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I added my current summer energy rate to the post. Low enough then to probably rule out a VS pump due to the higher cost...

My Hayward super pump developed a leak last year and needs the gasket kit. Before I do that however, I am thinking about getting a more energy efficient pump. We run the pump on average 12 hours a day. The pump is currently running on 110, but I can do 220 with no issues. My energy costs go up...

Ah yes, I did forget to double, darn it all.

Sorry for the long post, but I've got so much spinning in my head I need to get it down and see if I'm on the right track. So I've got all the algae cleared and everything vacuumed clean and back washed out. New sand in the filter (300lb) and pump has been running 24/7 for 3 days now. Pool...

Yes, CYA is to high. So with that level and 15k gallons, how much would I need to drain to get the level down to an acceptable range? I've got the pool cleared and everything looks good. PH is at 7.3 now. But when I tested today for ALK I couldn't get the sample to turn from green to red, it...

Hi All, need some help. Opened the pool this year and the water wasn't bad as far as algae etc. But TA and PH were low. So I've gotten the TA up to 100 but just can not get the PH up above 7.0 yet. I brushed the pool the 3 days ago, and that spread the algae in the water and now the water is...

Thanks! Now if I could only find someone who needs some Pucks ;-)

Retested CYA a couple of times just to be sure and I got a consistent 100ppm on both tests...

Retested today and results are: FC: 11.6 CC: .4 Ph: 7.2 TA: 100 CYA: its below the 100 mark so I am estimating at about 120 Can I assume that the FC is up at 11.6 because the CYA is so high? I wish I would not have bought the darn $90 25# pail of pucks, that can only be hurting the CYA count. I...

Hi, I just got my Taylor test kit in and since this is the first time I've ever really gotten accurate test results I thought I'd ask a few questions: The pool is really pretty clear and nice, though with the weather it has dropped from a nice 85 to about 72 degrees. I am using TriChlor tablets...

I see the Intex 54601 generators are at $139 again at Wally World. Anyone using this SWG on a 14k + gallon IG pool successfully? I'd really like to go salt, but can't stomach the $700+ for other systems...

I have the hayward 1-1/2 returns and I'm wondering if anyone has found an adaptor to connect an 1-1/2 PVC pipe for an aerator ?

Is one turn per 24 hours the minimum recommendation? Maybe I'll turn it back to 10 hours per day to start with and see if the water quality stays good. Thanks for the help !

Thanks, the pressure runs about 19lbs normally and the pump is about 12-18" above the water line.

Hello, I have a 15k gallon pool (16x32x4) and I have always run the pump for 12 hrs a day, and the water is generally clear and pretty maintenance free. But from reading through the forum it seems that i might be running it more than I really need? How can I calculate pump run time? I have a...

I got the pH result via test strip, which also shows a stabilizer (CYA?) of 30-50... If adding bleach on a daily basis, what do you when you are gone for a week etc?

Hello, We have had a pool for years and have always just used pool store chemicals. This year I have started to use some of the BBB methods and I'm wondering about day to day chlorine. I have an inline tablet feeder and normally use 3" tablets in it. ($90 for a 25# bucket!) Can someone...