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I can attest to the fact according to that tutorial, that the filter assembly is very heavy and awkward to lift out of the housing. After which one begins the process of dis assembly of the filter elements. I (79) have not been able to lift it out for over ten years. This week end I was ask to...

I put direct burial wire in conduit because I already bought it and because of frequent yard work with replanting and digging involved I deemed it safer to use an extra precaution. The reason why the "inspector" made me take it out is because he's an idiot.. And the other inspector who made me...

Ok, I think I understand the grounding part which means attaching a grounding wire to all electrically conductive parts. According to the NEC, non conductive components do not need to be grounded. (1) Conductive Pool Shells. "Bonding to conductive pool shells shall be provided as specified...

Ok, I think I understand the grounding part which means attaching a grounding wire to all electrically conductive parts. According to the NEC, non conductive components do not need to be grounded. (1) Conductive Pool Shells. "Bonding to conductive pool shells shall be provided as specified...

Please explain to me what you mean by bonding your intex pool. Doesn't intex aslo sell SWCG units for specifically for intex pools albeit smaller capacity units.?

If you can't use the SWCG on your intex pool, try the BBB method. That is what I did and it was an eye opener. Fantastic. My aforementioned CYA experience messed it up Once that is corrected I will restore the BBB method.

Thank you. I'll check them out. Always good to know.

Too simple to mention actually but here it goes. Relevant to Leak Detection - Trouble Free Pool in regards to water loss awareness. a few years ago I was curious how much water I actually needed to add to replenish for evaporation. An astounding 35 gal a day. So I did the bucket test to...

Thanks for the tip. I have been considering utilizing an old chemical injector I still have from a previous job. Actually, any tiny water pump from ebay and a timer will work. Then empirically metering the daily volume required and plumb it in with 1/4" pvc tubing. Hoping to eliminate another...

Exactly. ! (And test the CYA level in addition to FC, PH, etc.)

I have been there done that with the swcg. It was very expensive to install, it behaves very temperamental, necessitating me to double check if it was functioning properly, cleaning the elements periodically, And element replacement is very expensive. Bottom line. NOT WORTH THE TROUBLE.

The crux in your reply lies in " IF the relationship between CYA and FC is known..." A BIG IF. When using those tablets that contain CYA, even if you use it while going on vacation, do you test your CYA when you come back? Isn't easier to buy tablets that don't contain CYA? And by the way And...

Exactly!

This "simple misunderstanding" as you call it may be prevalent in possibly millions of pool owners, who do not subscribe to TFP. This resulting in millions of pools being emptied (possibly)repeatedly just because of that. Not exactly a desirable practice, specially in California. And so easily...

I have been reading the post on cya/clorine levels (Chlorine / CYA Chart - Trouble Free Pool) followed with reading the post at (Non-Recommended Pool Chemicals - Trouble Free Pool ,) about non recomended pool products. I have been using chlorine tablets which contain among other...

Thanks for your reply. You have a nice looking property.

I found reass'y of filter elements to be rather frustrating like a chines puzzle. So to simplify this in the future I marked the spots where the vertical pipes rest on the bottom frame with an indelible marker. This made it easier on the next cleaning job, but the marker faded considerably. So I...

Thank you for your reply. So in essence, it is doable but not reliable.

Thank you. I must get one then. I still like to know if the methodology in my question is a good one. I don't have an alternative way to double check like you pro's may have.

I don't have an FAS-DPD test kit. My test kit only goes to 5ppm

I wonder if there is an viable alternative way to test when FC is above the range of the FC test kit. Fill the test tube halve way with the water to be tested and and the rest of the way with distilled water. So, 50-50. Then do the test and multiply the result by 2. Anybody ?

I'm (electronic engineer) in the process of helping friend with that Hayward VS which quit on him. After the usual treating of possible bad contacts.( Youtube) I conclude that I needed to replace the control panel kit. I copied all the part numbers I could find on the pump to make sure I...

A few years ago I abandoned my swg system and went to manual chlorine application in addition to adding borax. I was elated with the results with Borax. Sparkling water and soft on the eyes. It appeared to reduce algae growth by 80%. That improvement seems to be wearing off. Although...

I abandoned my SWG because it was too temperamental and costly on parts without desired results. Then I adopted the Borax methodology with manual chlorine applications. What a difference. Water feels better, looks better and the borax appears to work as an algae stat. With my new variable...

My pool is due to be resurfaced/ repainted. I am kind of a pioneer diy-er and repainted my pool in 2012 jet black. The results were stunning but the paint did not retain it's blackness. So now I am considering jet black epoxy coating. I spoke to a pool contractor who did not advise epoxy...

I am in the process of adding Sodium Borate to my pool water and needed a lot of pool Acid. I got some at Home Depot and more at Do-It Center. While in the process of applying, I noticed an astounding difference between acid from Home Depot and Do-It Center. Upon closer examination of the...

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