Recent content by EmilePool

Not concerned with the light socket. Since I do have 12V, will try with "wires" from socket to a bulb - maybe center connector is "down" and not touching the bulb. Actually, was concerned about the rest of the fixture, i.e. sealed wires within.

OK; many replies about corroded socket. Socket is clean and NOT deformed. So; anyone knows if these fixtures go "bad" with old age?

Interesting, but connection is completely clean :(

Yes; battery only works "one way." Haha; yes, confused.

9V battery lights them up :)

Have an OLD (prob 30 yrs) Pentair pool light that quit working. First thought it might be the transformer so replaced controls with new Intermatic box. Still no go :( FYI, have 2 LED pool lights; one is working fine. When I check voltage at the fixture's socket I do get 12V, but when I screw in...

@RLP & @MITBeta . Thanks for the advise. OK; dumb question ... how do I get my FC up to 5ppm? Have a CircuPool 55K chlorinator; thought that would do the trick at 6-8 hrs per day; but it doesn't even come close :( Guess I have to add 1/2 gallon of chlorine daily. Just a bit dumbfounded as we...

@MITBeta . Thanks, and was not trying to blame the forum for their GREAT help. Was just a bit frustrated since I did not really SLAM it - just used the "pray" method, dumping 10 gallons of chlorine into the pool over 2 days. Yes; it worked :) Just had no clue why my filter was working again...

Sorry, but not very impressed with replies :( Believe I got my algae problem under control. Asked about further advise, but only got "filter is a pressure vessel" and "any leak is a problem" answers. SLAM procedures on this forum are VERY HARD to follow - and FYI, I am a professional engineer...

Haha; will post a pic if it starts leaking again. Has been fine for 5 days now. Leakage occurred when psi went over 20. Just light flow from in between the upper/inner part and the base. And ... guess the dead algae disintegrate so that is why my filter works again :) Thanks, Emile

@mknauss . Thanks; yes, pretty sure CC is at 0.5 and water is crystal clear. Guess I'll start adding CYA to get to the 70 level next. Only thing I do NOT understand is my Hayward EC65A filter. When I had my algae problem, it would "blow" (OK; leak from the top) after about one hour. Now it has...

OK; did the overnight test. FC dropped by about 1ppm - pool had already gotten about an hour of sun :)

@PoolStored . Thanks again. Yes checking the pressure on my filter ... was just hoping to remove as much as possible without multiple cleanings :)

OK; retested ... FC 20 CC 2 pH 7.6 TA 200 CH 500 CYA 50 Note; have not added any additional CYA yet. Also, pool filter is humming along (have not cleaned it yet) - has NOT clogged up in about 30 hours. Have kept on adding 5ppm Chlorine daily as MITBeta suggested. Comments please. Thanks, Emile

OK; got my TF-100 Salt chemistry kit. Here are my readings: CYA-50, FC-15ppm, CC-2ppm, so TC-17ppm. Salt is at 3000. Note, took sample water near "exit" jet with SWG "on." Should I take test water away from jets? After about 10 hours, my filter is still NOT clogged so haven't cleaned it yet...