Recent content by Bama Rambler

Given all that you've done, I would suspect that the rollers aren't compressing the pump tubing. It can be hard to get the rollers to expand properly even when they appear to.

I don't know exactly why it's corroding, but I'd suggest checking the anodes to make sure they are installed so that they protect the tracks and to make sure they aren't worn down. You might also try softer metal anodes.

SamsClub also sells bleach without additives in 3 jug cases in a lot of their clubs if there is one close enough to you.

If there's a Home Depot or Lowes near you, they both sell Pool Bleach in most locations. You may have to ask at the local store to find it.

In your location, if the ports are underwater, for recessed ports in your spa (or pool for that matter) I would use something like a Gizzmo plug. I wouldn't use a hard pipe extension due to the fact that when the water freezes it could break the fitting because it won't be able to collapse a...

A few things to check. Make sure the fan is running and is passing plenty of air. Make sure the lamp is tight in the socket. (Use clean cotton gloves when handling the lamp). If those are good It could be a bad lamp or a weak thermal switch.

That's a Praher (Pentair) valve. It appears that the spring is broken, so instead of you not raising the diverter when changing positions it isn't pressing the diverter down onto the body partitions. Look for parts for a SM-10 multiport valve and you should be able to find what you need.

1. Yes, you can switch immediately. 2. You can add LC (Liquid Chlorine, aka. Bleach) any time. 3. The best way to add LC is to slowly pour it in front of a running return.

You might consider adding another clamp with the gear opposite the current one. I always double clamp those hoses. If it continues to leak, you can buy those thread to hose adapters at your local big box home improvement store. You can also change the hose out to hard PVC piping if your handy...

Also, check your Spam email folder. A lot of times "apparently unsolicited" messages get routed to Spam by most major email vendors.

Welcome to TFP. Can you give us the make and model of the injection pump? A picture of the head end may help too. Most small peristaltic pumps have three rollers in the head so no matter which position it stops at least one the rollers are occluding the tubing preventing a gravity or suction...

I read all your posts and agree with your assessment. Installed the check valve as a peace of mind item, but really didn't need it. I would agree on the 10GPD fixed head pump ran on a timer. The only issue I can think of is that you'll need a timer with fine adjustments so you can fine tune the...

Here's a couple of things. The new timer box doesn't have a non-dedicated terminal to terminate the wires that are under terminal "A" on the existing timer. However, you may be able to terminate them with some of the other wires. Here's what I found out about the new timer. The 'clock'...

I hate to nitpick, but the new pic of the existing timer is a little too far away for me to trace the wires in the enclosure. :( Also it looks like the existing timer is a T104 which is a 240 volt timer and without knowing the model of the new one it's hard to tell for sure how it can be wired...

Common places for algae to hide are Light niche, Steps, Seats, Step Weights, etc.. If you have removable steps I'd start there. Remove them and flush them with bleach solution. Make sure you get in every nook and cranny.