Recent content by a_t

@pjt I was going to update my signature, but it looked like that's a thing of the past since most of the info now shows up on the left side of the post...

Hi guys, My pool was completely remodeled in April and I got an SWG (IC40). I started getting some calcium flakes coming out of my returns once a week for the last couple of weeks. I tested my water and my TA has crept up to 100 and pH is noticeably "pinker" than the 8.2 level on the pH test. I...

Thanks for your responses. Since I have no water turnover, CYA must be degrading over time. I'll just throw in a floater with a bunch of chlorine pucks to raise CYA for me. I still have half a bucket of those. I only use them when I need to increase CYA.

I use TF-100 test kit. Two months ago my CYA was 60. Today it is down to less than 20. I filled the CYA test tube to the top and the water is cloudy, but I can still see the black dot. I measured a second time with the same result. This is confusing because as far as I know CYA doesn't decrease...

Could you please post a link to where I can see and buy one of these backflow valves, like on Amazon or Home Depot? I don't know what to search for, so it would be great if you can give me an example. Thanks.

Hi, I need to replace this anti-siphon valve on my pool fill line. This valve leaks out of every possible location when turned on: It looks like a manual sprinkler valve with the handle replaced for easier turning. Is this what I should do - buy a new sprinkler valve and replace the handle...

Thanks for your response! I was just surprised to see this because I was used to grids being fully covered in the old filter. I wonder if the the bottom 3/4 of DE gets washed off because return plumbing in the new filter is much higher than in the old filter. So when I open the air bleeder on...

Hi, I just replaced my old 36 sq. ft. DE filter with a new 48 sq. ft. filter. I kept the same 3/4 HP Hayward Max-Flo pump, but replaced all of the plumbing. I've got a couple of questions, but here are the pictures of the old and the new: Question 1: When I used to open the old filter for...

Do you have any recommendation for finding a good pool electrician? I'm in Los Angeles county.

Hi, I replaced my pool equipment "pad" and filter. In the process, I tore out electrical connections because conduits were in really bad shape. I was planning to fix it myself - all I need is the pump, timer, and the pool light. But when I posted on another forum, they noted many problems with...

I'll post back with results when I finally get to running the vacuum.

I have a Kreepy Krauly classic. Do you think it's going to work?

Hi, I'm almost done with installing the new filter and re-plumbing everything. The filter is not completely hooked up yet, but the more difficult part of the plumbing is done. I got rid of the copper piece of the pipe that I originally posted about, and instead connected the PVC portion to...