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1poolman1 replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
I don't recognize the valve, but if they work like most 3-way valves you appear to have closed off two of the return lines. It may be...
Newdude replied to the thread Not sure if it's user error or a bad test kit.
They are about the same accuracy, which is not very. Ans both are vague comparison tests without an actual value.
You need a...
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Bperry replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
Are you sure it’s the returns not working? We call the returns the fittings inside the pool. If water is entering the pump, it’s going...
Guy559 replied to the thread Low Flow Gas Buildup....
Okay - this. Will just keep it simple.
@Jimrahbe, yes, it's gas buildup from the SWCG. Gets stuck in PVC returns. Sounds like 1,200 rpm...
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Derekisthematrix replied to the thread Aiper Scuba S1 Review.
So I've done some experimenting with this and while I'm replying to my own post, I found a solution that tends to work. If you remove...
njswimguy replied to the thread Omnilogic options ?.
Update; This bad boy was burned out on the main control board, HLXPCBMAIN. Can't wait to see the bill. :-) At this point all the main...
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Bperry replied to the thread Not sure if it's user error or a bad test kit.
The test strips are garbage and can’t be trusted. Don’t bother using them.
It’s better and safer to add acid directly to the pool...
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sande005 replied to the thread First Opening Salt Question.
If you were very lucky, and added CL to get to the normal range, you might see the CC drop back after a couple of days. But I've only...
Newdude replied to the thread IC-40 Dead???.
When did the bubbles start ?
Does it sound like big and/or single bubbles or a bazillion little bubbles ?
So you got through the...
JoyfulNoise replied to the thread Pool Store Water Analysis vs. Taylor Pro.
Your Jandy SWG is reading high when your salt is in fact reading low. That’s usually an electrical problem with the SWG that could...
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Gnarbrah replied to the thread IC-40 Dead???.
Will check the flange and the o rings tomorrow. The o rings seemed good a month or so ago when I lubed them. Just got home from work and...
Newdude replied to the thread Let’s see your water after removing winter cover!! **RESURRECTED FOR 2025!**.
So long as the liner stays tight upon refilling, it did you a favor and there is that much less SLAM after.
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TinFoilHat replied to the thread Pool Store Water Analysis vs. Taylor Pro.
You can even try three drops for PH if that helps.
Newdude replied to the thread First Opening Salt Question.
Ironically, our way is the surgical precision way based on testing and rooted in science and their way is the arbitrarily nuclear way...
ogdento replied to the thread Help Please - Aux Relays Not Working.
Forgot one thing... you don't need new low voltage breakers - and Pentair charges a fortune for them - so in the top cabinet you'll see...
Buggs replied to the thread TFT smart stir “reset” when Inop from sitting.
In February, I had a similar issue: When I pressed either the power or light button on the SpeedStir, the unit ran for about a...
ogdento replied to the thread Help Please - Aux Relays Not Working.
At this point I'd replace the transformer... it doesn't seem like the rectifier is bad. Ymmv :) (Actually I'd probably connect a...
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TinFoilHat replied to the thread First Opening Salt Question.
You want your CC to be .5 or less, preferably zero. Yours is 1.5 ppm. CC is the chlorine that is working on something organic that is...
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costanzoeric replied to the thread Low Chlorine/High PH.
All of these suggestions help tremendously! Thank you. What I’m hearing has validated some of what I was I was thinking. I did think...
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Persimmon356 replied to the thread Pool Store Water Analysis vs. Taylor Pro.
If it helps, the pool store is always 800 ppm less than my Taylor test. I’m on my second set of chemicals too with consistent results...
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samrunyan5 replied to the thread Let’s see your water after removing winter cover!! **RESURRECTED FOR 2025!**.
There was a hole in the cover. When I drained the water from the top, it took the pool water with it sadly.
PoolStored replied to the thread First Opening Salt Question.
^^^ Indicates that you have bad things being oxidized and creating ammonia.
If you want to COMPLETEY understand it, read Net Chlorine...
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sande005 replied to the thread Slam salt level.
The vast majority of the time, the "cloud" is:
a. dirt
b. pollen
c. dead algae
They can all look/behave similarly.
c. can be dark...
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Btimm replied to the thread One Week Old Pool. Filter PSI Low.
Great to know! Thank you!
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Hello all,
Right now I have only 1 of 4 returns working and my pool is a gross shade of green. I have 2 questions.
First, is it OK to...
Jimrahbe replied to the thread One Week Old Pool. Filter PSI Low.
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If your weir door is laying flat, it just means that you can run your pump even slower, once the pool builder turns the pool over to...
Mdragger88 replied to the thread New liner with start-up this year!.
Here’s a great guide
https://www.troublefreepool.com/wiki/index.php?title=Just_Filled_Your_Pool_with_Water%3F_Here%27s_What_To_Do_Next