Recent content by aubie96

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    Plan of action for very low CH in SWG pool

    The SWG is AQR15 and not AQR9. So, it should be good for the ~25k pool. I did not have to add water till now. Touch wood. No leaks. A short while ago before I saw the last message: I have added 25lbs of CH on the deep end gradually and mixed after each container. 1 gallon of bleach to keep...
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    Plan of action for very low CH in SWG pool

    I am awaiting a refill of CYA reagent from Taylor for my K2006. Meanwhile, these are my levels today after I added 34oz of Muriatic acid and 1 gallon of bleach yesterday. FC - 2ppm CC - 0 PH - >8 (tables indicate I need to add 1.72 qts now) TA - 90ppm (I am guessing I can leave this alone for...
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    Is pool light faceplate supposed to be flush and sealed?

    Short version: Tightened A bit more now. The plaster is a little concave around the area and made it harder to get a flush fit. Long version: removed the faceplate and noticed that 2nd tab at the back and the screw are mismatched. The light case is a pentair. The back niche is from 30+ years...
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    Is pool light faceplate supposed to be flush and sealed?

    I shall try that and report back. Cannot thank you enough.
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    Is pool light faceplate supposed to be flush and sealed?

    I will head home during lunch and see if tightening that screw will do it. I did not touch it at all and maybe it was held in place with the water all this while and "fell down" once it was drained. If its flush with the wall but has a little gap that water can seep in, that's fine? That's what...
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    Is pool light faceplate supposed to be flush and sealed?

    This is what it looks like. Should this be flush and water tight? Thanks for the prompt responses.
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    Is pool light faceplate supposed to be flush and sealed?

    Drained my pool and got the water line tiles replaced. i noticed that this pool light fixture is off a bit Is that gap normal or should I seal it up? Please advice. I stopped filling water above the light last night to make sure I have access to it in case. Thanks
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    Acid Wash while draining for high CYA

    I believe the stains are organic. I do test my water myself (been a couple of weeks since last test) and will post some results this evening. My CYA levels were high a while ago and been maintaining with regular bleach since then. Regards. So, if I am hearing this right, there is no upside to...
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    Acid Wash while draining for high CYA

    How about converting to SWG during this down time? Is there a time before the chemistry needs to level off? Thanks.
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    Acid Wash while draining for high CYA

    Bear with me here. i) We don't know when the water was drained/changed last in this new to us FW gunnite pool. ii) Stains on the side walls iii)High CYA levels iv) We want to go with a SWG Am I better off just getting it acid washed, drained(wife would love this) and refilled while going with...
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    AB: Water line tiles - is it required?

    @bdavis466 - Nice to see the visual. Helps me a lot. - - - Updated - - - @psualum - Looking forward to your build photos. Looks like the AB phenomenon is catching fire slowly but surely. @pooldv -- yeah, looks like thats the route I'd go if I go with AB. Looking at all options since we moved...
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    AB: Water line tiles - is it required?

    Thanks for confirming this. That pool color looks great. What is it?
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    AB: Water line tiles - is it required?

    I am in the process of getting some quotes for our 20x40 gunnite pool with AB. Is it necessary to have the old water tiles replaced or can we just put AB on that area (all the way till the coping) after demoing out old tiles? Does anyone have any pictures of pools done such a way? I am...
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    Pool Resurface Project - UPDATE (PICS!!)

    Re: Pool Resurface Project - UPDATE Sorry but I have been way too busy at work and have not checked back in here in a while. I will read up on Aqua Bright. Another new thing I am learning now. Thanks for the suggestion.