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RPM changes from EasyTouch setting
- By Jimrahbe
- Pool Automation
- 3 Replies
P,
Does not sound like something that ScreenLogic or the EasyTouch can do...
Are you using your PC or a phone to make changes?
Can you tell me, or show me, what you are doing? Pool vs. cleaner?? In general, all the electronics used to change "Pool" would be used to change "Cleaner" so on the surface it makes no sense, that one would work and the would not work..
Something else must be going on..
We need more info..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Does not sound like something that ScreenLogic or the EasyTouch can do...
Are you using your PC or a phone to make changes?
Can you tell me, or show me, what you are doing? Pool vs. cleaner?? In general, all the electronics used to change "Pool" would be used to change "Cleaner" so on the surface it makes no sense, that one would work and the would not work..
Something else must be going on..
We need more info..
Thanks,
Jim R.
Pentair IC60 creates chlorine when first turned on and then flashes "inspect cell"
- By fabsroman
- Salt Water Chlorine Generators (SWG)
- 31 Replies
Well, that lasted for a day. The pool has 2ppm chlorine now, but the cell light is flashing green again. I took the unit out, flushed it with water, and reinstalled it. There was no scale buildup on the fins. The cell light went back to solid green for about 30 minutes and now it is flashing again. Easy Touch panel is still reporting salt at 4,350. The salt level light is solid green. I am attaching a pic of the sticker on the back of the unit.
When I hold down the "More" button for 5+ seconds, the lights all flash, it runs through its diagnostics, it shows 40% remaining useful life (i.e., the 20%, 40%, and 60% lights are lit green).
I am about to throw in the towel on this one and just order a new SWG; however, if anybody has any advice on what I can do to keep this going, I'll take the advice and give it a shot.
When I hold down the "More" button for 5+ seconds, the lights all flash, it runs through its diagnostics, it shows 40% remaining useful life (i.e., the 20%, 40%, and 60% lights are lit green).
I am about to throw in the towel on this one and just order a new SWG; however, if anybody has any advice on what I can do to keep this going, I'll take the advice and give it a shot.
New Pool Build in Los Angeles
- By AQUA~HOLICS
- Under Construction
- 11 Replies
A few things to consider.
Granddaddy starting a new project
- By DonFant
- Just Getting Started
- 1 Replies
So here I am, I just started this process about 3 weeks ago.
I'll try to make this short, I'm totally new at this, I'm in the process of getting my yard ready, the electrician came yesterday and ran conduit from my house (new dedicated breaker) to my storage building. BTW, last week I rented a Sod Cutter and move a lot of grass. Yesterday, I rented the worst Trencher in the state of Va) but I got it done
Anyway, the wires have been run, he even added an extra wire for Bonding. ( I've never heard of Bonding until several of you guys mentioned it.-THANK YOU!
So, here is what I have ordered, its all wrapped up in my garage.
12'x24'x54" AG Saltwater Titan Oval Pool, 12'x24'x54" Oval Uni-Bead Beach Haven Liner - 40 Gauge, AquaPro High Pro DE72 D.E. Filter System 2-HP 2-Speed Pump, Hayward Aqua Trol RJ Salt Chlorine Generator System, Lacus Wide-Mouth Above Ground Thru-Wall Skimmer & Return Fitting, Deluxe Pool Cleaning Kit - 5 Piece with 30' Vacuum Hose, 12'x24' Oval Space Age Silver/Blue Solar Cover, Confer Step 1X with Outside Ladder.
(I still have a lot of dirt to move, but my son-in-laws and grandson are helping)
After consideration, I've decided to go with an Electric heater. I'm open to suggestions for a quality heater. My calculations come to about 9700 gallons, so something that would work for it.
I also need to order a nce test kit and I guess some chemicals-? Again, I'm am totally green to all of this, so your ideas and explanations are welcomed.
I'll try to make this short, I'm totally new at this, I'm in the process of getting my yard ready, the electrician came yesterday and ran conduit from my house (new dedicated breaker) to my storage building. BTW, last week I rented a Sod Cutter and move a lot of grass. Yesterday, I rented the worst Trencher in the state of Va) but I got it done
Anyway, the wires have been run, he even added an extra wire for Bonding. ( I've never heard of Bonding until several of you guys mentioned it.-THANK YOU!
So, here is what I have ordered, its all wrapped up in my garage.
12'x24'x54" AG Saltwater Titan Oval Pool, 12'x24'x54" Oval Uni-Bead Beach Haven Liner - 40 Gauge, AquaPro High Pro DE72 D.E. Filter System 2-HP 2-Speed Pump, Hayward Aqua Trol RJ Salt Chlorine Generator System, Lacus Wide-Mouth Above Ground Thru-Wall Skimmer & Return Fitting, Deluxe Pool Cleaning Kit - 5 Piece with 30' Vacuum Hose, 12'x24' Oval Space Age Silver/Blue Solar Cover, Confer Step 1X with Outside Ladder.
(I still have a lot of dirt to move, but my son-in-laws and grandson are helping)
After consideration, I've decided to go with an Electric heater. I'm open to suggestions for a quality heater. My calculations come to about 9700 gallons, so something that would work for it.
