Recent content by Mrlittlejohn

I think chem geek was referring to the pool business I went to. I will have a second K-1000 kit, but additionally I have the TF100 kit. The K-1000 cam with my TF100 and it says to keep it by the pool and use frequently for base readings. Thanks timerguy Mike

My reasoning for having my water tested there is to double check MY test readings. I don't trust myself to be sure I am doing the test right. I am not going to change my salt system settings as suggested by him. I do purchase my supplies from them and they always treat me more than fair. When I...

I went out and did the DPD. It took 10 drops (to be 5ppm) to go clear. I then did the CC test and I have none after adding the other reagent. This really makes me wonder... Mike

The test he did used 2 chemicals, resulting in a pink water color to read clorine levels. The strip was green on the pad for clorine, so I guess that is a different test. I did purchase the TF-100 kit, but am not too familiar with all it has to offer. I will look at the directions to see if I...

I purchased a kit maybe a year ago now. My testing of the clorine shows 5+ ppm. I test every 3 days of so once it gets warm. I take a bottle of water in to my local pool maintenance/supply to verify my tests. Today, they told me I was 1.5 ppm. I was confused. I went back home and used the Taylor...

What did you find out here? I am looking for exactly the same for my pool. I also see the same replacement part and am curious if it is a functional fit part. Thanks in advance, Mike

I recently became a supporter and ordered a TF100 test kit. I have checked my water several times and the alkalinity has always read 50% high. I would read 180 and it was 120 according to my local company that re-applied my new marcite coating. They would read it with their Taylor at 120. I had...

OK... I am looking to get a cleaner to relieve the wife of forgetting to vacuum the pool (and not always remembering how to do everything). I was thinking a robotic to not bother my filtration system. I have a 16X32 pool from 3' to 5' deep, pretty simple with steps in the shallow end at the...

What HP motor should I use with my system? I am right at 15K gallons, being a 16X32 pool with 3' shallow and 5' deep end depth. I would like to know what the min to max should be and advantages of higher HP ratings. Thanks all

Exactly ! And here is Georgia, GA Power is not interested in me spending less on my energy bill. I do have a email in to them inquiring if they do have a rebate or are going to any time soon. As for my impeller and the HP rating. I believe my configuration was with a 1.5 HP pump when...

I have found new Century (used to be AO Smith) 2 speed pump motors that are direct fit replacements. The 1HP(to .13HP) is $429 and the 1.5HP(to .19HP) is $489 for the motors. What would the overall value of this motor replacement with another $150 or so to replace parts in my pump (that I need...

Thanks Bama for the reply. The pool was put in the fall of 2005. As for the pump that I have, it is a single speed P2RA5E-181L pump with a 1.5HP single speed motor. I have attached a picture with some info that I found on the model. I see on the chart that I obtained from here...

Thanks all for the welcome ! ! ! Mike

I really am not sure about the wet end of my pump. I am afraid that it is getting weak. I have to finagle it to get good suction to vacuum quite often anymore. I know that the impeller can be replaced, but I understand there is a seal to do also and it is a pain to do. I am not sure if this...