Thanks ALOT tfp !!!!!

[Newdude]

We got considerable rain last night and the water level was above the skimmer opening, so I started draining. It was still pouring so I went inside and flopped on the couch to see what y'all were doing. 10 to 15 mins later I went back out to find the pump running dry.




I always babysit it but this *one* time I didn't and got burned. And when i watch it, it takes 45 minutes to drain a little.

I've found these new square Hayward skimmers to be much less forgiving and pretty much want to be 2/3 full with very little room for error. This time obviously was too low, but they don't skim well below 1/2 of the way up the faceplate. The older rectangle ones had a larger tolerance for water level.

They decreased the size if the weir opening and increased the throat width on the new ones.

 

[PoolStored]

We got considerable rain last night and the water level was above the skimmer opening, so I started draining. It was still pouring so I went inside and flopped on the couch to see what y'all were doing. 10 to 15 mins later I went back out to find the pump running dry.


I always babysit it but this *one* time I didn't and got burned. And when watch it, it takes 45 minutes to drain a little.

I've found these new square Hayward skimmers to be much less forgiving and pretty much want to be 2/3 full with very little room for error. This time obviously was too low, but they don't skim well below 1/2 of the way up the faceplate. The older rectangle ones had a larger tolerance for water level.

They decreased the size if the weir opening and increased the throat width on the new ones.

I recommend using a sump pump. Way better to lose $100 sump than a $1600 pump. YMMV...

 

[Mdragger88]

Timer
Have I mentioned a timer ????
Seriously, I overflowed my hot tub recently while sitting right next to it cuz I was deep in the threads

 

[Newdude]

Have I mentioned a timer ????

It was 10 to 15 mins and a timer wouldn't have helped because I would have set it for 25.

It's no different than the 'watched pot never boils' thing. Then turn your back for *1* second and it's boiling over.

Way better to lose $100 sump than a $1600 pump

Oh yeah. I always babysit it but it was pouring. Just further proof how little time it may take to have a problem.

 

[JamesW]

If you have the intelliflo running full speed, it can move 140 gpm, which is about 1 inch per 3.57 minutes for a 20 by 40 rectangle pool.

 

[Newdude]

If you have the intelliflo running full speed, it can move 140 gpm, which is about 1 inch per 3.57 minutes for a 20 by 40 rectangle pool.

3K rpms was making a mess. I didn't go get the drain pipe and Macguyver'd 2 accordian style gutter downspout extenders to reach the grass from the pad. I left it on 1500 rpms and the flow was considerably less.

 

[JamesW]

I remember seeing this somewhere in the terms and conditions and it seems relevant to remind you now.

Note: TFP takes no responsibility for distracting you while you use the site.

For example, if you forget about what you have cooking in the oven and it burns, don’t blame us.

If you are filling or draining your pool and it overflows or the pump runs dry, don’t blame us.

If you are driving and want to post a question about your pump and you crash because you were not paying attention, don’t blame us.

If you forget to eat and die of starvation, don’t blame us.

 

[Newdude]

This place is a time SUCK for SURE. And that's a testament to the amazing community at large. Take a bow folks, you're really something.

 

[woodyp]

Time to give Alexa a raise?

 

[Texas Splash]

"Alexa, set a 30 min pump timer."

Ask me why I do this now.

 

[ajw22]

I think I will wait until the rain slows down to check my pool water level.

 

[Newdude]

Alexa, set a 30 min pump timer."

That woulda been worse. I was only 15 mins tops. I was also flopped on the couch with the pool in full view, but TFP so lalalalalalalalal WHOOPS.

I think I will wait until the rain slows down to check my pool water level.

We have a bunch more coming so I shut it off and will reassess when it stops Monday night.

If I filled now I'd be draining again.

 

[kimkats]

How did it get to be ?o'clock??? when I look up from my laptop MANY of times!

 

[ajw22]

We have a bunch more coming so I shut it off and will reassess when it stops Monday night.

If I filled now I'd be draining again.

I gave in and looked at the pool while the rain was just a drizzle and drained it down by an inch. I hate to lose water with good CYA and salt.

While the pool was draining I added 2 gallons of 12.5% LC.

 

[Newdude]

I hate to lose water with good CYA and salt.

Preach. I just looked and I'm up an inch already with 2 full days of rain ahead. Good thing I didn't add any before.

100F and sunny here today. Pool water temp at 88F

Sooooooo to 'cold' to get in ???

 

[mknauss]

100F and sunny here today. Pool water temp at 88F.

 

[DrewLG]

"Alexa, set a 30 min pump timer."

When Alexa's timer expires, does she sound the alarm until you silence it? Because the Google Assistant stops the alarm after a few minutes even if you don't silence it.

 

[Texas Splash]

When Alexa's timer expires, does she sound the alarm until you silence it?

So far - yes. The Alexa voice continues to repeat, "Your 30 minute pool timer is done." I don't know how long it will keep repeating it though.

 

[PoolStored]

So far - yes. The Alexa voice continues to repeat, "Your 30 minute pool timer is done." I don't know how long it will keep repeating it though.

1. The timer then continues to ring until one of these two actions occurs:
   • The user says "Alexa, stop," or the equivalent.
   • 60 minutes passes without a response. The timer stops ringing.

Stop Timer Workflow:

Understand Alexa Timers | Alexa Skills Kit

You use the Alexa Timers API to add timers to your skills. This page provides a brief overview of how timers work. For more details about how to use timers, see Timers REST API ...

developer.amazon.com

 

[JamesW]

Alexa, set a timer to remind yourself to stop telling me about the alarm.