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Keep the pump running at those higher RPM 24/7. Put a bit of pool noodle or a half-filled plastic bottle in the skimmer to provide a crumple zone for ice to expand in case the skimmer freezes.

I've looked through the manual for that InyoPools kit. All of the variable speed controls on that motor are managed via a single button....press once to do X, press twice to do Y, press three times to... There is no display or anything. While they market this as a 'simplified single button...

Thanks James - the Inyo deal seems attractive because it's a complete kit from a vendor I am familiar with and I don't have to hunt for the right parts and a new vendor. If I replace the impeller to the 071310 and purchase a 2.7 hp motor, and the seals, o-rings, etc., then I would functionally...

I found InyoPools sells this complete upgrade kit to convert a Whisperflo to a VSP. If I'm reading this right this would be equivalent to the 2.7HP motor and 2HP impeller that was recommended here initially by James, all in one kit including the impeller, shaft seal, and o-rings. Am I...

Thanks for this. My power rates aren't too bad here, so I don't think I need to be absolutely optimal. Currently my SS pump is running at full speed for 10 hours a day in the summer, so I think should already get a pretty good benefit just by replacing with the slightly smaller NPTQ225. I...

I need enough flow for the following (but I don't know how much "enough" is in all of these cases): - trigger the flow switch so the SWG runs - run the Polaris 280 cleaner, which has its own booster pump on its own timer. Presumably I need some amount of "base flow" for the booster pump to...

Thanks, that's helpful. If I switch the impeller to the 073130, then should the motor you suggested above just fit onto the existing pump? It will take a non-Pentair motor? The pump itself looks to be in good shape as far as I can tell. It's just running really loud, which I assume is the...

Thanks @JamesW , but I have to admit your response is at least a bit cryptic to me :) I am just starting to familiarize myself with pump components, so I am still pretty clueless..... but willing to learn. Am I understanding this correctly: You're suggesting I can get a Neptune NPTQ270...

As the title suggests, I am looking for suggestions from the experts here on options I should consider and either purchase or request local dealers/pool companies for quotes for in this situation: My pool pump started running really loud lately. It's a Pentair WhisperFlo WF-28 Pump – 2HP – P/N...

Thanks @mknauss. Raising CYA seems to have done the trick and it's now more in line with expectations. Just want to share the difference adding some CYA has made here for anyone else's benefit as well. This has really highlighted the difference proper CYA levels can have to me: Before: CYA...

Thanks, let's hope so. I will keep tracking it now that I have added CYA. The forecast continues to be very hot and sunny, just as it has been, so we will see if adding CYA improves anything while the weather stays constant. I will report back. I'm still a bit baffled by the huge difference...

Hi SWG experts, The original t-cell that was installed by the pool builder finally died earlier this month after about 5 1/2 years of service. I ordered a new Hayward OEM T-15 cell and installed it about 2 weeks ago. This new cell just doesn't seem to produce as much FC as my previous one...

I've done the same thing that worked during the big Valentine's Day 2021 freeze. As long as the power doesn't go out for more than a couple of hours this should work as it did then when temps were even slightly lower than currently forecast for the next 2 days here in the Houston area: set...

I'm also part of the auto-pilot club... Have had our pool for 5 years now and for the past 2-3 years I think I've go it figured out pretty well wo where it's predictable. I test FC and pH once a week (sometimes I'll go two weeks) and the test is mostly just a validation to ensure everything is...

That's very helpful. Thanks. My spillway definitely does not have that, and it seems like a lot easier remedy than to redo the whole thing differently.

Can you elaborate or better yet, show a picture / schematic of what you mean by this, Jim? My spa spillover is not nearly as bad as OP here, but still a good part of the water on mine also "hugs" the spillover and ends up running along the wall a bit. It sounds like what you describe may be a...

That's beautiful and I love the multiple separate different lounge-y seating areas plus a nice dining table space near the outdoor kitchen. That's how I really wanted to set ours up, but we just don't quite have enough space. Only thing you may need to watch is those Queen Palms tend to die...

It should be the same. Those foam scrubbers don't last that long and I always just replace with the cheapest generic ones I can find on Amazon in a multi-pack. It's the blue plastic bit that seems to be doing the main thing to prevent the excessive spraying by diffusing the stream. I got...

Attach the Tailsweep Pro to the Polaris tail. That completely eliminated the spraying issue for me. https://www.polarispool.com/en/products/accessories/tailsweep-pro

I really would like to get a robot but somehow I just can't make the numbers / benefits work to replace the Polaris either: I run my Polaris about 2 hours a day on average (probably more like 90 mins actually, but I'll roll with these numbers): That is 2.6kWh savings per day (2h x 0.2kW vs 2h...

There may be 280k members on the forum, but how many of those actually truly follow TFP methods regularly vs just signed up one time. Even if it is 280k faithful members, that's not a big market really and a pretty small fraction of all pool owners. On the whole that is not a very big market...

Interesting thread here. I think it would be great if there truly was a device that could accurately and reliably test my pool water to TFP standards instantly just by sticking a probe in the water. I'd buy that. However I doubt we would see something like this anytime soon. I just don't...

Lowes and Home Depot usually carry CYA, but it's a bit pricey in my opinion - usually around $20 for 4lb. Academy sometimes has it cheaper, but it's hit or miss. I've found the best deals on Amazon in larger quantities, such as this one ($38 for 10lbs)...

Check your Home Depot for their private label (HDX) muriatic acid that is sold in a box of 2 one gallon jugs. In my experience it's usually on a pallet somewhere outside and not in the paint department. This is absolutely fine for pools (even says it's for pH control right on the box). Not...

For those of us who don't have an auto-fill built into our pools. Make your own with with a cheap and simple float valve intended for cattle troughs. Hook up a garden hose and voila! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000B4GTPK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This will also...

We definitely get our fair share of heavy rain events here in the Houston area. When it gets really heavy I do freak out a bit as the overflow drain can't keep up and water starts to get dangerously close to the coping. I've never seen it go over the coping, but I'm guessing it's just a matter...

Wow! I have never seen a pool store water report before so I'm a bit shocked by this. Just wow! I hope they're not all like this..... :brickwall: You've come to the right place and the fine folks here will help you out and get that pool clear again. Study up on the pool school articles and...

Low to mid 80s is ideal. Mid 70s and up is fine. I'll get in for a bit from upper 60s on. That's tolerable and not really fun, but it's okay if I'm moving a lot - e.g. swimming laps. Once it's above 90 I pretty much only go in at nights or early mornings. That lasts a good 2 months or so...

got a free refill curtesy of SE TX spring rains