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It is a Hayward SP and I cannot see the model number on the cheap foil model and serial number. I tried to upload a picture but they only accept small file sizes. Is it a rubber seal between the motor and Hayward impeller? Thanks.

I have a Hayward paper filter and the PVC plumbing to a pad next to it with a Hayward impeller and Emerson motor. I had Leslie's install it a few years ago. It is relatively new and works fine. I have a little protective housing covering it. I have a leak when I look at the concrete pad by...

Thanks for the update. I have a big bottle. It is almost always in my skimmer. Whenever I get concerned taht water may be leaking, I put less than a capful in the skimmer area. Mix it around with my hand and leave it for 48 hours. Seems to do the trick. The stuff is a lifesaver.

Thanks for the update. I have been on TFP for about a week. Starting BBB process and emptied about 30% of my pool to get fresh water. I had a few settlement cracks I skimmed with Leslie's plaster cement. You get 3 minutes to get your work done ona batch cause it sets fast and works well...

SE FL. I guess we are lucky on our pricing of chlorine. I have seen bleach prices at various stores over the past few years go up with inflation. I need to check Aldi.

I am new too. I tried ionization. It worked great for about a year then stopped. I am still trying to get my pool chemistry right. I think it added CYA which I have drained my pool down by 40% and I am refilling today. The ionization people will tell you that if you have high TDS or total...

My local Pinch a Penny is about $5.00 plus tax. Leslie's runs $3.98 coupons but they are usually $5. This small independent guy is $3.87 + tax or $4.00 total. I bring in my Pinch a Penny jug and the guy fills it up for me. They must have a tank somewhere. I thought it was pretty cheap...

Amazing. So what did you do so far?

I will ask the guy at the store. I would guess 12.5% but it is probably 10%. I will check.

I have a Hayward 90 sq feet pleated filter. Any good deal suggestions? Unicel, Pleatoco, Hayward? Any preference? The ones that I have bought at Lowes seem to get pretty bad fairly quickly. Thanks. :-D

I am new to the site and I love the information and the help. My local pool store has 2.5 gallons of chlorine for $4.00 including tax. I have been shipping for bleach and the Lowes has about 1.5 gallons for about $4.00 including tax. Anyone know of a cheaper place? Target is not cheaper...

Thanks and thanks for the tips from everyone. I am going to order a TF-50 kit. I just wanted to get something going ASAP. The young guy seemed to be a little clueless. They were busy with a big sale. $1,000 something. I have given Leslie's plenty of money, so I had paid for that free...

I am going to order the TFP TF-50 test kit so I can do this right. I went to Leslies and had them run my numbers. FAC, CH,CYA was ok. TA and PH were slightly low. Cooper and Iron were ok at zero. My Phosphates were high at 400 ppb. The kid there could not remember if it was baking soda or...

Thanks Kim Kats. I have been doing more reading here. My impression is the chlorine tabs are kind of like junk food. They drive up CYA and cause problems.

Many thanks. I appreciate the help. :goodjob: :-D I am in S FL with about a 13 x 26 oval pool. I guess 15,000 gallons. It seems like if I dump 1.5 gallons of chlorine and have a chlorine tab in the skimmer and 1 in the floater every week to 10 days - I should be okay without a lot of...

Thanks guys or gals. I appreciate the help. :-D

I just found the site and I am going to try the BBB method. I was trying the ionizers like Floatron and Eko Klor. My Floatron worked years ago then stopped working. The guy at the company said my water was probably too hard with too many metals. I have lived at the house for 13 years and...

I just found the site and appreciate all the help. I will read more threads but just want a little help to simplify. 1. Buy a good test kit. 2. Buy bleach 3. Buy Borax or pool acid. 4. Constantly test you water and make minor adjustments using bleach, borax and possible baking soda. Is...