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Edevries replied to the thread Algae won’t go away.
Thank you! I would LOVE to eradicate our algae!! I am using the Taylor k-2006C test kit.
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bkp22 replied to the thread Featured Location to install/levelling.
Oh and seriously pay attention to any pointy rocks left behind. You do not want those poking thru your liner. Use the back of a metal...
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bkp22 replied to the thread Featured Location to install/levelling.
IMO your ground there looks great. Looks like the sort of hard packed clay I have. if it's level across the entire diameter, pick any...
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poolboyK replied to the thread Featured Opened pool for second time after 3 years..
In a good way or bad?
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wireform replied to the thread Featured Opened pool for second time after 3 years..
Tomorrow in the sun may have a different outcome.
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mannino89 replied to the thread **The Quote(s) Stage of Building My Fiberglass Pool**.
Going with the SwimClear 425 Sq. Ft!
Donldson replied to the thread POOLNerd vs. pool retailer - who's test is more accurate?.
The focus of everyone on this site is to have the best water quality possible. That this is achieved not with overpriced products sold...
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CoolArrow replied to the thread Beginner needs some help....
Here is a photo to start @Rancho Cost-a-Lotta
The two that are open are the skimmer and main drains at the deep end. The closed one is...
justinfrancisjudd replied to the thread Intelichlor IC 60.
No idea on gallons. I estimate 32500. Pool was built by prior owner few years before we bought it. 8 ft deep end sloped to 3.5 shallow...
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rsanders4315 replied to the thread Just got SWG installed..
Yes, my normal schedule is 7:00am-5:30pm, I will close up everything and turn the system on, and put in service mode.
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Drained my oval 12 x 32 to do wall repair. Took 5 days to drain in hot sun. When started filling up the liner tore...
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Franklin2024 replied to the thread Liner shrunk when empty.
My first post 2024
Drained my oval 12 x 32 to do wall repair. Took 5 days to drain in hot sun. When started filling up the liner tore...
Jimrahbe replied to the thread Just got SWG installed..
I think you meant you put them on pins 2 and 4 of the pump filter relay..
It looks ok to me,
The pump filter relay will only close if...
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I have a heat pump pool heater inside my house which heats the pool and cools the house. I needed a booster pump triggered by the heat...
Rancho Cost-a-Lotta replied to the thread Beginner needs some help....
Please post photos of your plumbing, particularly the intake valves in front of the pump. It should be pretty straightforward.
I too...
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poolboyK replied to the thread Featured Opened pool for second time after 3 years..
I apologize I got too antsy and went to do the test! It stopped seeing the black dot fully at around 40ppm.
I can repeat tomorrow if...
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taykil89 replied to the thread Inground pool with liner not opened for 12 years 😳.
The old filter was set to 230, but it kept making that clicking noise. I'll have to investigate
Texas Splash replied to the thread Featured Opened pool for second time after 3 years..
Wait until tomorrow. It's best to test the CYA under a sunny sky with the sun behind you over your shoulders while you hold the viewing...
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JamesW replied to the thread 15 June 2024 This is like starting up a chemical plant!.
If the spa jets are not strong enough, maybe change to a 3 HP Intelliflo and install a 5 psi check valve bypass on the heater.
You can...
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Andrew Montreal replied to the thread Strange chemical smell when running air jets.
Perhaps is it the smell of chloramines but at a very high concentration?
ogdento replied to the thread Pentair IntelliBrite 5G Defect.
Could be a Littlefuse SP4021, a tvs protection diode... But I'm not sure why they'd have used one there - I'll check out my board on...
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drsusan replied to the thread Troubleshooting low pressure water flow into older Caldera inground spa.
Update on Caldera spa today. It is now working fine with full force! I am not sure why. The next concern is to get rid of the areas of...
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poolboyK replied to the thread Featured Opened pool for second time after 3 years..
I have a 30,000 gallon pool. I will edit the signature, thank you! I can go measure CYA right now, would that be fine?
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we built a pool over the winter and finished in April. Despite our best efforts at being careful, there’s already a few spots where some...
Texas Splash replied to the thread Suction side leak - puncture in sealing tape.
Looks to be a black Teflon tape perhaps. The only way I know of to properly fix that issue is to separate everything and re-wrap it...
Rancho Cost-a-Lotta replied to the thread Adding Calcium Chloride and FC.
I'm glad you took the time to read the link.