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Bperry replied to the thread Not sure if it's user error or a bad test kit.
granular chlorine (dichlor) also contains CYA. Was it calhypo or dichlor?
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wolf party posted the thread Bestway Flowclear 1500 Sand filter issues, backflow loss of pressure in Above Ground Pools.
I have the Bestway pool kit from Sam's Club that comes with the 1500 GPH sand pump. I believe it's this one. Flowclear 1500 gal. Sand...
mblind replied to the thread Not sure if it's user error or a bad test kit.
Thanks! I guess I should have purchased the K-2006 kit rather than the K-2005. As a person who is just starting on this journey, I did...
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Jb48560 replied to the thread High CYA. How much to drain?.
Thank you this article it is immensely helpful! I’ll give this another go as I made several missteps it seems in my teast. The video I...
Turbo1Ton replied to the thread Tips on how to clean intelliPH acid injection fitting ?.
The Stenner injector should be rebuildable. I have not done it yet so I can't confirm, but I would attempt to open it up and see if the...
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Thank you for the welcome.
We are putting in a Kayak pool and are waiting for the contractors to finish the work.
Glad to find this...
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wolf party replied to the thread Mustard algae and waterbody proximity.
Okay, well, I cleaned everything. Tools, toys, ladder. Scrubbed under every fold in the liner, drain cover, skimmer part. My FC hasn't...
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Bperry replied to the thread New here, hoping for some solutions to a green pool..
Welcome! See above link for getting your own test kit. The pool store testing is just designed to sell you $988 worth of stuff that...
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Bperry replied to the thread CYA over 100 despite using liquid chlorine.
The 3 inch tabs have CYA in them. That’s trichlor.
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tobitoy replied to the thread New pool owner, first leak!.
While were at it. I’m also tightneing other connections. How do i tightes the inlets?
Pry off the white housing?
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Dambra replied to the thread New Build - Vinyl Pool - Final Planning Prep - Digging Stage.
Thank you!
We ended up going 3-4’ shallow end and 7.5’ deep end. Hardscape, liner, auto cover still to come but should be all done in...
Texas Splash replied to the thread New here and fairly new pool owner.
Welcome to TFP! :wave:
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Looking for tips on getting my pool clear and not cloudy.
ajw22 replied to the thread New Intelitouch i10 3d setup.
It was a change from an EasyTouch to IntelliTouch board.
Yeah, I though that might be a dual body card.
It effectively makes it POOL...
Ahultin replied to the thread Tips on how to clean intelliPH acid injection fitting ?.
With the tube in the injector but not in the pipe, is it dispensing ?
Rancho Cost-a-Lotta replied to the thread Can you let me know what is the missing part and where to buy?.
The part is supposed to be compatible with the genuine Pentair part. You'll have to decide if you want to take a chance with the...
PoolStored replied to the thread High CYA. How much to drain?.
Light is important for turbidity tests. Not sure what video to which you are referring.
For CYA over 90, use this and start at #8...
nuttyp replied to the thread pool lighting.
I think many or most of us here agree with @ajw22 about the led reliability. Folks discuss “years of service” but I think specifying the...
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JamesW replied to the thread CYA over 100 despite using liquid chlorine.
How many 3" tabs?
Each tablet adds 1.8 ppm.
33 tabs will add 60 ppm.
Three 5 day periods is 15 days.
You either have test error...
tomas21 replied to the thread Tips on how to clean intelliPH acid injection fitting ?.
Well brand new Stenner injector and new pump tube doesn’t seem to have solved the challenge. If I pull the tube out of the injector it...
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Jb48560 replied to the thread High CYA. How much to drain?.
Thank you I will do the test again to be accurate as possible. Must you do this in the sun as the video suggests? I did this test under...
ogdento replied to the thread New Intelitouch i10 3d setup.
Hey @ajw22 and @Mhambel1 the personality board I see in the picture is an i10+3D which is a dual equipment board - it's not a pool only...
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Ok so we are installing the new liner this weekend. an I have seen mixed feedback on sealing / adhesive. I'm talking returns, main...
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NewB77777 replied to the thread Can you let me know what is the missing part and where to buy?.
I found just missing screen cap on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYT33J2V?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Can you please check...
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tobitoy replied to the thread New pool owner, first leak!.
Yes, filled to the middle. And one skimmer. Will try with dye
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SoCalDIYWannabe replied to the thread Circupool Core Control 55 Initial Thoughts.
Getting ready to do mine. I just installed my (RJ) for plumbing, and about to power it. Any chance you can send me a photo of the inside...
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TinFoilHat replied to the thread Surface debris.
Welcome to TFP. Here is the hard part: Photos so we know what you see, test results from one of our recommended test kits, tell us how...
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SoCalDIYWannabe replied to the thread Circupool RJ+ $10 Upgrade program gone???.
I was going to get the Core 55, I went with RJ60 instead. Roughly the same price. Both overkill for my 18k pool. I just got pool...