• Rancho Cost-a-Lotta
    The other option is to replace the valve or use a pipe reamer to clear out the existing socket.
  • Rancho Cost-a-Lotta
    Here's one option. If your valve is a 2"/2.5" diverter, use a 2.5" fitting on the outside of the socket and reduce it to 2". See the...
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    paul1971 replied to the thread Test after opening salt pool.
    Morning again…something odd happening with FC. Today it shoot up to 16 after a day of having switched back on swcg at level 30. I am...
  • brcyk5
    Thank you so much. This is the plan. The frustration is overwhelming bc I’ve never had this happen. Can anyone get in the pool in the...
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    JamesW replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
    They probably blew out the lines and closed the valve. No problem.
  • Rancho Cost-a-Lotta
    Rancho Cost-a-Lotta replied to the thread Copper in water.
    Welcome to TFP. How do test for copper? What is the current copper level? Have you used any algaecides or mineral systems? Pool RX? Do...
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    Jbmiller15 replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
    I unplugged step jet and it works but still getting nothing out of the other 2 returns. I believe I have tried all positions for the...
  • C
    I found some 1.5" unions online which will be delivered today. I was checking out my pump and there is almost no pipe to work with...
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  • Newdude
    Newdude replied to the thread TFP for the win!.
    What is May 30th, Alex ? :laughblue:
  • Mr Glenn
    Mr Glenn replied to the thread solar plumbing repair.
    Hi. So yes I my plumbing is pretty janky. But I moved in 2 years ago, and the pool was built 30+ years ago. So, I think I have two...
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    Well you just said something that made me realize I'm a bit of a moron hahaha. I was under the impression the pump needs to run at a...
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  • Rancho Cost-a-Lotta
    Rancho Cost-a-Lotta replied to the thread iCHLOR 30.
    You should remove the tablets ASAP. They will destroy your SWG cell.
  • PoolStored
    PoolStored replied to the thread Slam question.
    If your CC was 0, your OCLT FC loss was 0, and the water is SUPER clear, like no cloudy, like this--> Then you don't need to SLAM...
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    Uhhello replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
    I'm assuming you've tried all positions of the valve in question?
  • J
    Can you post a full set of test results?
  • ajw22
    ajw22 replied to the thread Sacrificial zinc anode.
    Correct installation of a sacrificial anode involves matching the surface areas. The areas of the cathode (your steel pool wall, or...
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    Dwiessner replied to the thread Slam question.
    OK. So, as I eluded to yesterday, I had drained a ton of water from my pool to lower cya. Got it down from 1 billion (exaggerating, but...
  • PoolStored
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  • mas985
    Reverse the order and see if anything changes. Also, any valve and any union has o-rings which can leak.
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    JamesW replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
    Why? If it is plugged, then you will get no flow. Port 2 is probably step jets. Open the ball valve and that should give you flow to...
  • Lake Placid
    Circupool is the most DIY/user install friendly with their warranties. The big 3 tend to stick with the traditional pro install/support...
  • Jimrahbe
    I, The size of the pool your pool, and the size of your pipes does not matter... Because the whole idea of a VS pump is to run it as...
  • J
    Jbmiller15 replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
    2 skimmers, no main drain We bought the property 8 years ago. The pool 20-25 years old. I have opened the pool every year for the last...
  • Hal3
    CircuPool UL40
  • Mr Glenn
    Mr Glenn added the media item SolarMarkUp2.jpg to Pool Equipment.
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