT replied to the thread Rust around pump.Not normal. Looks like salt or acid has been spilled on it or leaked.
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JohnT replied to the thread Pentair superflo vst won't prime.Welcome to TFP! Start with the easy things. Is the water level halfway up the skimmer opening? Is the skimmer staying full?
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JohnT replied to the thread PA200 pump?.welcome to TFP! Found this Sea Blue Pump Shaft Seals Parts - INYOPools.com The folks at Inyo are very knowledgeable so a call wouldn’t...
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JohnT replied to the thread Thick green algae and dark pool water.Welcome to TFP! No need to replace the water. Just perform a SLAM and it will clear up. it will clean staining due to algae as well.
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JohnT replied to the thread Do I have the right equipment?.Welcome to TFP! Green water is a chemistry issue. Water going green in the late summer is a classic sign of using stabilized chlorine...
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