Recent content by cholmes28

I am not an expert at SLAM's, but been through about 6+ over the years. Normally, I have no issues. This time, I let the pool turn very green. I began the SLAM with CYA at 35 (which is what I thought it was because it has been that all summer), and that put my SLAM chlorine at 14. I brought...

If I want to bring my CYA levels up from 30 to 40, should I wait until after the slam?

What should I do about TA?

No I did not lower ph before slam. Been a while since I’ve had to do a slam so I just forgot that I should’ve done that first.

Current test results: FC 13.5 PH 8.2 TA 115 CYA 30 I am doing a SLAM but just realized I think I need my other readings in normal range first? What order do I add stuff? Also according to pool math, when I look at what to do for TA, it says bring pH in range then areate. Not sure what that...

I have been long time TFP user and subscriber to pool math. Every year my credit card gets charged for the subscription fee, but then when I go to log test results, it says I am not subscribed and asks me to subscribe, then it gives me option to subscribe or restore subscription. Why does it do...

I read it in this thread - Leaking after motor and shaft seal replacements: Replacing seal plate?

I looked closer at the shaft seal, and that black rubber washer looked out of place, so I went to the pool store and bought another one, and there is no black rubber washer on it, so I have no idea where that came from, but clearly it was preventing the ceramic on ceramic. I replaced both seals...

So I removed the motor from the pump housing, and also removed the impeller, and secured the motor, and it runs perfectly - the shaft spins when I turn on motor. So now it seems the motor is fine, and it has to do with my assembly of the parts. Here are some photos of the parts and seals. Do...