Recent content by james-m

> Do you have automation? What kind? not sure what you mean by "automation". the pump turns on and off automatically by the timer. it is not variable speed, and I am not looking for a variable speed, since I need "1.5HP / service factor 1.0" to run for 8 hours (constant speed) the closest...

It's been a few years since I looked into pumps, but my 1.5HP Hayward Super Pump (C48L2N134B1, single speed, service factor 1.0, rpm 3450) is making "I am about to go" noises. I looked for the replacement, but it seems it is discontinued. There are separate motors that I can buy, but replacing...

@cowboycasey I did not @ajw22 thanks, that helps. so between "Deck-O-Seal" and "Sikaflex 1A"... which one?

thanks so what are the steps: 1. remove existing caulk 2. any binding layer 3. apply "Sikaflex 1A" ? also how can you tell they used bathroom caulk, is it evident from the picture above?

hm.. then I suspect they did use it, since it does look like what Deck-O-Seal looks in youtube videos. but.. it does not hold. so what did they do wrong, and hence how do I make it right?

apparently people who take money for it do think it is a bathtub ok, "Type S Mortar", that's helpful. what are the steps though? what should I do to close the perimeter joint: remove, bind, reapply? I am not sure where my expansion joint is, potentially under the deck, since from the link you...

I had a company come out last year and caulk the tile line. they removed the old caulk and applied a new one this year it is already almost gone, and of course it does not really help the concrete right above the tile. I'd like to understand what I can do to do it right, they (the company)...

I went through it several times over the years. The confusion is not how to measure or how to add. It is more of a switch from power to liquid chlorine. I guess I'll go with this: Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid - Walmart.com and learn on my own

Ok. But is the link valid? i.e. this is a liquid chlorine that could be used to shock the pool? Would this be a better link: Pool Essentials Chlorinating Liquid - Walmart.com ? Usually I shock the pool once a week: i.e. add 3.5 of power shock 1lb bags. So the question is how many gallons of...

Used to use shock power from Leslie's, but this year want to take the wisdom of this forum and try the liquid chlorine instead. I have a couple of questions: 1. Would this: Amazon.com: Wholesale CASE of 10 - KIK Custom Prod. PureBright Germicidal Bleach-Pure Bright Ultra Bleach, 1 Gal, White...

I have a TF-100 test kit that is year and a half old. It looks like some of the reagents are off, since I retested my water at the pool store + using my friend's new TF-100 test kit and the CH (for example) in my test is 150 ppm off. What is the lifespan of this test kit, i.e. how long are the...

thank you @Texas Splash and @duraleigh. my chems are: FC 4 ppm CC 0.5 ppm CH 400 ppm TA 80 ppm CYA 35 ppm pH 7.5 ppm > where did you keep your pH last year 7.5 ppm as well