Recent content by barkley94

So I think I know the possible culprit. I ran a simple test and changed the pump from running pool to running spa mode. When the actuator switched i noticed the amount of air that went into the pump was way more so it appears the valve right before the pump might be the issue. I guess next step...

The spa waterline is above the pool waterline. Takes all night after the pump stops to lose about 2-3 inches of water in the spa. If I keep it off it will continue to drain very slowly. If I keep it off for days it might be interesting to see just how far it would go but most likely would...

Water in the line drains back to pool via the pump. I have a check valve on the spa, but I have replaced that and do not believe that's the issue.

There are bubbles in the pump pot. I've double checked the lid seal, and also the drain plugs. Lubed them all last time I checked them. No detectable leaks. My concern is the leak is structurally in the pump. I went out and dried the pad with a towel. Noticed that the pump housing seems to be...

Pool pump turns on and runs. Once I turn off the system i lose pressure and water drains back into pool from hot tub. I've had a small puddle around the pump, but i can't tell where its com8ng from. No drips, if i feel around the pump nothing is wet. Drain valves all dry. Is there anything I...

Thanks Richard. I did go grab a vacuum to hook to my skimmer. Seems like a good tool to have anyway and I like toys so just vacuumed and brushed the pool. The water looks very clear. Did the FC test and it measured 23.5 which is down from 27, 4 hours ago. CC was below .5. I put 13 ounces...

Started the SLAM process Tuesday at 9 pm. Added Cal-Hypo and did the initial brush of the pool that night. Next morning tested FC at 25. Brushed multiple times on Wednesday but did not test during the day and let FC dip down to 18.5 by 8 pm Wednesday night. Put more Cal-Hyp in and brushed one...

We have pebble in our pool. I love the look, but depending on how "pebbly" you get it can be rough on your feet. If I spend a couple hours in the pool playing with the kids I have had small tears appear on the bottom of my feet. Mostly on my big toe from pushing off from the bottom while rough...

I've had our water tested it is high in calcium for sure plus I've used Cal-Hypo for all shock treatments prior to finding this site. So no secret how the CH is getting in the pool ;-)

Good question. Since I got CYA down to 60 I have not drained any water, but we've had rain and I have added fresh water including a couple of inches last night. Can't explain why the CH is down other than maybe my 600 test was bad? When I started this initially on June 26 CH was 550. So after...

I've been testing multiple times daily and have been successful at getting my readings all within range, but when I looked in the pool this evening I see green algae developing in corners and on the bottom. frustrating, but I suppose coming off of the situation I was in doing a SLAM was going...

OK, been a couple of weeks. Completed test Just Now: FC - 2.5 TC - 2.5 PH - 7.4 CH - 600 TA - 140 CYA - 60 Having a hard time keeping enough chlorine in the pool. Part of it is I'm just getting used to using the liquid chlorine now that I have completely stopped using tabs and shock. Need to...

Had a friend at work recommend this site last year. I kept doing my normal chlorine tabs and shock. Now I find myself annoyed with high CYA levels, high calcium levels, and needing to drain significant amounts of water. So, a year later I am taking my friends advice and educating myself with...