Recent content by b47smith

Thats what I was thinking. I was trying to avoid the filter if possible but it looks like I'll have to set up a waste line at some point. I appreciate your help!

So it looks like I just don't have a waste line set up. What option(s) do I have to drain water from the pool?

Hey everyone, Today, my pool water level rose concerningly high during a rain storm and I wanted to drain water out of it to prevent overflow. I haven't had to drain water since moving here, but when I went to turn the filter valve, I noticed that the "Waste" option is blocked my ridges on the...

I do self test. All I have right now is a 3 way test kit for chlorine, pH, and bromine as well as a digital salinity tester that also shows pH. I do currently use test strips just for a general idea of levels but don't rely on them for accuracy. I planned on getting the TF-100 kit. I noticed...

I'm in Tampa- open year round with high calcium. The SWG was set at 25% when I moved in and I kept it there for a while until it started getting hot. Thats when I bumped it up to 80%.

I've only owned the house for 4 months but the pool was built in 2019 according to the old owner's paperwork. I'm not seeing any documentation on a cell replacement since then. I cleaned the cell with acid yesterday- it looked like it hadn't been done in a long time. For what its worth- I...

Hey everybody, New pool owner here! I've been lurking for a few months and have been able to get a general sense of pool maintenance, but am now stuck. My SWG is throwing a service code 120. I've scoured the forums and have tried a few things to fix it, but am still seeing the same issue. I...