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Howdy from Texas! You know where this is going... Known damage: - Catastrophic damage to the Quad DE lid. Base and internal components all appear ok- found a lid on ebay for a low enough price it was worth the gamble that everything else made it through. - 2 Jandy valves split. -...

After some electrical issues in the neighborhood I found my Intellifo VS pump off. I have confirmed power to the subpanel, heater, and lights, but can get no response of any type out of the pump. I'm not sure what was going on with the power supply, but it resulted in flickering lights and...

Does anyone know who the owner of this pool is? I saw it on the slideshow and I'd like to talk to them about their perimeter drain. I didn't see it in the slideshow thread, any other thoughts on how to find the owner? Screen name is all I need, I can send them a pm.

I’d like to equip my beach entry with a gutter and balance tank setup. I have a concrete drain going in, and the plan was for it to drain to the street, but I’d rather recirculate the water, if possible. From what I understand, there are two types of pools these service. Pools that feed the...

New pool, turned on the equipment the first time Fri, May 10. All ran fine; circulated pool/spa together, pool alone, spa alone, etc. No detectable equipment problems at all. Ran the Intelliflo VS mostly on 2350 or 3450 as I tried out different water effects, skimmer efficiency, and manual...

I just purchased a hi-flo multiport valve 261050 for my Quad DE. The handle is floppy, is it supposed to be? You have to hold the handle up for the end to be flush with the top of the valve, then when you let go it just drops back. My previous Hayward sand multiport valve handle stayed...

<<Many cities, including my own, use CC instead of FC for chlorination because it lasts longer in the pipes so when added to the pool this uses up some of the FC although it should be proportional to the amount of fill water added each day. You might want to test your fill water for CC just to...

I just started a blog thread on the bicarb startup and have lots of pics to share, but they are all too high resolution. How can I downsize them with Windows 7? In XP I had a handy little right click tab that said resize. Not so on Windows 7. I *know* you can link to a photobucket site, but...

New pool being built. Quad DE filter. I have the spa full and would like to filter the spa so I can balance the water. I cannot charge the Quad DE until the pool is full and have access to the skimmers. Is it ok to run the filter without DE?

Following is a record of my experience with a bicarb start-up. It pretty much is a by the book bicarb start-up, with limitations being the specific amounts of water and calcium chloride the plasterer actually did use. He did indicate to me, prior to the day of the job, that based on the time...

The builder hooked up and pressurized all my equipment about 3 weeks ago. We started with 10 lbs of pressure, which it held for a period of time (days, maybe a week?), but it has since slowly dropped to about 8 lbs. Is it normal to slowly lose pressure over an extended time, or is this...

Hoping someone can help me to get a better understanding of the Taylor Acid demand test and the reagents needed to run it. I have a new pool going in that I plan to do a bicarb startup on, and would like to be able to run the acid demand test. Once upon a time, many years ago, I had a test kit...

Anybody used any of the Dry Treat products and want to comment on their experience? I am considering 40SK with Stain Proof Original for the OK flagstone coping, but reviews on any of their products are encouraged. I have a moss rock waterfall/ spa spillover that I'd like to seal, but Dry...

I have a new pool going in with QuartzScapes Super Blue (white plaster with blue quartz.) I’ve been reading about the different startup methods and am interested in, what I perceive to be, the benefits of a bicarb startup. In reading the threads on this procedure and I’m a little confused...

In depth pool remodel in process, including replacement of all plumbing and equipment. Having to replace the complete jet assembly on the spa. Currently have AF Mark II jets (discontinued) with 1.5" air and 1.5" water. Considering going back with Hayward Jet Air III body as is most similar to...

Extensive pool remodel underway. All decking has been removed and plumbing is about to be replaced. 2" going back in. There are 4 return jets in the pool (ABCD) and 5 jets in the spa. The jet loop on the spa is NOT being replaced, but the plumbing to and from the spa will be (2"). Also...

I could really use some help with choosing new equipment. I'll be replacing the filter, pump, and heater. About the only thing I've been able to decide is that I'm going back with a sand filter. Haven't decided which one, but feel pretty comfortable being able to make this decision. Pump and...

I’m beginning an extensive remodel of my pool, and having the plumbing loop replaced is planned. I currently have 1.5” lines, but recall reading here that 2” is better. I don’t remember what benefit that earns me, though. Is it just the ability to move the water faster and thereby run...

I have a leak in my fiberglass spa. The spa is separate from the pool, but shares the same equipment- pool does not appear to be leaking. I suspect a pressure side leak due to greater loss when the pump is running. All plumbing lines not under concrete decking have been dug up- no leaks...

I have a 2 hp pump that, after reading here for some time, I speculate is probably oversized for my filter. I have read the info on hydraulics, pipe size, head loss, etc and it’s just over my head, I’ve tried several times, but I’m not getting it. I have to replace some parts on my 16...

I’ve been trouble shooting various, umm anomalies, with my pool over the last couple weeks. Basically, it all revolves around recurrent ‘dirt’ on the bottom of the pool that shows up after running the filter. Sunday I unscrewed the return eyeballs and put pantyhose over the returns...

Anyone have experience with Sam’s Poolbrand Trichlor causing cloudy water? Test results at 8 pm last night: FC 1.5 CC 0 pH 7.6 TA 70 CYA 30 CH 130- test ran 6/9 Borates ~50 I opened a new container of Sam’s Poolbrand trichlor last night and at 8pm put 4 pucks in the (empty) floating...

How long does the CYA in dichlor take to register on the test? I know that pure CYA can take a week to dissolve and register, but what about the CYA in dichlor? Thanks!

I have a fiberglass pool with a separate spa- no spillover. Although they share common equipment I have always ran them separately, which is a pain and I frequently forget to change over to the spa until I notice it looking a little hazy (or green :shock: ). Jandy valves are used to alternate...

I have a 23 y/o fiberglass pool that I need to have resurfaced. I’ve read much of the available online literature and talked to a few contractors, but everyone has their own opinion on what would be best. I’ve been unable to determine what is the best route to take so I thought I’d put...

First photo will give you an idea of the relative size of the black spots, second photo is macro and is better to see the actual spots. This is located on the 1st and 2nd steps on my fiberglass pool. The variation in color is from paint that was applied 11 years ago and has seen better days...

I thought I read a post once referring to a 'How To' article written by Waterbear on how to run the CH test. I'm ready to run my first CH test and want to make sure I'm doing it right, but can't find the article via a search. If this actually exists, can someone point me in the right...

First off let me say what a wonderful site this is full of incredible information! Thank you to everyone who gives their time and knowledge to help! I found the poolforum site several weeks ago and have been reading and reading and reading. The more I read, the more I learned, the more it all...