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    Weak skimmer action

    Yep! That’s what it was. I drained about 4” and it’s skimming like a champ. Then I disassembled the float mechanism and recalibrated it so it’s not always running. Cheers! Mark
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    Weak skimmer action

    Ok, well not to hijack or pump my own thread, but I have some more info! I just went out to take a closer look at my skimmer. It looks like the water level is too high. The water is actually 1/4 inch above the top/ overhang where the weir door would close. So I’ve tried adjusting my pool fill...
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    Weak skimmer action

    Hi all- happy summer! It seems that my skimmer is not really in the market for skimming lately! Light debris seems to stay on the top of my pool all the time and I don’t recall it being like that in the past. I cleaned my cartridge filter when I opened. My return me seem to be pumping water...
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    Letro Legend stays in deep end-only left turns.

    The float does not have water in it.
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    Letro Legend stays in deep end-only left turns.

    Hi all, hope you are are well. I have noticed my letro legend is spending all of its time in the deep end of the pool. It is also only turning left. I have replaced the drive shaft as I noticed the ends were worn and tapered. I also adjusted the front wheel placement, as one wheel was barely...
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    Pool 101

    Quick question. We were recently evacuated due to the Carr fire in Redding. Family is all safe and our house still stands. We are hoping to repopulate in the next few days. I haven’t put chlorine or anything in the pool in several days and will likely have to slam. Does anyone one have any...
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    Friend is dealing with geeen pool/ pollen

    Could not agree more, Duraleigh! I am loving being in control of my pool and it has Never looked better. For a fraction of the cost, I might add! eventually she will see the light, and I’ll be there to help her out!
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    Friend is dealing with geeen pool/ pollen

    Update! pool service showed up today and was miffed! He was going to let the ‘pollen’ fall to the bottom and vacuum it out! Ooops! We’ll see how long her pool stays clear, if at all, after the vacuum!
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    Friend is dealing with geeen pool/ pollen

    Here are her numbers: FC 2.5 CC 0 PH 7.5 TA 80 CH 250 CYA 90 temp ~70 the pool water is clear, but there appears to be pollen accumulated in the floor there are pollinating trees/ plants all around the pool. She has a pool service. I tried to convert her but she has 5 kids and her husband...
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    Pool 101

    :roll: Not sure I’ll enjoy the party! I’ve had 2 stress dreams related to water chemistry and this party!! Haha! Ahem:D
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    Pool 101

    Big test today! Last day of school and a 4th grade swim party! Raised my CYA to 50 and I’ve been experiencing about 2.5 ppm FC Loss per day. It’s been warm 90-100, so I’m ok with that. Also added enough MA to get my ph down to 7.4. I noticed my water looked more ‘inky’ when I lowered my ph...
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    Pool and Spa Thermometer with wireless Temperature Sensor

    does this unit come with everything you need, or do you also need transmitters, receivers. I want one that sends a signal to my iPhone via an app. Anything like that in the market?
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    Average chlorine use in hot temps

    How is CYA lost? I was under the impression that the only way to lower CYA was to drain, or be turned to ammonia?