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Taylor K-1766 Salt Test Kit from tftestkits.net. I think its reliable as it uses two reagents vs a paper strip test. Thanks

I believe I need to replace my 2015 cell. I have a new T-15 Cell and flow switch in a cart and I’m about to hit purchase, but want to verify my thought process. Opened the pool last week and my SWG was not working – Aqua Rite panel read “No Flow” continuous light. I fiddled around with the flow...

I decided not to go through the effort of changing the mech. seal since i didn't have the correct one and fortunately changing the Housing O-ring fixed the leak. I plan on ordering the PS-3867 and either have it ready for when the original seal begins to leak, or change it out this winter...

Thank you for your help. Pool store had all but the mechanical seal.

Thanks JamesW this has been very helpful. Looks like the seal I received in the kit is the general purpose AS-200. Going to my local pool store to get the housing O-ring, I'll see if they have the PS-3867 or the PS-1901. If not, i may just use the one i have recognizing that I'll be back in...

I called Pentair. They only have one recommended mechanical seal for my pump and are not aware of a "salt water" mechanical seal for pools. They did indicate that if this were a sea water aquarium or other application with a high salt concentration, they would recommend a different pump...

I have a 1.5 hp Pentair Challenger Pump Model #CFII-N1.5F/342231 for my salt water pool. The pump has a small leak towards the rear of the pump and I can’t really tell if it is the mechanical seal or just the housing O-ring. I decided to replace them both and purchased a GOKIT5. As I was tearing...

WIll do, still researching the proper materials to use.

The foam insert for my hot tub cover is broken along 3 lines and is sagging. I was thinking of wrapping the foam insert in fiberglass instead of buying new. My thought process is as follows: - Hot tub is only 4 years old - original cover is good shape - replacement may have the same problem in...

I get it, kill the problem before it starts. Thanks ajw22! to be clear, the picture was taken just after a severe thunderstorm dumped turbid stormwater runoff into my pool. Yes it flooded the pool into the automatic cover box.

Thanks. I'm just going to see how long it takes to clear by filtering. Switching the subject a bit, when do you think i should start the SLAM process? I was going to wait until i could kind of see the deep end drains just to prevent wasting money with the constant backwash's. I performed a...

Thanks. Do you have a recommended clarifier? My local Lowes had the Clorox Pool&Spa Super Water Clarifier (Amazon.com : Clorox Pool&Spa Super Water Clarifier 32 oz : Garden & Outdoor)

Thanks - I see many backwash's in my future

Due to the recent storms that have rolled through my area, I'm left a pool full of turbid water. This happens once every 2 years or so, and I usually just wait for my DE pool filter to take out the sediment. However, I'm contemplating using a "Pool Clarifier" or polymer to help settle out the...