Recent content by BTERRY1

Hi all. I am looking at another filter replacement. 4 years ago, I swapped in a new DE filter just because it was the easiest. No modification to plumbing etc. Now that this one has developed a crack in the base, i would like to hear from you on our recommendations of the best filter...

@JoyfulNoise thank you. One thing I have learned is not to react to quick of 1 set of info. Can you recommend a good test kit for hard metals?

@Texas Splash thanks for the feedback. Would Orenda's SC-1000 hold me over till i can drain and refill? i would like to hold off on that if possible till winter

@Texas Splash - the readings where taken by a Water Link Spintouch device the pool service rep had. I do not appear to have any staining. there is some white coloration around the aggregate in the plaster. it is very even accross the entire pool plaster surface. not particular to any area or...

I have been searching and reading, and my head is spinning. below are my numbers, that to me are just good using the Orenda LSI app on my phone. puts me somewhere around .03 I will get to the metals in a moment. I just had an automated system installed with a CO2 tank that controls my PH and...

is there a better pool sweep/cleaner? mine gets hung up on the steps and it just spins in place for the entire day. I move it and it goes right back, or to another area in the pool with an angle great enough for the wheels to not touch and just stays in this position. i am basically getting...

@cowboycasey - my issue is all my equipment is downhill of the pool. I can turn off the flow, but there will always be water in the lines from gravity. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

@cowboycasey - the leak seams to be most noticeable when pressurized. I will get the Plast-aid on order ASAP. thank you.

I have developed a slight leak/weep on the lower valve to pvc connection on the return to pool pipe. Yellow arrow in photo. All my equipment is below the level of the pool. Is there a product that can effectively be used on the outside of the seam to stop it?

looking for advice. i have a pentair VSP and am looking for help determining run times for balancing proper cleaning and cost efficiency. my pool is 15500 gallons. currently it runs 2 hours at 3150 rpms for pool cleaner and skimming. then another 6 at 2000 rpms to just turn water over...

thanks @onBalance