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    Newly installed IC40 - questions

    I recently had an IC40 SWG installed on my pool and I have a few questions related to the install: (If it’s relevant, below are my test readings: FC: 3.5 pH: 7.6 Alk: 80 CH: 425 CYA: 60 salt: 3400 ppm) 1) my water is ~2 years old and had previously used the liquid chlorine method. Before I...
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    Dirt in bottom of pool - how to remove?

    I live in Arizona and we have dust storms pretty frequently in the summer which leaves a nice layer of dirt on the bottom of my pool. I try brushing as much as I can to my main drain, and the in-floor pop outs do an OK job of moving some of it along, but there can be significant buildup of the...
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    HASA Chlorine

    I bought some HASA 10% chlorine from a local pool supply store here in Phoenix, AZ. They told me the manufacturer of the chlorine usually produces it at a higher percentage (around 15%) so by the time it gets transported, put on their shelf, sold, and used, it ends up being around 10%. Is that...
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    Pump run time to circulate chlorine / acid

    How long and at what RPMs should I run my pump to circulate these chemicals throughout the pool? I typically add my liquid chlorine / muriatic acid after the sun gets off my pool, around 6-630pm. I have an Intelliflo Variable Speed Pump which has the convenient "quick clean" button, which runs...
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    Suction Side Leak Advice - Leak Detection

    This post is more for informative purposes, as maybe it will help someone in the future with a suction side leak. I had a big suction side air leak a month ago and did practically everything that the regulars on this site recommend, including: -Check water levels, weir door -Lube pump lid...
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    Taylor k-2006 - Problem Testing Chlorine

    Hello all, First, I want to thank everyone for this great resource of a site. I bought a home with a pool a few months ago and am trying my best to get it all figured out. This website has been incredibly useful so far, but now I need some specific advise for my situation. I bought a Taylor...