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Rob36 · May 17, 2025

today I had to drain my spa in order for the service tech to repair my spa light, after he left and I was bleeding the air out of the system, when I put it into spa mode the pump was surging and pulsing with the pressure ( some what intensely) fluctuating back and forth from 20 psi to 25 psi, I let it do this for a little bit then I shut it down, And started it up again. this time it stopped surging and pulsing with showing no air in the basket. I went through this before after I had the whole pool and spa resurfaced. My common sense tells me that this was because of the air in the system from draining the spa, but can anyone else elaborate further on why it did this? And maybe what I would do differently in the future to avoid this? I'm afraid that this type of surging and pulsing could break something like a pipe. because at some point I will have to drain either the pool and spa or both again.

HermanTX · May 17, 2025

Welcome to TFP
It is probably 2” PVC. You can buy at Home Depot or Lowes.
Have you glued PVC before?

PoorPoolOwner · May 17, 2025

lardo5150 said:
Thank you sir!
Ok, looks like I am going to grab this thing.

Grab the fine filter $50 and you won’t be disappointed.

PoolStored · May 17, 2025

Nice pool. Great job on the CYA...you go!

PoolStored · May 17, 2025

Certainly with Magenta. I've see reports both ways with Purple stuff and clouding...one with clouding:

Iron stains - an $850+ adventure (so far...) - Need help

Hello, I started trying to rectify a swamp of a pool with heavy iron staining at the beginning of May. I'm at my wits end and thinking about getting quotes to fill in the pool with dirt and never have to deal with it again lol... Long story as short as I can get it: - Pool had very deep...

www.troublefreepool.com

Might try one of these if you are concerned:

ProTeam's Metal Magic
Jack's Magic the Pink Stuff (regular)
The Blue Stuff (fresh plaster)

Ascorbic Acid Treatment - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

ajw22 · May 17, 2025

Vbbob1 said:
Do I need to replace the pump, or is it repairable

Don't know until you figure out where the problem is in the pump.

ultranothing · May 17, 2025

Texas Splash said:
Welcome to TFP! If someone doesn't answer your question right away, I'm sure @Jimrahbe can help you with this one. Hang tight and enjoy the forum.

Thanks! Glad to have you guys as a resource here - especially when we're getting our hands dirty with this thing

Apparently I've been a member for five years and never posted...

ultranothing · May 17, 2025

I wanted to also add that we did do some research here and came across this thread from a few years back which detailed pretty much our same situation. The relay which appears to be connected to our "pump filter" *also* has two devices connected to it. It's pretty much exactly as we have it (but of course must be missing some very key thing).

Texas Splash · May 17, 2025

Welcome to TFP! :wave:

Rob Plummer · May 17, 2025

I will have to perform the overnight chlorine test after I refill

Texas Splash · May 17, 2025

Yes, if you have a way to contain the fallen debris that would be good. Regular treatments would be ideal. :goodjob:

kgans · May 17, 2025

We got our pool last year and didn't have any issues with chemicals. This year, I can't seem to keep chlorine above 0. I have brought samples in to the pool store a few times and added the chemicals suggested. Attached are the most recent numbers and the chemicals I added today, and the chlorine is back to 0.

kgans · May 17, 2025

kgans · May 17, 2025

Texas Splash · May 17, 2025

Welcome to TFP! :wave:

If someone doesn't answer your question right away, I'm sure @Jimrahbe can help you with this one. Hang tight and enjoy the forum.

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Rob Plummer · May 17, 2025

And the pump

Rob Plummer · May 17, 2025

Rob Plummer · May 17, 2025

Rob Plummer · May 17, 2025

As you wish!

PoolStored · May 17, 2025

Rob Plummer · May 17, 2025

PoolStored said:
With that much chlorine loss, I still think you have algae.

At a minimum, do an overnight chlorine loss test. Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
You fail, replace 30% of your water, and follow the SLAM process. Link-->SLAM Process

i am relacing 30% as we speak. once I have the CYA in check I will slam the pool! thank you for your help

PoolStored · May 17, 2025

With that much chlorine loss, I still think you have algae.

At a minimum, do an overnight chlorine loss test. Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
You fail, replace 30% of your water, and follow the SLAM process. Link-->SLAM Process

Alexr54 · May 17, 2025

I dont have it on hand. But soon as i can find it i will share.
I am sure i read it somewhere.

To be clear tho. Just because it recommends 6 months. I don't replace them every 6 months. Sometimes i can go years.
I probably should replace them more often tho. Mainly on my caretaker99 which takes 2 of them.
Once a flap broke off and i had to fish it out half way in the piping. Was not fun!

The other 2 i have are at the outlet of the spa filter and pool filter.

Regardless. Would be great if anyone can recommend a cheaper replacement.
Thanks!

TX-Pool · May 17, 2025

swamprat69 said:
If the motor amp draw is fairly low, you can take multiple turns through the clamp and divide by the number of turns to get a more accurate amp reading

Great info, thanks.

Rob Plummer · May 17, 2025

PoolStored said:
We have suggested that you lower your CYA.
At high CYA you cannot maintain enough FC to sanitize your water.

Your high chlorine loss and CC of 1.5, you need to SLAM. Link-->SLAM Process
It will be VERY difficult and Very expensive to SLAM with CYA of 90.

I would replace 30% of your water, then follow the SLAM process.

See no drain water exchange here:

Draining - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

i will say i typed in the CC wrong. that is .5

ultranothing · May 17, 2025

Hey there! We just got our cell and flow switch installed on our plumbing (scary!) and now we've got the control module mounted up and are trying to get it wired to power. We have a Jandy variable speed pump and want to ensure that the unit only runs when the pump is on (double failsafe). The problem is that we can't seem to get power to the unit. We use iAquaLink automation systems and the pump is controlled digitally. We traced the wires from the top of the box labeled "filter pump" and connected the wires to the load side of the relay that they lead to, but nothing happened. We checked the fuses and all the connections and even brought it inside and switched it over to 120v, attached a household plug and were able to get power to the unit to test that it's operational. We also hooked it up to "aux 2" which controls the blower and heater and were able to get power there. But it simply will not work when connected to the pump relay (and the pump is running!).

I've attached a few pictures. Thank you to the volunteers who help us with this stuff

AQUA~HOLICS · May 17, 2025

Also, can you provide any pictures of the excavation of the pool and spa of the concerned area prior to rebar?
The pictures show a fairly even break in the deck, RBB and following into the spa seats. Possibly from over excavation/trench work along with improper compaction of the fill.

ultranothing · May 17, 2025

ultranothing · May 17, 2025

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