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TA increased with ph minus
- By JamesW
- Testing and Balancing Your Water
- 10 Replies
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The Chlorine Mystery - two brand new chlorinators, balanced water, no chlorine
Long time lurker, first time poster, be gentle 
The chlorine in my pool keeps dropping down to 0 after installing two different brand new chlorinators. Tried everything, including pre-emptive phosphate starver treatement. Help...
Historically used vintage metal box Kchlor AC20 non-self cleaning chlorinator kept the chlorine well, then failed.
Two months ago I replaced it with Freeflo RP25 self cleaning chlorinator. Water chemistry tests were balanced and salt level ok as confirmed by tests in three different pool shops. The chlorinator produced a lot of bubles, but the chlorine kept dropping down to zero after I top it up with liquid chlorine. Returned chlorinator after 1 month.
A month ago pool shop installed AstralPool E25 self cleaning chlorinator. Water chemistry tests were balanced and salt level ok as confirmed by tests in three different pool shops. The chlorinator produces a lot of bubles, but the chlorine keeps dropping down to zero after I top it up with liquid chlorine.
Total Cl: 0.16
Free Cl: 0.09
Combined Cl: 0.07
Salt: 4878
Ph: 7.5
Alk (adj): 110
Cya: 61
Hardness: 345
Phosphates: 0
Total Cu: 0
35,000 litre, concrete pool, in-ground, plaster, blanket
Sand filter, more than 10 years old
Peristaltic HCL doser
Solar heating was on, now off with the same result
Non-variable pumps, more than 10 years old
AstralPool E25 self cleaning
Chlorinator at maximum setting
Robot pool cleanter
Running 8 hours a day (8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm)
Water clear, but goes murky if I stop manually adding liquid Cl every day
Not sure if it is relevant, but the first two chlorinators used to produce white powder (CaCO3?) ouf the jets, the third one does not.
https://www.poolbarn.com.au/wp-cont...905-H0712400_REVB-AstralPool-Eseries-2023.pdf
I am aware that testing water yourself using Taylor test kit is more precise and I am planning to buy it in the future, but at this time I am relying on pool shop tests. I have tested water in three different pool shops who are using different test equipment with results showing similar results of balanced water and acceptable salt levels.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
The chlorine in my pool keeps dropping down to 0 after installing two different brand new chlorinators. Tried everything, including pre-emptive phosphate starver treatement. Help...
Historically used vintage metal box Kchlor AC20 non-self cleaning chlorinator kept the chlorine well, then failed.
Two months ago I replaced it with Freeflo RP25 self cleaning chlorinator. Water chemistry tests were balanced and salt level ok as confirmed by tests in three different pool shops. The chlorinator produced a lot of bubles, but the chlorine kept dropping down to zero after I top it up with liquid chlorine. Returned chlorinator after 1 month.
A month ago pool shop installed AstralPool E25 self cleaning chlorinator. Water chemistry tests were balanced and salt level ok as confirmed by tests in three different pool shops. The chlorinator produces a lot of bubles, but the chlorine keeps dropping down to zero after I top it up with liquid chlorine.
Total Cl: 0.16
Free Cl: 0.09
Combined Cl: 0.07
Salt: 4878
Ph: 7.5
Alk (adj): 110
Cya: 61
Hardness: 345
Phosphates: 0
Total Cu: 0
35,000 litre, concrete pool, in-ground, plaster, blanket
Sand filter, more than 10 years old
Peristaltic HCL doser
Solar heating was on, now off with the same result
Non-variable pumps, more than 10 years old
AstralPool E25 self cleaning
Chlorinator at maximum setting
Robot pool cleanter
Running 8 hours a day (8 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm)
Water clear, but goes murky if I stop manually adding liquid Cl every day
Not sure if it is relevant, but the first two chlorinators used to produce white powder (CaCO3?) ouf the jets, the third one does not.
https://www.poolbarn.com.au/wp-cont...905-H0712400_REVB-AstralPool-Eseries-2023.pdf
I am aware that testing water yourself using Taylor test kit is more precise and I am planning to buy it in the future, but at this time I am relying on pool shop tests. I have tested water in three different pool shops who are using different test equipment with results showing similar results of balanced water and acceptable salt levels.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Can an AGP return jet be too close to a ladder?
- By littlepool55
- Above Ground Pools
- 0 Replies
Drawing up deck / patio plans for my 18 ft AGP. We're replacing the a-frame ladder with a generic deck-mount resin one. Not big steps, just what I would call a basic normal ladder.
www.poolsuppliescanada.ca
Where we want to put the ladder is immediately next to the return jet eyeball. Other than physically blocking the jet with the ladder leg, is there much to concern myself over here? Can it end up too close?
MS Paint rendition
Resin Above Ground Pool Deck Ladder | Pool Supplies Canada
This Resin Aboveground Deck Ladder with adjustable Height provides an easy way to enter and exit the pool from Pool Supplies Canada.
www.poolsuppliescanada.ca
Where we want to put the ladder is immediately next to the return jet eyeball. Other than physically blocking the jet with the ladder leg, is there much to concern myself over here? Can it end up too close?
MS Paint rendition
Aiper Scuba S1 First Impressions
- By sirhicksalot
- Pool Cleaners
- 4 Replies
I saw them at Walmart, but saw it was the N1 model. I didn’t know if that was different in any way, so I just got it directly from the Aiper website. It was on sale and I got an extra $30 off for email sign up. $520 out the door with the 2 year warranty.I picked up a S1 a few weeks ago and have been very impressed. It cleans just as good as my old Maytronics, for half the price and no cord.
Going from corded to cordless has some differences so far. I like the fact that there is no cord to interfere with leaves and surface debris. Fishing the thing out with a hook is a little odd, but I've learned it generally stops around the wall where I drop it in so I can somewhat plan where I get to fish it out. In the early spring when my live oak rains leaves into my pool for a few weeks may be a bit challenging, since I have to add an extra step of recharging for 2-3 hours in between runs. Not ideal, but did I mention it was half price
A tip, my local Walmart carries these for under $500, and you can get the 3-year service plan for a measly $38 dollars so if it dies early I should be covered.
Should I install a valve before this pump (picture)?
- By HermanTX
- Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing
- 68 Replies
Some times is can be simplest of things - staring you right in the face. Glad it worked out and all is functioning as it should.Added water to the basket, started a new prime and...
IT WORKED!!!
I think it must have been the drain o-rings! No air at all in the basket now! I am SO relieved that it is not an underground leak!
Thanks for the donation. It is appreciated.
Hayward Heater Small Leak and Won't Fire
- By dailygenesis
- Everything Else
- 9 Replies
Thank you. I'm a little confused where the article mentions the Pentair Automatic Bypass. Are they saying that with a Pentair heater this is better to use instead of a manual bypass? Or would you have both a manual bypass and this automatic bypass?
