Recent content by noquacks

thanks, parm.

People, Got a new spider gasket for a hayward "valve(?), and Im not sure if I should cement down with silicone (other?), or just lay flat, then apply a thin coat of lube on top. Advice appreciated!

kinda late to post maybe, but for the record, above poster is correct about boric containing more effectiveness than borax- boric acid has moe boron as an element than sodium tetraborate pentahydrate (the pentahydrate are water molecules attached, of course). More boron, less sodium/water.

Its a Tagelus, TA60. If that helps determine what I got......thanks

People, Well, that it- title is my question. My pool's filter is from 1981. Ive been thinking of changing it, but need advice as to if I REALLY need it. (water does take days and days to finally clear up). Thanks, people.

0.3ppm of copper (Cu) is not that bad. heck- many municipal water plants list the Cu level at from 0.05-0.1. So, 0.3- not so much higher, especially cuz its a pool. Now, if you were drinking that every day, probably somethning to inquire about with your local plant, but I wouldnt worry about it...

right- I quit going to leslie always trying to PUSH on me their phosphorous remover!! Scare tactics! Also, their testing system is so archaic, and takes foorever!!

Thanks, Smy.

Well, started unscrewing, figured what do I have to loose- have a broken impeller. The stamp on it says c105-92ps. I take it as long as I order that code, should have no problem- please confirm, if possible. Thanks

People, Pump runs, but no circulation, so I removed the basket, cleaned it, and with clear plastic basket cover off, I started motor- motor starts, but doesnt draw in water from basket/pvc tubing. Where would you start dismantling? What is suspect? Impeller, right? Thanks

OK, JV, looks like I need an edjukayshun- going back to school. Thnaks, man.

I get it, people. Thanks for all the explanations. Good to know I dont have to "shock" the pool- just maintain it. I never knew that tip. Why are these pool stores hyping up so much this "shock " mentality. Oh well. OK, TFP, know where I could buy this $20 (or even $30) kit? Online would be...

Thanks, people- advice so fast! Now, "slam", "shock", bang or crash- What is this?? Ive maybe "slammed" my pool with 2 jugs at least 2X in past 6 weeks (from memory) then "shock" with a jug once every 5 days/week. Are yous saying Im not putting enough? If I am putting enough, s why do I still...

People, A while ago, I was advised here , gratefully, that I should stay away from snake oil products like phosphate remover in order to "clarify" my pool. Thing is, recently, Ive been dumping soooo much chlorine to little avail. Pool gets somewhat clear/"blu" vs green, then gets green so soon...

Thanks, TFP- OK, pump now is completely dead. Sheesh.