Recent content by azjoshers79

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    Clearing algae

    Re: main drain has dirt and debri sitting in the bottom-no suction? Yes chlorine at high levels is absolutely toxic. I do not get in the pool or allow my kids to swim if chlorine is over 5ppm. I would finish the slam and let chlorine levels come down before swimming. Mod Note: This statement...
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    Clearing algae

    Re: main drain has dirt and debri sitting in the bottom-no suction? This is a little difficult to follow since so many people have been weighing in. Are you local in AZ? I had a variable speed pump specialist come and test my setup. He does it for the Srp rebates. Or it's 50 bucks. He set up...
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    Pool Guy Quotes

    But the buckets of pucks have very very high profit margin.... Hence the pool store mentality that your pool will be a swamp without pucks. Somewhat in their defense, many pool owners don't have the motivation or the time to care for their pool properly. They also don't have the money to pay...
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    Spring Texas, Construction Progress

    Get a Taylor K2006. Great kit, everything you need. Nice upright storage box. Testing booklet and index wheel are awesome.
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    Pentair IC 40 green light blinking

    Other than a 25 minute hold time, Pentair Customer service was top notch! Called Monday, new cell shipped tues, arrived Thursday! Don't even have to send back core. Now I have a unit to install in the winter! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pentair IC 40 green light blinking

    Pentair sending new cell Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pentair IC 40 green light blinking

    Unit is 6 months old, blinking green to check cell. Cleaned cell and re installed. No buildup at all present on blades. Reinstalled, still blinking green??????? Any thoughts???? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pool Rehab Bid Opinions

    Re: Poor Rehab Bid Opinions Stick with the cartridge filter, sand is bottom of the line and least quality filtration. Get the automation! You won't regret it. However, Does seem high, I would get multiple bids. Is pump a variable speed pump? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Had my VS pump calibrated by a specialist. Found out that my plumber did an excellent job, pump is performing exactly how Pentair states it should. He made some recommendations on rpm and run time settings but overall said my setup is dialed in. Told me that many new builds he visits have...
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Relaxed, the kids swam a little in the late afternoon. Oh, the dogs got in too!! Here's to hair in the water! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New construction proposal in NE Texas

    There is simply no reason to build a pool without a VS pump! If you think you have enough lighting, add another! When I got quotes from major builders they all only included one light, they all said 1 is enough. When I switched to owner build, my friend who help me as a consultant (he used to...
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Yup we were in the pool as well. Water was only 77. Still chilly but you get used to it. I have plenty of insulation as well!!! Lol
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Cleaned my filter cartridges. This is about 60 days of dirt and crud. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Problem with solar and flow

    Just not sure on your setup. The solar company advised me that it can happen during recharge and they would void my warranty. Could have been something to do with the way my setup was plumbed. I really can remember, I remember the warning though. Wish I could be more help. Hope de didn't get in...
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    Problem with solar and flow

    Do you have a DE filter?? My previous pool had solar and DE and I was cautioned greatly to make sure solar flow off when adding De or the panels will become clogged with de. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk