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Thanks for the reply. I meant to add more to the post but something glitched and it was gone. My system only has about 2 feet of pipe exposed above ground. There are 2 inlet pipes, skimmer and jacuzzi. I suspect the valve between those 2 pipes since it has a crack around one of the screws...

Hi All, I finally opened my pool. I find I have an air leak. I think this is causing a surging issue, not sure. Last vacuum, with but a few feet to go, something happened and the system regurgitated some of the filtered stuff. 😵‍💫

Well, after an afternoon in the Texas sun replumbing my pump output (to the filter) it appears to be working. Huzzah. So the leak on the output allowed the system to drain snd hampered the prime on startup. I'll watch it and see how it goes, there are still some small bubbles out of the...

The only leak I have found so far is on the output side of the pump. I have a new o ring on order that is apparently on the slow boat. Haven’t had a lot of time to dig. Thanks for the info, I’ll report what I find.

Yes, not priming. Sometimes it does, most it doesn't.

Hi, I have a hayward superpump that is intermittently refusing to pump. I replaced the orings on the 3 way valve feeding it and I don't see or hear a leak on the basket. New basket seal on order. There is a union above the pump on the outlet side that's leaking badly. Oring on order. Other...

Hi all, I opened the pool yesterday to fairly clear water, hazard. I left the pup Um, Hayward sp2607x10, running to get a good c lean. Forgot the shut off key and the pump stopped overnight. Today it will not prime and draw. I have 2 issue’s I’ve noticed while investigating. The 3 way valve...

Hi all, I’m reaching my limits with my pool. The pool is 35 years old and showing it, it needs to be replastered. I can’t afford that now. The equipment is all calling for more and more attention. We do not use the pool very often at all and I have a worsening black algae problem. Due to...

Today’s reading was 13 FC /0 CC pH 7 the wispy green is appearing again. I’ve been brushing with a wire brush and applying bleach as directly to the black algae as I can.

Follow up. Next day readings FC 4.5/0 pH 7. I vacuumed to waste and added 1 gallon 6.25% bleach and 3 pucks. It looks much better today. Hopefully I’ve got it.

Hi all, I’m a bit stumped with my pool trouble. First my numbers, FC/CC 10/0 pH 8. I added a half gallon of muriatic to counter this. CYA 30 TA 90 CH 160 I think. My test chemicals are old and this one isn’t working right. Previous number was more like 350. Borates 15 Salt 1200 Temp 80 F...

Thanks for the comeback Jim. If you mean the motor basket gasket, that was checked and looks good. There is a minor leak on the output fitting of the pump but it seems too small to worry about, I could be wrong on that. The wier is working fine. I did use a drain king on the skimmer side and...

Hi all, Today the 3 massive oak trees surrounding my pool demanded payment. I have a partial block I believe to be in my suction side. The pool has a jacuzzi in one end. There is a valve to shut of the suction from either side. Switching that doesn't seem to change the flow. The basket...

This is the method that sounds right to me. I haven't found anyone that does it this way yet.

Thanks.

Ah, that's what the switch does. I took the heater out, so probably don't need that. I know it is an Intermatic, just don't know which model. Does it matter?

Hi, I will inevitably have to re-plaster my pool. I have had a couple of bids so far and I didn't like the technique they were offering. They were planning to just skim over the old. So, what is the correct way to do a re-plaster?

Hi All, Can anybody tell me which model timer I have. Stripped a gear and I'm not sure what I have so I haven't been able to replace it yet. It is 220 volt. There is a switch on the right hand side that I don't see on the replacement models I have found. I don't know what it does. Also...

Aha! broken o-ring. Panic over please return to normal life. Thank you.

I did try you tube but didn't find anything specific. - - - Updated - - - Thanks for the info, I'll have to pull it apart again and try and see what I did. :(

Hi all, Hoping someone can help me figure out why my Hayward 710xr50 is spouting water from the center post. I made the mistake of doing maintenance because the handle was a bit stiff. Upon reassembly the center leaked very badly. I chose to do a full overhaul. I bought the kit from...

My pool has chosen this year to torture me. I added ~3lbs of calhypo a week ago. This gave a higher chlorine level for a day and I hope a boost in my CH level since it's been low. I went to vacuum some leaves off the bottom with my water hose vacuum (don't know the name) and I get huge clouds...

;)In progress.

Thanks to all who have responded. I reran my test this morning with quite different result that I can't explain. The first set was taken right after removing the winter cover. There were a LOT of leaves on the cover and there was a small (2") hole in the cover. The water was clear but dark...

I put 7 because that is as low as my test vial goes. The color suggested it was lower but I don't know how much lower. I'll be attempting to raise the pH tomorrow. - - - Updated - - - That was helpful, Thanks.

Hi All, I opened my pool today and ran the first round of tests. This was another year of failed pool cover. :( A branch poked a hole in the cover which allowed the 20+ cubic feet of leaves to make a lovely tea out of the water. The water is clear but dark. All that said, when running the TA...

Patrick_B, and all, thanks for all the support. We are finally making some good headway. Still a little green but we can see bottom now! :whoot: I think our friend is seeing the light and is happy. Today's readings: 10:30am 36/.5 8:30 pm 33/.5 sunny today vacuumed followed by a...

The missing pics. - - - Updated - - - One more...