• mknauss
    Salt does not lower pH. What is your TA?
  • ogdento
    @Jimrahbe you reminded me we should check the rectifier too... I wrote a post on that a while ago, just gotta find it
  • T
    The booster pump should go to a "return" in the side of the pool that the pool vacuum plugs into. It's separate from the normal filter...
  • Jimrahbe
    David, Sounds like the transformer is bad.... But... I suspect that something caused the transformer to go bad.. Basically sucking...
  • ogdento
    Yeah, wow, the transformer is definitely bad. Let's make sure you don't have shorted relay coils before you replace the transformer and...
  • 1
    Old motor looks like a two-speed motor that was wired for one speed only. If the new motor hasn't been damaged by the way it is now...
  • S
    Retested everything, passed over night test etc. The PH dropped to what I think is 6.8, probably from all the salt I added. I have...
  • ajw22
    Welcome to TFP. What model motor are we discussing? Show us pictures of the motor data plates on your old and new motor.
  • S
    How many test will you get? I have the Taylor K-2005, but ran out of the CYA tester solution. I think it only gives you enough for 4 test.
  • ajw22
    ajw22 replied to the thread Caretaker 5.
    Welcome to TFP. What model filter do you have? Clean or backwash your filter. Your filter is too dirty and clogged to let a lot of...
  • 1
    If your pool guy can't figure it out, you need a new one. Your pool is not that complicated. You move a valve and watch what happens...
  • Mdragger88
    Great choice 👍🏻 We’ll be here waiting for your results and we’ll get you on the right track. While you wait go ahead and fill out your...
  • Donldson
    In a salt pool, no less 😞
  • ajw22
    You are working blind. We do not trust strips or pool store tests. A CYA test kit will cost $21. You will spend more than that...
  • Texas Splash
    Texas Splash replied to the thread Algaecide help please!!.
    Understood. You can still begin the tedious task of removing visible debris from the pool. Yes, vacuuming to waste is fine. SInce you...
  • PoolStored
    I'm sorry you are in a tough spot. This^^ demonstrates why we don't trust test kits or strips. The TF-100 is reasonably affordable for...
  • KBreuer15
    Ok. Just ordered the TF Pro - Salt.
  • KBreuer15
    They did. Didn't think they were inaccurate. It has worked for us the last few years of we ever had any chemistry issues.
  • L
    What happened with the cloranator issue you had, did the flow switch replacement work?
  • PoolGate
    PoolGate replied to the thread Jandy Aquapure 1400.
    see attached...
  • M
    Megarms replied to the thread Jandy Aquapure 1400.
    Thanks. I tried to download that but I can't. Everything made me feel like I was about to catch a virus. I do know that he had to do...
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