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berlinguyinca posted the thread Newbie looking for help pentair pump and generator in Salt Water Chlorine Generators (SWG).
Good afternoon,
Two years ago we bought a new property with a pool and pump system. And would love to switch it over to salt, by means...
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JamesW replied to the thread Raypak whistling help.
Basically, we are trying to figure out when you could leave out the UG without getting condensation.
You have two different equations...
Rancho Cost-a-Lotta replied to the thread Help.
Yep...sure looks like it. Look them up at domyown.com for background and how to locate and eliminate nests.
I had dealt with them for...
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NaCLTPool replied to the thread Full test results.
Thanks. Looks like I may be in good shape. Probably will add enough CYA to bump it up by 20ppm just so I don’t overshoot
HermanTX replied to the thread NEED OPINIONS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ABOUT WATER LINES.
The old caps need to be removed and new ones put back on.
It is unlikely any damage occurred further back since the pipes are in...
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JamesW replied to the thread Raypak whistling help.
The temperature of the outside of the heat exchanger will be higher than the water temperature in the heat exchanger.
If we use 272,240...
PoolStored replied to the thread How to connect this under-pool flexible pipe to a pump?.
Get this (below), stick it in the pipe, use a hose clamp to hold it. You can then connect via pvc to a pump. Get the correct size for...
PoolStored replied to the thread Raypak whistling help.
I'm not sure what this tells me...
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petepool posted the thread How to connect this under-pool flexible pipe to a pump? in Everything Else.
My pool builder installed a flexible white pipe (looks like 2") in the gravel bed under the deep end of my pool. He said it was to...
PoolStored replied to the thread New member trying to break old pool store habits and find an inexplicable source of copper....
Round your CYA up to next 10, yours is 40.
Post a picture of the pH test, neutral light with white background.
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JamesW replied to the thread Raypak whistling help.
332,000 x 0.82 = 272,240 btu/hr. transferred to the water.
332,000 x 0.18 = 59,760 btu/hr. transferred to the air.
300 - 80 = 220 F =...
kul replied to the thread Yellow timer.
Ok update. Turns out the issue wasn’t the timer. It was me. I had it in the off position so when the “off” peg was hit, there was the...
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RachelWL replied to the thread New member trying to break old pool store habits and find an inexplicable source of copper....
Hello, folks.
I just did the first tests with the Taylor K-2006C.
FC = 0.5
CC = 1.5
TA = 60 ppm with 25 ml sample test and, 50 ppm with...
PoolStored replied to the thread New Pool owner🚨 pump and flow rate benefits?.
Don't fixate on flow. All you need is the minimum or higher. You likely won't see north of 50/60 even at high speed, through a heater...
HermanTX replied to the thread Super Confused About Valves - Returns, Skimmers, and Main Drain.
If you are trying to have 100% suction from 1 skimmer to vacuum then do the following.
Turn the valve in front of the pump 180 degrees...
Rancho Cost-a-Lotta replied to the thread Super Confused About Valves - Returns, Skimmers, and Main Drain.
9 would provide full suction to skimmers. 12:00 would be around 50/50. Try around 10:00. This will keep a little bit of water flowing...
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nas313 replied to the thread New Pool owner🚨 pump and flow rate benefits?.
Regarding the SWG previous owner had one and got it removed for some reason I was told it kept causing them issues. As for the 1HP pump...
PoolStored replied to the thread Noob to the forum. Looking for CYA advice.
We are coming up on a weekend and if you can test and add every two hours, you will make significant progress. You can even slam late...
PoolStored replied to the thread Not sure if it's user error or a bad test kit.
Yes, you are wrong. Chlorine is king. Go to Menards and get some liquid chlorine (if Menards is close). Get your FC up to target...
HermanTX replied to the thread New pool owner, first leak!.
Yes. Since the crack seems to be on the plastic. Try that first.
The alternative is a repair product for fiberglass. I am not...
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Rob Plummer replied to the thread Free Chlorine issue.
thank you
Kaptain replied to the thread Noob to the forum. Looking for CYA advice.
Just got home and tested FC is 12.5 CC back up to 1.0 :rolleyes:
PoolStored replied to the thread DE buildup.
When pressure rises 25% over clean pressure backwash. Measure clean pressure with the DE in the filter.
Backwash until the sight glass...
PoolStored replied to the thread Deep End Dimensions For Safety.
I can't help you with your issue, there may be other that can.
PoolStored replied to the thread New Pool owner🚨 pump and flow rate benefits?.
1HP pump is enough. VSP will lower your energy bills and likely payback in 1-2 years. I would do this in a heartbeat.
You can either...