I also need to order a nce test kit and I guess some chemicals-? Again, I'm am totally green to all of this, so your ideas and explanations are welcomed.
New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading
- By Newdude
- Just Getting Started
- 149 Replies
Us large pool folks need to be crafty.
How to add large batches of CYA
Hey Folks !!! With a large pool, I need 4lbs of CYA to only raise it 15, and I don't think I have that many socks without holes in them. So I use a Tshirt. Plus, I like that it's doubled up for redundancy. But it can also be scaled down with socks. So I measure out my dose and...
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New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading
- By PoolStored
- Just Getting Started
- 149 Replies
I think your pool is larger.
18x36 and 3.5 and 8 is likely 27,900.
A sun shelf that is 1 foot deep would be reducing the volume of the pool by 12 x 6 x 2.5, or 1400 gallons.
I think you are closer to 26,000 gallons.
18x36 and 3.5 and 8 is likely 27,900.
A sun shelf that is 1 foot deep would be reducing the volume of the pool by 12 x 6 x 2.5, or 1400 gallons.
I think you are closer to 26,000 gallons.
Sun ledge/baja shelf build
- By AQUA~HOLICS
- Under Construction
- 4 Replies
The “bond beam” is the top of the pool structure, it can be raised (in 6” 
increments) or it can be at 0”.
Typically a reef step/shelf is excavated at 21” below the top of bond beam with 9” of shotcrete, 1” of plaster and 3” below top of tile, this should leave around 8” of water depth when finished.
Your calculations will leave 6’ of water (3” of exposed tile subtracted from the 9”) if it’s being measured from the top of the “bond beam”.
If it’s being said that there’s going to be 9” to finished water line then the measurement should be 13” from top of beam to top of shotcrete.
increments) or it can be at 0”.Typically a reef step/shelf is excavated at 21” below the top of bond beam with 9” of shotcrete, 1” of plaster and 3” below top of tile, this should leave around 8” of water depth when finished.
Your calculations will leave 6’ of water (3” of exposed tile subtracted from the 9”) if it’s being measured from the top of the “bond beam”.
If it’s being said that there’s going to be 9” to finished water line then the measurement should be 13” from top of beam to top of shotcrete.
New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading
- By Pas_pool
- Just Getting Started
- 149 Replies
Can you send me a picture of this? I am not sure how I would tie that off. And why can't I use skimmer socks? I bought a 50 pack
So, I bought this chlorine this time around at a local pool store in CT that said it is made in Bristol, CT. It did not have a number stamped on it.
The dimensions of our pool are 18x36 with with a 12x6 sun shelf. Shallow end 3.5 deep. Deep end 8 feet. The diagram the PB provided said the gallons were 22,800.
Sounds good. Thanks.
I am not home, but I bought the same one you recommended from ACE. I bought thee bottles of that.
Sounds good
Need some help on a main drain cover
- By ajw22
- Pumps, Filters, and Plumbing
- 6 Replies
Drain covers are required to meet the 2021 Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA Act) when the pool is modified.
Safety Drains VGBA - Further Reading
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The 2021 act required the cover to be certified with the sump. You cannot put a cover on a sump it is not certified for.
High free chlorine
- By Jsf721
- Testing and Balancing Your Water
- 6 Replies
I do all my testing with the TF pro kit with salt.Your RJ-60 will make 2ppm of chlorine a day running pump 24x7 and 20% output.
It really depends on the pool, how much it will use on a daily basis.
Is your CYA really 90?
Do this test starting at #8:
CYA - Cyanuric Acid Test
Cyanuric acid (CYA) is the chemical name for the product commonly called “pool water stabilizer” … Read more…
Do you use a solar cover?
Does the pool get full sunlight?
We can make a general recommendation knowing these things to get you to the 17th.
My sonar acid is 90 if not 100. I never rely on Lesly‘s testing which is why I bought my own test kit and to prove to myself that there was bad as this board said they were years ago. I took the same water sample to three Lesly‘s and got three remarkedly different test results. At that point, I started drinking the Kool-Aid around here.
My pump is running 10 hours a day currently it was set at 60% and I dropped it to 50% looking for feedback on if that’s the proper percentage to leave it at I would like my free chlorine to drop into the green zone for a 90 CYA.
My pool gets full sun for about five hours a day picture taken at 3:15 and then it slowly goes out of the sun. I do not have a cover of any type. Water temperature is a little over 60°.
New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading
- By PoolStored
- Just Getting Started
- 149 Replies
That's fine for now.
No, put the CYA into a human sock, tie it off and hang it 6-12 inches out in front of a return.
So either your chlorine is old, or your pool volume is wrong.
What are the dimension of your pool. L, W, D shallow and D deep?
Post a picture of the LC jug where the imprinted some numbers.
Chlorine Date Code Decoder - Further Reading
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Run it 24/7. Pumps are made to run. Starting and stopping pumps are hard on them. Running them is not hard on them.
Post a pic of your MA bottle.
Stabilizer can be in the pool for adding anything else. Wait 10 minutes between adding acid and chlorine. Brush a bunch after adding either.