Recent content by Claysd

It's the DuraNiche SP0600U. Plenty deep I think.

Hello people of the interwebs! I have a Hayward ColorLogic 4.0 LED light that was installed way back in 2012 when we built our pool. It is beginning to die - it turns on, but doesn't change colours, and often turns off (or goes very dim) after just a few minutes. No breakers trip or anything...

Hello people of the internet! I have a Hayward Super II Pump, 2.5HP, dual speed (see label). It's about 11 years in service, and I think it's on it's way out - it's getting a little noisy (bearings?) and occasionally does not start - and just gets very hot instead. Right now I can usually let...

Hey, very many thanks for the picture with the ruler. No prizes for guessing the outcome of the CYA test though... ZERO. Off to find some CYA later...

Thanks all for your helpful advice. I agree that pool guy will likely not notice salt level. I’m pretty sure that he rarely tests for salt. After hauling 14 x 40lb bags of salt back from Home Depot, I got the salt level in the pool to 3600ppm. Added 2/3 of expected amount, let circulate a...

Yeah. Recommended firing the pool guy last year! Still here. I’ll see if I can find another candidate or two. I’m trying the education route too.

Thanks for the quick confirmation of idiocy. I shall head off to Home Depot shortly. I bought the in-laws the TFT Test Kits TF-100 a while ago, but the CYA view tube is missing now! I suspect it’s close to zero, as the FC is not lasting long. I’d order another, but I suspect they wouldnt use it.

So, i’m at the in-laws... they have a SWG, and a retractable cover. Right now, the Salt level via test kit is ~2000ppm. The SWG, Pentair intellichlor, says it requires 3600ppm (printed on the unit). The pool is always low chlorine. Either 0 or 1 ppm. I have been adding bleach (like we do with...

Hello all, My first time posting, but have been a lurker here for more than 6 months before pulling the trigger on the construction of our new pool. I have some construction photos to share here, and will come back and post once I am back at my regular machine. We have a ~9400 gallon, in...