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It seems like I am losing a lot of chlorine in short amount of time. I tested added chlorine Thursday evening ~5pm and level was ~10.5ppm. This morning I tested @ ~11am and the FC was 2.5. A loss of 8ppm in a full day of sun and 2 nights. My pool is not leaking; turned automated filler off...

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Before I decide to purchase a Jandy self-install SWG and not have to deal with adding chlorine daily :whoot:, I want to make sure I can add a 1ft+ long horizontal piece of PVC required to install the cell. Unfortunately, I don't see where I could add it after the solar heater and before the...

I reduced my TA down to ~50ppm to compensate for a drifting pH. The only issue I have is my CSI seems extremely off now, appr. -0.30 to -0.40 depending on pH and water temp. Here are my number right now: FC = 7 pH = 7.8 TA = 50 CH = 280 CYA = 40 Borates = 50 CSI = -0.26 Temp 75F If my pH...

Fresh numbers: pH: 8.0 TA: 80 CA: 280 Borates: 50 FC: 6.0 Temp ~75F pH drifts from 7.5 to 8.0 in less than a week. Do I go for a lower TA? This has been a constant issue. I keep waterfalls off 95% of the time. Wife turns them on when company is over. The 1.5hp single speed pump moves the...

I never use my pool light because it is a regular energy eating, boring white flood type. I would love to install an LED light show that I see others have on TFP, but with minimum cost/effort. I have an aqualink that I turn the light on with now, among other things. What would it take to make...

Lowering TA with borates already in I was going to post a new thread on a similar topic, but this leads into it. Split off. Always ask questions in your own topic, not in some existing topic. Thanks JasonLion My pH drifts from 7.6-7.8 over a weeks time. I have read where others don't have to...

I received a quote today for a solar pool heating system. The system includes 6x12' Fafco Sunsaver ST panels, materials, and installation. I am using my Current control system, so no need to buy that. Total price is $4865. Is this an average/reasonable price for installing of this type of...

My wife and I are going to Murmansk, Russia for 3 weeks. From Cali to the Arctic Circle :party: While there, for recreation we will be going to a sauna on a frozen lake: sauna for 10 minutes, then plunge into the frozen lake :hammer: I am sure lots of vodka will be necessary :mrgreen: I...

So the NWA is predicting temps to fall in upper 20s tonight with snow on the valley floor on Monday. Very unusual for Sacto and surrounding area. Should I take an precautionary measures to protect the pool against the low temps? It is uncovered and the pump is running 4 hrs/day (2 in am; 2 in...

Pool calculator gives me a better CSI w/ a higher pH at lower temps. Should I keep pH at 7.8-8.0 if that is optimal based on my current water chemistry: CSI, 0.02 Water Temp 55F pH 7.9 TA 70 CH 310 CYA 45 CSI is -.27 with pH 7.6 and all else remaining the same. First winter as a pool owner...

I am here in Sacramento area getting pounded with rain. First since we bought house back in May. I assumed there was an overflow line (looks like a return that has a white piece of pvc connected protruding out of the grass about 2ftfrom the edge of the pool). What if that is not what I...

I live near Sacramento, CA where it does not freeze and it appears everyone maintains their pools the same way throughout the year, except maybe decreasing pump run time during winter months. My question is, should I be doing anything else or is it just that simple? I am going to throw the...

My pH drifts relatively fast, 7.5 to 7.8+ in a day or 2. My TA reading is 90ppm. I have read pool school and it recommends lowering pH (7.0-7.2) to bring down TA to combat drifting pH. How low should I go with TA? I brought pH down Monday night to 7.2, aerating with waterfalls for ~1hr that...

I noticed a leak where the cartridge side of the diverter valve is dripping, circled in green, http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g180/ ... 0820-1.jpg. The diverter valve is attached to the pump outlet and the valve Ts flow to the cartridge tank on one side and the cleaner line on the other...

Can your pump be too big? I have a 1ph 1.5hp pump. Does a great job moving the water. It moves the water quite a bit; water is swirling over a large area when the pump is on. It actually creates a little current streaming back into the skimmer. I have a feeling this pump is over sized for...

I thought I read somewhere about diluting water sample to get a more accurate pH reading when FC is 10+? Is this possible? Since my minum FC is always 10+, I am never really able to get an accurate pH reading. Should I let it drop below 10 once in a while? I know I need to drain pool to...

I realize my CYA is high (150ppm) and will drain pool after our guests leave. I use the pool calculator to determine how much liquid chlorine to add daily. I use a desired FC value of 15. Evey morning I test and results are ~ 11-12ppm. Is that a 3-4ppm a concisderable amount to lose, or...

I am draining my pool today. ~13800 gallons. I will probably drain about 3/4th of the water as CYA is 300 and CH is 750. After I refill, what order should I add chemicals. How much Chlorine for a 13800 gal pool?