Recent content by DrRx2005

Thanks to searching many posts, I was able to save the cost of buying a new Jandy One Touch control panel after it went out. I learned to use a multimeter and discovered the voltage was good outside at the PCB but not inside the house, confirming by taking my one touch out and connecting with a...

I need to replace the diverter and gaskets inside my automatic valve. It controls the flow back to the pool or the spa depending on which side the actuator is blocking. If I open this valve and remove the diverter to replace it, am I going to have water flowing back through the return jets and...

Yeah, I talked to the local pool store that sells both pressure cleaners and robots (dolphin and Polaris robots). They recommend pressure cleaners on all new construction simply due to the fact that they are relatively maintenance free and small parts are easily replaced if necessary, whereas...

How does the Dolphin do on a pebble finish that isn't smooth and what would you do about the plumbing that was running to the Polaris booster pump and return line? Would you just cut off the lines and cap it? The return line, would it be risk of freezing in winter and busting under ground? I...

We have the Polaris 280 cleaner with booster pump. We've lived in the house 10 years now and it was already installed when we moved in. I've replaced various parts on the cleaner and hose to keep it working... Considered completely replacing it by next season since the plastic housing is...

Looking for a recommendation of a brand of steel scrub brush for my pool. The one I have, just plain old steel brush from Wal-Mart, Home-Depot, etc. 2nd season using it... When I use it, the bristles come out and are left all over the pool to stick feet or hands when emptying the Polaris bag. Thanks

Thank you. At this point if really just like to know if just the magic lube the guy at Leslie's told me to use is really all I need. For any other multiport valve owners, is replacing these gaskets every few years just part of ownership?

I know that there are threads regarding replacing gaskets and whether or not to use adhesive or silicone. I was hoping to get a response from someone who may actually have the same multi-port valve and what they've done, but would appreciate any and all feedback. Mine started leaking out the...

Today FCl 29.48 TCl 33.48 after adding more bleach last night. The Cl level is staying fairly close, only requiring a gallon or less since the first days. I have to add water today as the level has now dropped just below the skimmers (filtering with most pull from bottom drains right now). So...

Unable to return it...so, until I can get the FAS/DPD test, I've been diluting the sample with tap water and using a multiplier to keep me in ball park. Had an overnight loss from 33ppm to 19ppm, water is still cloudy with green tint. The water had actually cleared up quite a bit (still green...

they do...it was about 4 cents cheaper than Home Depot...I'd almost rather pull my teeth than go to that Walmart, haha ;)

I will see if I can return the ColorQ then. I had already added the bleach last night before it got dark and came in to read that the pH should be dropped to 7.2. I just scrambled to get to the store to get some bleach before they closed and get back with a little day light left.

OK, Added my bleach last night just to get my Cl up. This morning the tests read: FC high TC high PH 8 TA 81 CH 200 CYA 85 ** I use the LaMotte ColorQ Pro 7 test kit, thus the "high" readings for Cl (meter reads 0-10ppm) So I will now lower my Ph and continue the SLAM.

I just finished with the PoolMath - when looking at the FC of now and target, do I just fill in the target level with the "Shock" suggested level to get my chlorine requirements? If that's the case, I need 8 gallons of the concentrated bleach.

Need help please! I'm tired of pool stores and variable test results after traveling to them! So glad I found this site:o FCl 0 TCl 0.15 PH 7.6 ALK 97 CH 221 CYA 86 (was at 150 - been draining and refilling, attempted pool store test again yesterday but their machine was down and used test...