Recent content by Ankrumfishing

Oh ok, sorry I misunderstood that. Definitely not the pump then, follow JamesW's advice with replacing the capacitor.

I just assumed it wasn't spinning from the comment here.

As Jim stated, here's a thread I started last week dealing with Spillover schedules. Just note, this will not turn on your SWG cell, so leave your pool schedule the same. https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/runtimes-for-pool-spa-combos.200386/

I would still run the higher speed cleaning cycle of the pump for 4 hours as you have originally set up. This will ensure that your pool is getting a good circulation and that the skimmers are giving the surface water a good cleaning. You can then run the robot as needed to keep the floor and...

Have you tried uncoupling the pump from the motor and tried running the motor? This is always my first step when diagnosing pump/motor issues because it will tell you if the problem lies in the mechanical side (pump) or the electrical side (motor).

How you have it seems pretty accurate. No reason to run the pump at a higher speed other than for cleaning and/or some of the features. My question is, are you running a control system for your pool equipment? (Easytouch or Intellitouch). If so, you can program features independently and set...

Yea what they spec'd out is probably overkill, but I have 5 returns in the pool plus the spa spillover function. With that volume, it creates a very nice waterfall off the overflow. I'm completely happy with it, even though I was more than irritated initially once I realized what they had...

Yea I have good storage for it, and no chlorine for me.

It's not absolutely necessary to have a 2-speed pump for a SWG, but definitely would be best for your power bill. I personally have a single speed Whisperflo because that's what the equipment guy spec'd out for cost savings, and I didn't realize it until it was too late. I don't have any...

Yea I don't plan on using it all at once, but since it doesn't have a shelf life I won't have to worry about not having it when I need it now :party: We don't have any local paint stores short of going into San Antonio, which I really don't want to do right now with the virus running through...

I'm no expert on adding chlorine as I have a SWG, but you'll definitely want to keep bringing those FC levels up. You also need to add some CYA and bring that up to 30-50. Refer to the Chlorine/CYA chart as to how much chlorine is desired.

Yes you definitely want to add MA. From some calcs I just plugged in, you should add around 99 fl oz. to get the pH down to around 7.4. This will also lower the TA which is high as well. Add the MA to the deepest part of the pool, and you can dilute it with water when you add it for an added...

It won't lower the pH, but it will certainly help reduce the rate it increases. Lowering the pH is done through adding MA, which will lower the TA in return. Since your TA is really high, continue adding MA until the pH is in the low 7's, then aerate to increase the pH to the upper 7's and...

Serenity, I just purchased a similar system (Skim-a-round) that I saw on FB. It's a floating weir and basket combo, that has an outer ring which creates a seal in the skimmer housing when the pump in running. It works unbelievably once I made a few tweeks. First question, is there some sort...

I did just see that you're running the Intelliflo VSP, so you could always increase your RPM's just a bit if it does become an issue, which as I mentioned earlier I don't think it will.