Recent content by Agent99

Interesting points! Now I'm thinking to include a feature where one could DIAL IN the point where this current-sense switch starts (or stops) working. In this way, one could simply tune the circuit (turn a dial...a potentiometer or something) to match one's desired operation of their chlorine...

Yes, I used exactly what was spec'ed in the article (I had a pre-existing SSR so that was different) and YES, there can be issues sensing enough current if you aren't drawing enough current like one might in winter time running a variable speed pump at a very low speed. I experimented with my...

It is usually best to plumb a pipe straight into your pump (no fittings...no bends) if possible and whose length is around 5x the diameter of the pipe. So you'd want ~10" of pipe for a 2", for example. The idea is to make it as easy as possible to get water into your pump with minimal...

Simple Load Sensing Automatic Switch - IBUILDIT.CA I built this simple and relatively cheap circuit. I have a problem with my main pump's GFCI breaker (nuisance?) tripping 1-2 times per month. So I used this circuit to ensure that as long as the main pump is running, my pool cleaner pump AND...

Also very true of The Liquidator (salt build up). I'm now using The Liquidator tank as the holding tank for my Stenner. :)

It was shocking to me. I think I had some seriously tough, Clint Eastwood/John Wayne type of algae! Or maybe the roughness of the Pebble Sheen finish allow the algae to really dig its claws and fight the barrage of chlorine I was hitting it with! I did eventually win! :D

Stubborn Algae Removal

Yes, fully follow the SLAM process. The "And Maintain" part of that is the key and what most beginners fail to do. I had to Maintain shock levels in my pool for over 2 MONTHS to clear up my algae problem!! It worked but was slow and frustrating...but it works. Keep those chlorine levels up!!

I wanted to update this thread with a tale of full and complete success! Yeah! I basically kept the chlorine levels between 20-40 for most of this summer and by the end of July, the overnight chlorine test finally came back as zero. Wow...what an ordeal. I grew tired of brushing not long...

FC 22.5 (OCLT was 1; CC are 0) pH -- TA 220 CH 320 CYA 50 (~47 ;) ) Temp 61 F I've been adding about a 1/2 gallon of 31% muriatic acid every other day to knock the TA down. It's coming down. Everything else looks the same. This algae continues to defy. Honestly, I don't think the color of...

Yes, SS. Both brushes are Milliard brand.

Finally brushing feels like I'm actually doing something now. I have some algae clouds coming off the walls and floor with the bristle pool brushes. I ordered a 10" and 18". The 10" is nice for the steps and spa as I can get into corners better and scrub a little more vigorously. The 18" is...

I put a logarithmic scale on my vial so as a matter of fact, I *can* read a 47. :D Funny, I went to Amazon to look at stiff brushes and found a couple that looked good and ordered them. They will be here this evening! WOW!