Recent content by Cioffi

Hello, I have a pool that was built in the early 70s in Massachusetts. I'm the second owner of the house and pool since it was built. The first owners are no longer in the area and no way to contact them. The original builder of the pool has passed and can no longer be found. So all that...

Hello, I was wondering a couple of things. We have an 18x36 in ground pool with main floor drain, skimmer, 2 returns and a line for a Polaris cleaner. The Pool cleaner line is not used and plugged already. We also have a step/spa combo that needs to be accounted for, both during the closing...

Hi, We have what must be a very old pool light. I contacted Pentair and they have nothing left to support it. I was hoping to get a new lamp and rewire it. Since I cannot do that, is there a way to upgrade? Does anyone know of a new light assembly that will fit into the niche? I do not...

Hi, I'm having some issues my pump. It was purchased new last season and worked fine all season. This year it started up fine and ran for a couple of days to start the cleaning process. When I shut it off to clean out the strainer basket it came on for a less than a minute, did not seem to...

The pool water looks great now. Stopped using the bagged shock and used bleach. Free Chlorine was about 8.0 this morning PH is 7.0 Combined Chlorine 1.0 Stabilizer is 80ppm Alkalinity is 170 I'm thinking about Borax to raise the PH. Any suggestions?

So that will b a really difficult task to accomplish. I will not be able to easily drain and refill that much water. I'm pretty confident that it is close to 100, as the dot disappeared only when it got very close to the 100 line. I will test again tonight and see how it looks. I'm also...

Ok, I have the test kit and lawnmower for a pump. At least that is what my wife tells me the current pump sounds like. I have a replacement pump, but OF COURSE THE FITINGS ARE DIFFERENT. But that is another issue. I have flexible PVC from the valves to the pump and filter and so on, but the...

Hi, While I'm not a new pool owner and not totally new here I still have not taken your advice totally. I'm ready to start. Every year I uncover my pool and it is a mess. We have a ripped cover and I know that does not help at all. I added a leaf net for the winter this year to help catch...

Hi Folks, I have been skimming "pun intended" this site for a year or so and finally decided to join up. I'm wondering what people think about the cycolac ball valve sp-735 and replacing it. I have 2 of these and they seem pretty old. I have not done anything to them in the 7 years I have...