Recent content by Luis Rovira

Griswald / Jim, Thanks for your replies and tips. I have now added back the salt to bring it back to a working level... and I have adjusted the CYA to @ 80. Should not have much of a problem now, except for the excessive rain.

Dear members, I have just encountered the following issue. I have a new SWG generator (Pentair Intellichlor 40). 15 days ago all my water chemistry levels were (almost) perfect, i.e. 3,600 ppm salt... but CYA was on the low end around 50 ppm :(. I did not find the time to slowly bring it up...

Hi Folks, Just a few questions on this same subject. I have an (approx) 12,000 gal pool with 0.75 HP pentair pump. I run the pump about 4 hrs per day. What would be a decent size (say) intelliclor (or similar) system based on the pump run time ? system rated for 20K gal or 40K gal ??? water...

Thank you so much !!! all clear then for the borax...

Hi all, I have a question regarding muriatic acid concentration. I can only get the product with 10% concentration, and I would like to add my borax. Since the Borate section in the Pool Math calls for 31.45% (20 Baumé) concentration of MA, I wonder if I would then need 3x the amount of MA...

Thanks for the help PoolDv. If I understand correctly, it will take a few weeks for pH, TA, CH, and eventually CYA to properly stabilize... I guess then that for this initial stage I will need to check them according to the frequency indicated in the tables, and keep the FC in good order while...

Hi all, I'm closer (finally) to fill my new pool. I have the Taylor's K-2006C test kit, and today I did a quick test of the tap water that I will be using for the first fill. The test results are: 1. pH = 7.0 2. TA = 30 ppm 3. CH = 20 ppm The PoolMath Calculator is a nice tool... but I...

Hi Dave !!! Gracias, gracias, gracias !!! and many more thanks... this is a relief for me. One more question... the inside portion of the niche has the bronze lug with the screw... here is were the 8 AWG ground cable runs to the ground screw of the 12 V transformer, right ??? and the outside...

Dear forum members, After many months of slow progress after the main structure was completed, mainly advancing during the weekends, I have finally set-up all the electrical wiring. Tomorrow I will finalize the plumbing section to hook-up the pump, skimmer, filter and returns. The pool is...

Hi all, I have a "no-bonding wire issue" with the pool currently under construction. The contractor "forgot" :brickwall: to leave four connection points to the rebar cage before pouring the concrete on the walls. The only copper wire installed so far, is the one connected to the bond lug of...

Hola !!! Gracias for the welcome... I'm glad you liked my little country... I had a few busy days last week too... thanks for hte links; I will review them. I live in David, It's 440 Km from Panama City. We moved from the capital 4 years ago and we love it. I will keep you guys updated on...

Hi Samantha,, Sorry for the late reply... Thanks, thanks, thanks... for finding me, and thanks a lot for your tips and advise. I will follow them closely. One more thing... I will fill the pool with water from the City's main potable water supply ... what test should I perform ??? Once I...