Recent content by CapnFritz

Thank you for your help

Texting with the pro installer, he said he didn't know they made 60k systems (red flag?). I sent him the two mentioned here, the Circupool RJ60+ and Pentair IC60 / intellichlor plus 60. His response: "I can get the pentair, but I don’t necessarily prefer those systems. The control and cell...

"make stupid BANK" meaning the real payoff comes in the second cell? Lugging chlorine is definitely a pita, I usually load up several cases in April before they start to become scarce (though that wasn't as much of a problem last year), then do another buy around early August when I can project...

Perhaps but I've used the tfp method with pool math app and TF-100 test kit for years and am usually pretty dialed in on my numbers. Though I have always struggled with total alkalinity reading being high but all other tests stay where they should be. 🤷‍♂️

Also, I recently learned bonding of a pool was a thing and an unbonded pool could be more corrosive to metal parts with salt water. The pool was put in circa 1984, how can I determine if it is bonded?

That's helpful information, thank you. Would you say the pricing is fair just undersized? I estimate I've been spending around $600 per season on liquid chlorine the last two seasons but I think I've also had a somewhat significant leak possibly at the light in the deep end. We've had to add an...

I've got a 36'x18' foot inground with an 8 foot deep end with sloped sides, vinyl lined. I'm getting the liner replaced and they've also quoted me to a saltwater conversion. By my math it has roughly 27k gallons, he's proposing installing an AquaRite S3 Salt System 40,000 gallon system. Fully...

Not sure I understand your response. Did I get the right pump and can I use the existing impeller?

Thanks for your input. I just ordered it this morning and selected free ground shipping over $100+ and up for 3-day shipping or faster. I did some side reading that said the pump should run hot to where you can touch it for a few seconds and then have to pull away, but not immediately searing...

Thanks for your input. I just ordered it this morning and selected free ground shipping over $100+ and up for 3-day shipping or faster. I did some side reading that said the pump should run hot to where you can touch it for a few seconds and then have to pull away, but not immediately searing...

I have a Hayward Super Pump that has steadily gotten louder in the last week - I mean very loud, like annoying to be around / unsafe decibel levels up close loud, and hot to the touch. It's still moving water but I fear the bearings may be on their way out. I have a new pump ordered but I am...