Recent content by stabguy

Thanks. We ended up getting a Pentair IntelliFlo VS (model #011018) because it was in stock locally. It was professionally installed so that we qualify for the extended warranty and $150 state rebate. Good thing I didn't try to do it myself! The old pump was only 120V so they had to upgrade the...

My single speed pump is two years old. The label says it's a Pentair 7-168452-04. This week it started making this noise: ahIfmNNsdQU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahIfmNNsdQU Is there some way to minimize the noise for a few days while I shop for a replacement? I'm tempted to throw a...

Got it! Thanks for all of the quick advice. I've only tried to test the CYA one time and got no reading. This was with a Taylor K-2006 kit. The solution was not cloudy at all and the black dot at the bottom of the comparator tube remained clearly visible even when full. Either I performed the...

New member here. I've been maintaining my pool for several months with the help of this site. It's about a 12,500 gallon gunite pool with a salt water generator and bubble cover in sunny Honolulu, Hawaii: The local pool professional I trust most recommended these levels: FC 3.0 pH 7.4 TA 120...