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    Jandy actuator valve problem

    My Jandy actuator has just recently begun “sticking” several times during opening and closing. It “grinds” until I physically help it with light pressure. I removed the top and lubricated the spindle etc. Visual inspection of the spindle teeth seem to be fine. Switches on both sides of the...
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    Aqua Logic reads 0000 salt

    Just moved and the new house has a salt cell. The previous owner said the pool guy jus added salt to the pool, but the Aqua Logic display says its at zero. When I tested the saline it is at 4200! The salt cell looks good, clean, no build up. The cell is not producing chlorine, so I have been...
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    Pool on the lake

    A friend is going to be building a pool at his lake home. Swimmers will be coming into the pool from the lake. They will hopefully be showering, but realistically probably not. How does that change how you manage the pool?
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    Solar

    I would love to hear opinions about solar to heat my pool. I have had several estimates and am surprised that my need ranges from 6-11 panels. That seems like a big discrepancy. Any recommendations for installers in central Florida. I have a 1 year old home so I am also concerned about...
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    Algae: new to TFP

    Things were going swimmingly until I return from vacation to a slightly green pool. Pool store advised Zappit shock (73% calcium hypochlorite). The pool cleared up and was looking good. We cleaned filters, brushed, and cleaned up floats... The chlorine levels were high for about a week...in...