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lacg replied to the thread Pump and union leak.
Hi, thank you for replying!
It is a Hayward SW15801X15TLFP (Serial number 2112-0812-005206001, apparently 0812 means built in December...
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sande005 replied to the thread Home Depot Max Melt for calcium.
167? That is a very precise number for a test where the gold standard (the Taylor drop tests) only read in increments of 10 (25 if...
Newdude replied to the thread Tree roots block the return lines?.
I'd try to prime through the waterfalls. If they worked, you'd prove it to the return line or the valve. They are likely...
ajw22 replied to the thread Inground Pool Inlet Line Puncture.
Welcome to TFP.
You have to dig more out to expose the pipe.
Is that pipe white Schedule 40 PVC?
You want glued new pipe to make a...
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A big hello from the UK.
I've found TFP to be invaluable in sorting my pool over the last few years but I've hit a problem that I need...
ajw22 replied to the thread Corners on Intex Pool.
Welcome to TFP?
How out of square is the pool?
How much pipe remains in the extended corner?
Is the pool level...
ajw22 replied to the thread Raypak pool heater and mice?.
Rodents like just about every model pool heater.
https://mkratproofing.com/
Newdude replied to the thread Test after opening salt pool.
OK sweet. I often wonder how tricky it would be by hand as most drops flicker it red. But I wait a 1/2 second and it keeps going...
ajw22 replied to the thread Tree roots block the return lines?.
Is your underground pipe solid schedule 40 PVC or some type of flex hose?
It is doubtful tree roots can squeeze or break schedule 40...
Newdude replied to the thread What did you do to your pool today?.
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paul1971 replied to the thread Test after opening salt pool.
I use the smart stir from the pro kit i bought thru this forum :)
Ok i’ll dump in a 40lbs bag then…
ajw22 replied to the thread Pump, filter and SWG fresh start..
Those should work fine.
Plumb a skinner to give the pump enough water and at least two returns...
ajw22 replied to the thread Home Depot Max Melt for calcium.
How did you measure 167 ppm of CH?
50 lbs of calcium chloride should raise your CH by 154 ppm.
Either that stuff is less than half...
Newdude replied to the thread Test after opening salt pool.
40 lbs would put your reading close to 3000 and the pool store a little over 3000, while the cell was still under 4000. Everybody...
gregapalooza replied to the thread Pump, filter and SWG fresh start..
I plan to hard plumb everything with PVC.
I found this pump...
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Pas_pool replied to the thread New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading.
I will do that when I get a moment after work one of these days coming up. Haven’t had to use my well water for fill yet. I’ve only been...
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paul1971 replied to the thread Test after opening salt pool.
I find it so difficult to precisely measure salt….i use drops and follow instructions but find it difficult to judge exactly when the...
ScottyGaaDo replied to the thread DE filter question!.
Thanks for the info guys!
The guy I had talked to made it sound like you wouldn't be able to get it anymore & mentioned it would be...
Leebo replied to the thread Is my pool math app working right?.
If you just subscribed, it’s likely that the test results from the past few weeks weren’t actually saved — the free version of the app...
Dirk replied to the thread Floating skimmer baskets when pump is on.
A drain can barely pull debris from a very small radius, like inches. It's doing virtually nothing to clean your pool, especially if you...
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Yesterday when opening pool, noticed water coming up from ground. After some digging, found that patio installer drove an edging stake...
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Turbolag replied to the thread Home Depot Max Melt for calcium.
I had to partially drain my ~35,000 gallon pool this year to install new diverter valves so everything was low. Started at 100 & is now...