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My Digital Nano displays the word "On" when it is generating chlorine. If set to 100%, "On" should be displayed all the time. Test for proper salt level and water flow, both of which could halt chlorine production regardless of the 100% setting. Finally, use a water bottle to collect a water...

I went to the pool store!

How often were you washing out your cartridge filter? It is possible that you inadvertently removed the CYA before it had completely dissolved.

You may have already done this, but try to capture some water straight out of the return when you know the cell is on (perhaps jump it up to 100% for the test). Test that water to see if there's any chlorine. If yes, it's possible that something in your pool is consuming as fast as it is produced.

I just dealt with something similar. I was increasing my SWG output daily to keep up with a higher-than-usual chlorine demand. I thought for a few days I was losing the salt cell until I noticed small yellowish spots on the steps. Given the chlorine demand I slammed, then slammed to mustard...

I stumbled upon this post. I bought "non-fuming Pool Acid" from a local pool store -- it looked the same as the bottle of muriatic acid I usually buy, so I didn't notice it was actually sulfuric acid until I got home and read the ingredients on the label. I hadn't been on there in about a year...

Are you sure your SWG is working?

When are you going to add water? ;) Looks great!

Look up. Could the stains be coming from rust / rusty screws on your screen enclosure?

If you keep blowing caps, it's probably time to just replace the motor. You're only going to get more frustrated with it.

Re: 10 Hrs Labor Charged to Replace Bad Compressor on Heat P My heat pump repair cost just under $1,000 total with the compressor under warranty. Two guys + refrigerant (do not recall the exact lbs. put in).

Is it located directly under the skimmer?

If it turns out to be something with heater, AquaCal has local technicians (employees of AquaCal) that can come help diagnose problems. I had the compressor replaced earlier in the year, and the guy was prompt and professional (I believe he was dispatched out of Boca). The service call was $80...

Success! After 3 days off waiting for parts, I got the pool back up and running. Put in a new start capacitor, shaft seal, diffuser o-ring, seal plate o-ring, and lid cover o-ring. I also used the downtime to give my cartridge filter a good overnight soak in dishwasher detergent and water. Fired...

Thanks for your help. Yes, when I say "i tried to turn it on manually" I meant flipping the switch to "on" at the timer. The motor did not turn on today so I cut the power completely so that it wouldn't keep trying. I ordered a new start capacitor and tune-up kit (shaft seal, assorted o-rings)...

No. I've never heard any noises. The motor is relatively quiet and smooth when running.

Cover came off after giving it a couple of "raps". Perfect description... thanks for the help. As for the sluggish starting, the contacts were clean and making good contact (I still gave them a little bit of the business with an emery board). I also removed the motor to be sure there were no...

Thanks. I'll give it a try and report back.

Greetings. This is my first post, so drinks are on me. I'm having a couple of issues with my 1HP Sta-Rite Dyna-Glas pump. I recently purchased a 7-year old home with a small pool, my first pool. Anyway, for the past few weeks when trying to start-up from the timer, the motor will hum for a few...