Recent content by Puertex

Thanks for the additional option! Definitely something that can be considered at a lower cost. Puertex

I have a SWG. I maintain CYA separately... But that is my concern with these contraptions attached to the return because I have several return and I am sure these contraptions need a decent backpressure to operate...It is certainly a good idea... Thanks, Puertex

Hello, yes, to lower high TA...During fall/winter, I installed a whole pool cover and stopped using the SWG but my TA went up to 110. I stopped using the SWG because we were getting so many rain events that resulted in my pool overflowing and losing chemicals that I decided to take a break. So...

Has anyone tried using a pond diaphragm pump to inject air bubbles into the pool to raise PH? Presently using my pool water feature (scuppers) to create aeration but it uses 2 hp of electricity 12 hours every time I want to raise PH from 7.0 to 7.8 to allow another round of muriatic acid use. I...

Hi there, I just purchased some test strips at Leslies while I waited for the Taylor test kit. I was surprised to see how much salt was already in the pool water. After you determine how much salt is already in there, then add the difference as indicated by Poolmath. I suggest you add half of...

I tried to unscrew it but it started to break up...It's too thin. Thanks, Puertex

There was no leak when I removed the bolt so the integrity of the heater is good. I think if I can remove all the manifold bolts, and disconnect the PVC front connections, the manifold will slide sideways perhaps not needing to loosen the gas connections. You are right, there is a pipe union...

Hello, I attached the photos. The sticker is gone but the model number is a SR400NA. I removed the bottom right bolt and there was no water coming out. The bottom left bolt head is corroded and I am going to try an extractor to remove it. Yes, the pool repair company quoted the manifold that...

Hello, Do I do this with pool pump on or off? Also, can the manifold be replaced without disconnecting the gas lines and moving the heater? Is there room at the front to remove the manifold by just disconnecting the water connection? Thanks, Puertex

My Maxetherm 400 is 6 years old. The installer used galvanized pipe (3/4 to 1 inch pipe) about 3 inches long on the bottom of the front manifold to install a pressure relief valve. Over time, this pipe has corroded to the point that it sprung a leak. I am mad on myself for not noticing sooner...

I am in Pearland (near Galveston), with a CYA of 80ppm I lost only 1ppm of chlorine in 24 hrs yesterday. I too have spent quite a bit of time adjusting to my new life as a SWG owner :). I read another forum member say that there could be even lower CL usage if you up the CYA to 80. Maybe that...

I like this idea... Temps are on the rise...