Recent content by dbo_texas

Just following up on this post. I tested my source water (outside spigot) and got similar readings to the pool - super high Alkalinity (+300 ppm). When my pool guy came over he took a look at the kit and tested. Immediately he noticed the color of the sample after adding the green reagent...

We have a relatively new pool (startup ~ 1.5 months ago) and we've been using Aquacheck 7 test strips to supplement the weekly pool service our builder had for us for the first 4 weeks. I'd like to maintain it myself since the pool service ended, so I bought the TF-100 kit to get better...

The way ours is set up the spa return is open in pool mode (manual valve stays open all the time). When we flip on spa mode, a valve actuator closes off the pool and spa returns and all water goes through the spa jets. Here is a picture of the return plumbing (below). I looked at that Jandy...

OK yeah it sounds like yours is set up identical to ours right now. I have one of the AUX set up to boost the pump speed when we have people over and everything looks great. We are just trying to figure out how to keep the water from dribbling down the stone face when pump is at low speed...

Just trying to understand - when it is in "SPILLOVER" mode, are you completely shutting off the pool returns and pumping all the water through the Spa? And then when you go back to "POOL" mode, you completely shut off the spa jets and spa return, having all water go to the pool only? Right...

I added my info in the signature. We are trying to figure out if we can do this, new to iAquaLink, but we like that suggestion.

We are troubleshooting an issue with our new pool in Texas, built by Anthony & Sylvan. We have a tiled spillway and when we turn up the pump speed we get a nice sheer flow and it doesn't run down the split face stone. However, in the daytime when we aren't using the pool the pump is on low for...

Been doing a little bit of research. Our pool builder was recommending getting the Hayward AquaRite AQR3 (T-5 cell) + ProLogic (probably the PL-PS-4) for the 13,000 gallon pool. I think we are leaning toward getting a T-15 size, so my next question: Would there be any reason NOT to go with...

I emailed Hayward. You are correct, but they come with different warranties. W3AQR15 can be purchased online by consumers and only comes w/ 1-yr parts only warranty. AQR15 can only be bought through a local dealer/installer and comes w/ 3-yr parts and 1-yr labor warranty. Otherwise they are...

Does anyone know the difference between the Hayward AquaRite AQR15 vs. the W3AQR15? Both use T-15 cells. I'm assuming one includes some additional items (test kits?) but I can't really tell...Hayward's website doesn't offer any clues that I can find. Google didn't yield many results either...

Yes, we will have a spa (7' diameter), a heater for the pool & spa (same unit will heat both), a single shear water feature on an 18" raised wall, one large pool light and a smaller one on the tanning ledge, and then a light in the spa. Lights will be LED multi-color.

Hi everyone, We are looking to install a new in-ground pool in Austin, TX. We've received bids from several companies and have picked the one we wanted to go with. We were originally going to do a chlorine system w/ UV sanitizer, but after finding this site I think we are planning to switch to...