Recent content by mumgoa

Thanks, Dirk Pentair IC40 produces 1.4 lb of Chlorine per day and IC60 does 2 pounds a day. For my size (approx, 26800 gallons), will either be OK to run 8 hours a day on single speed pump like I do today and get the FC I need - between 5 and 7 PPM for a recommened CYA of 40 t0 50

Hello folks, I was giving a thought to convert to salt water next spring due to the headache of manual chlorine addition. It is a gunite 16 x 32 with approx, 28K gallon capacity . A new Raypak heater was installed in 2021 Not sure about the underground plumbing material. I do have a Pentair...

Thanks TX I will add manually and brush. No generator. The latest piece of update is that power should be restore sometime today. Lets hope their estimate is right. Water is looking good thus far; but I will add manually or if power is back, I will add a couple of jugs and let the pump run...

Hi Loat power Wed afternoon No ETA yet. They say all will be up by Sat end of day CYA was 40 snd FC was 7 last check Tuesday Lot if rain yesterday and mote in forecast tomorrow Whats the best fight i can fight against algae Temp will be in 90s until Saturday morning Thanks

Thanks. The pool is old but a new cover was installed in 2016 When the hydrostatic valve was replaced. If drilling is needed, will pool need to be drained?

Hi Last fall at closing when the pipe was blown, one side of the MD cover came loose. We put it back in place, and it is holding up good However, before i close, I want to get it fixed Hopefully it is a matter of a new srew and bolt but if the hole is bigger or bad, is there a fix that can be...

Hello, Just closed pool for winter. I have a new Raypak gas heater Seems like manufacturer advises against covering heater. I used to cover my old Hayward heater, but wondering if I should do it now. The advise against is to prevent moisture build up within but at the same time cover will...

Thanks Will try

Just bought a replacement Intermatic Timer T-104 I am not an electricall savy person, so need to make some calls to get it replaced Seems like a simple. Roughly, how much should I expect for labor? $100?

Thanks ajw I will replace it and post Thanks

Thanks What is weird is that the motor is running and so are the gears as the pole is in On position. The opening of the lid triggers the pump What could that be? I am Ok to replace the Timer but I am not sure if that will be the fix as the timer seems to be doing what it is supposed to I...

Hello I have an Intermatic Timer T104 I had the manual toggle start last night but found the pump had not started As soon as I opened the lid of the timer, te pump started. The opening of the timer lid triggered the pump to start up I thought that was a fluke Then I tested the toggle again...

Thanks. Any recommendation on what BTUs size I need to shop around for.