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I have homeassistant up and running perfectly ... I noticed there is an integration called "1-wire" I have the DS18B20 temperature probe which meets the requirements here : 1-Wire looking for help getting this setup I also have a raspberry pi 3B and 3B+ thanks in advance

Asking for advise / a direction to go with automating my pool currently running Home-Assistant. I would like to incorporate the following : water tempature pump control flow switch (detects if pump is actually moving water)

I just added a salt water generator (swim waves) this year (June 2022) which is rated for pools at 7,000 gallons. Optimum salt lelel is between 2500-3500. I used pool math to figure out the amount of salt needed in pounds. Tested my salt level with the TF-5600 test kit after 48 hrs and got...

FC = 4.5 CC = 0 pH = 7.5 TA = 90 CH = 90 CYA = 90 Salt = 3600 Ideal salt lvl is between 2500 and 3500 (tested with K-1776) Water temperature = 78F is it ok to be 100 above... orignal salt lvl was 2800 ... pool math said to add 13lbs of salt.... i added 10lbs

other day I had my water tested at a PS ... they claim that my copper is at 2.8ppm they recommend I do a chemical treatment put a CuLator in my skimmer and 3 cap fulls of metal free my pump has been running for 48 hours in your opinion.... can I swim in my pool

So the other day I had my water tested my copper lvl was at 3.0 i drained about 6 inches of water waited a few days and re-tested at PS my level is now at 2.8. I'd like to know how it got so high..... PS recommendations : 1.) put a sparkle up culator to my skimmer (I can provide a...

Hello Bran new to saltwater Any help / guidance will be appreciated. was told to add 4 40# bags to my pool. Got water tested at local pool store.. not impressed with the service from them

I will assume it's the ignitor. It's a Hayward H series Can someone recommend a replacement Please

hi has anyone had issuses with these ? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L9MID2A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3LJLMXXW7B35D&psc=1

Hello, I'm currently controlling a plug with a raspberry pi to turn on or off the pool pump. I also have a Hayward heater (propane). I'm not exactly sure how a heater works specifically. but I was thinking is it possible to read voltage , ohms from a flow sensor in the heater to monitor if...

Hello, I opened my pool today found it like this Drove to the pool store and the guy sold me shock 4 bags 1 pound each (4 lbs) Told me to add this directly into my pool... (not my filter) and run my pump for 24 hrs... check ph, alkalinity etc. I'm hoping in a day it will...

Hello I'm interested in turning my pool pump on / off. I've read it can be done with a Raspberry pi... Any input would be appreciated Thanks Fran Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Hello, I'm having trouble with my solar cover spinning.. Any ideas how to keep it from spinning.. I'm using the eyeball for my return. Should i try a elbow then the return. I'm using a ladderwhich should hold it or do i need to cut the cover so it lies flat inbetween the ladder legs...

Hello, Last week i opened my above ground pool(18') Today i noticed a screwdriver must have fallen in the pool (yikes) i'm pretty sure it did not damage my liner. However i did notice i rust line from the screwdriver about 6'' long. should i be concerned about this rust mark? Is there a way...

Hello, Last year i noticed some blue circles and discovered it was my solar cover. It was also torn. Is normal life span only a year? Can anyone recomend a replacement? I think there is 6mil and 12 mil and different colors.. no?... My pool is 18 foot round above ground. Thanks Fran

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What are ranges for Fc Tc PH Ta CH Cc Cya. 30 - 50 Vinyl pool walls Heater Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

Any tips on reading PH Hard to distinguish colors with tf100 kit Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

Would I be OK to not run my pump tommorrow. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

Is it really necessary to lower the water level back down to operating level after a heavy rain ... when pool was installed I was told that operating water level is 2nd screw down on skimmer bracket Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

This is my first test with my new TF-100 kit. I must say I am impressed how it works it gives you an exact # no guessing here are my results providing I counted the drops and did not miss one T.C. = 6.5 F.C. = 6 C.C. = 0.5 P.H. = 7.2 - 7.4 T.A. = 90 C.H. = 225 CYA = 40 Note ...

my pool has a eyeball discharge for the return, I have aimed it all different directions and my solar cover just spins and ends up in a ball on top of my pool serving no purpose "frustrated" any thoughts on how to correct this PS. just purchased TF-100 yesterday should arrive 5-8-14 ...

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tested water last night with a wal-mart 6 way test TC = 6 PH =7.5 or 7.7 TA = 60 ppm total hardness = 15 CYA = 0 when I did TC test ... test water was darker than indicator window (top indicator window is 5.) when I did CYA test black dot on bottom never went away with...

When is the best time to have pump turn on and off. (should I let the sun heat up the pool and then have it set to come on at 1pm and off at 9pm. I do have a solar cover) or is 6 hours enough.

just opened my pool today can I broadcast my shock into pool or put in should I put skimmer thanks fran

Hi everyone, I am a bran new pool owner. I live in Pittsburgh Pa. I own an above ground pool that is 52'' high and 18' across. It has a cartridge filter and a propane heater ( Hayward ). My pool was installed on August 12, 2013 so I only got to use it about one month. My pool has a...

hi everyone, I am a bran new pool owner. my pool has a hayward extreme cartridge filter. 52 inches high 18 feet accross i do have a solar cover any thoughts on a solar pill ? I know nothing about pools except you swim in them any info would be helpful i am here to learn all i can thanks

hello all looking for help i am a bran new owner pool installed on aug 12,2013 i am here to learn all i can... thinking about closeing my pool by my self any thoughts. what steps do i have to do in any order i have heard it should run for 3 days straight is there any truth to this