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This is math I can understand. I currently filter 12 hrs. But say I cut that to 10 hrs, the math still works out for the VS. I don't need to pay off the entire VS, I just need to pay off difference between VS and two speed. Thanks for input.

Hi Zea - I have a Hayward sand filter. I took a picture of the info panel, but I must have missed the model. It says pro series - 20 GPM/FT filtration rate, 62 GPM filtration/backwash flow rate. (this is all mostly gibberish to me. I understand the words, but have no practical experience on...

I need help in sizing a pump. I'm looking at replacing my current 3/4 HP pump as it is overheating and shutting down on very hot days. I estimate the current pump is > 8 years old, but have no real way of knowing. Details about my pool: In ground, vinyl, 12,000 gallons pump - 3/4HP, 230v 1.5"...

Thank you, Jim. I have an opportunity to do some re-jiggering as I need new pump. I'll move the SWG to a mechanical power timer.

Moved from this thread... Do I need a timer for my new variable speed pump? My currently setup has a timer that does not turn off SWCG when pump is shut down. Installer said this is because my aqua-rite detects no flow and won't generate. It's been running like this for a few years so I...

So - similar issue as reported, but I have this issue where if SWG is turned off, the cloud goes away. I have a T9-Aquarite generator. I'm just getting started this year. Water temp is low 71F. Since you asked this question, it feels like you know why this happens. I'd love to know what you were...

I just spent the better part of this last weekend vac'ing my 12k gal. vinyl pool, removing cement dust from a deck project that was done this spring. Turns out, there was a lot of suspended particulate and as a result I spent a fair amount of time, turning off and on my pool pump. The way I've...

woody, I think you've called it out correctly. I noticed while vacuuming a greenish stream coming from my return line. I've experienced this at a lesser level previously with a paper filter but it looked mostly like everything I was picking up was just coming right back through the filter. I...

yeah, not really a question of it is removing the debris, the issue for me is that big green cloud every time the pump starts back up. I'd like the ugly green stuff to stay on the other side of the filter.

As with most of the mid-west this year we haven't had a lot of swim time this year due to the cold/rainy weather. As a result we've been struggling to regularly sweep the floor and brush the sides. Our water clarity is decent but we haven't reached the sparkling blue that we are used to. We...

Just to complete this thread. I replaced about 12% of the water. I haven't retested the CYA as I am out of the reagent but I am reasonably sure this will be roughly 78 which is on the high side in my range. Otherwise we have PH at 7.4, TA at 120, salt at 3100, FC at 4, CC at 0. The salt...

<sigh> I am using Taylor testing kit. I will hook up the firehose and water the lawn in that case.

Poor communication between my son and me ended up with a +10 CYA from my goal. (our current goal is 60-80 and we have a 90 reading). I know from past summer experience we will be replacing a fair bit of water over the summer and as a result I would expect our CYA to naturally go down. is +10...

Excellent. Good reasons well said. Much appreciated.

hi frustratedpoolmom - we live in nebraska and have the pool closed for more months than it is open. when we pull off the cover in the spring it is very icky. to that end we will install a "waste" valve that allows us to pump directly out of the pool onto the ground. it sounds awful to do this...

@duraleigh I am not sure why I would turn off the SWG while shocking. I agree that superchlor at the same time would be overkill. I am expecting that by having the SWG running I will be able to not spend as much time shocking.

Hi Richard - Unfortunately I added the CYA to the skimmer and suspect it is hanging out in my sand filter at the moment. I have read the shock process. My hope is that once I kill all the bad stuff my SWG will be able to keep up. I don't want to damage the SWG by trying to run it too high but...

The reading I have been doing suggests that it is hard on a SWG to run it when the water is cold. I am having difficulty finding something that actually says how cold is too cold. Currently our water temp is 60 degrees. Our water is cloudy and I am wanting to hold off on shocking until I can...

Hi Jason - Thank you for your timely comments. I bumped the size of the filter up to 175 sq ft. I ended up getting a Hayward Star Clear. I am looking forward to retiring our old filter.

I have decided to replace our sand filter ( it is old and leaks a bit around the pressure gauge ) with a cartridge filter. I am doing a lot of reading on how to size it and want to get some feed back and a bit of help. Relevant info: - in ground pool, vinyl liner - salt water generator -...

because of my CYA shock level is kindof expensive to get to ( 28 fc ) so I am not expecting to go back up. that said I am still showing a little algae growth on the sides of the pool.

So I just fished out the third dead mouse from the pool. I had just been down to the pool and so this guy was only in the water for a few hours. Is there any real impact on the balance for these little guys? I have been chasing an algae problem and thought I was on the mend when this guy...

Intermediate update here. I am following the shock procedure and have struggled to get my FC up to 28. As of 9:15pm I am at 27.5 and will check my overnight usage. The debris was back in spades today, like my algae drifts were on their way to being dunes. I am thinking my inexperience is at...

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Great, I will try the sock thing. My numbers are: CYA - 70 TA - 120 FC - ( struggling here, been bouncing around, but running between .5 and 3 ) CC - < .5 PH - 7.4 CH - 320 We have been seeing small splotches of algae in the last couple of weeks. Since we are cleaning very regularly with a...

just about every day I have fine debris at the bottom of my pool. to me it appears to be a very fine sand and it is always found down stream of the outlet port of our pump ( I have an elbow that I can make it go different directions ). our sand filter operates pretty much as I would expect from...

Applied Sodium Bisulfate it was packaged as Low'n slow from HTH. I was conservative and applied roughly 16 oz when the package called for roughly twice that to lower my TA by 20ppm. I am really glad that I was careful as I hit my TA goal perfectly (110). I have been aerating the pool for about...

Thanks Dave. I think I got it. I got the general theory from pool school but the specific problem of if sodium bisulfate would work was my big issue in that the package reads that it lowers PH but doesn't mention TA. I did find that this chemical does indeed lower both. I will go at this...

ph 7.3 TA 130-140 CH 305 CYA 50 ( my pool store said much higher, but I have done this several times, they reported 130, but said fine between 30-200 ) TC 5+ Water is 86 degrees. I have an OTO test kit with a Taylor on the way. (as an aside the Taylor is cheaper from the manufacturer than...

Hi All - New pool owner and excited to be getting along with it. My son (engineering student) calculated our free form vinyl lined in ground to be 12,000 gallons. We have been fighting cloudy since opening but generally can see the bottom of the pool. I have a walmart test kit and have...