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I have been working with the SWG manufacturer as this is still not resolved. They are stating that the issue is the Nitrate level - 30ppm. Would this have a big impact on chlorine generation? I'm a little dubious about this measurement which was done at Leslies pool supply as it's not clear to...

I had been adding shock which got the chlorine up to about 5 before and pool remains extremely clear. I really think there is something wrong with the cell (brown/ pattern on plate surface) but manufacturer is trying to point at Chems

The readings are as follows, taken using TF-100 Test Kit except "*" which was tested as Leslies FC: 0.5ppm pH: 7.2 TA: 90ppm Calcium hardness: 350ppm CYA: 70ppm Salt: 3800ppm Iron: 0.1ppm* Copper: 0ppm* Phosphates: 72ppb* Total dissolved solids: 45-50* Nitrates: 30ppm*

I've owned the resilience system for many years and have been very happy with it. I've had to replace the cell a few times when the blades wore out. This summer chlorine production dropped dramatically, the middle plate seemed worn and so I bought a new A5 cell form Solaxx. Even with the new...

I think I might have a couple of issues with my pool. Firstly I can't get good prime on the filter pump - there's a lot of air in the pump. Right in front of the pump is a motorized valve that selects either the spa or the pool. I have the issue with either source. I just replaced the shaft seal...

The pump had run dry so this probably what caused it- I also had to replace the shaft bearing which was falling to. Leak is very small - nothing comes out under normal operation but air gets in when off. Just beads slightly with constant on /off. I've tried to seal it temporarily and will take...

1 for the filter, 1 for the PC2000 in pool cleaner, 1 for the waterfalls, 1 for a spillway and 1 for the hot tub jets. In hindsight I'm pretty sure this could be done much simpler and the pool designer was just getting carried away lacking up my price, but it is what it is now. Now I prefer to...

I just pulled the WhispaFlow pump manual and perhaps it is actually threaded. The only way I can see to remove this though is to cut the pipe (see pic below) - it's the output of the pump nearest the camera that is leaking.

OK. Thx. It doesn't look threaded though - usually I would expect to glue such a joint but this is not what was done here - seems to be some sort of putty like I mentioned.

I think I solved most of my issues, but I have one quick question : how are the pipes typically fixed in to the pumps? I have a very small leak where the output of the pump connects to the pipe - it only dribbles a little water when the pump is turned on /off. It seems the pipe is not glued but...

I looked everywhere but no leak, unless it's under ground. Also both pumps have separate output paths but a common input path - they both pull from the skimmer/ bottom drain.

Pool math worked great. Thanks.

How do i figure out how much baking soda? I'm trying to raise 12000gal from 20 to 70 TA.

A bigger issue is that the PC2000 in pool cleaner pump is also getting air into it, This one is completely draining from one day to the next and will not prime. both only draw air when they are off They do not seem to be pulling air when on. The PC2000 pump drives a valve in to 6 different pipes...