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Thanks to both of you for replying. I will do the SLAM process and then increase CYA and keep the FC a little higher. Jim - For some reason, I thought having FC too high was bad for the metal in the pool, so I was trying to hold tight on the target and my "minimum" was always slightly above...

Hello, About 2 weeks ago, I drained my pool and installed a Pentair IC-60 SWG. I have been testing (with my TF-100) daily and everything looks perfect. When I first drained the pool, I had some residual mustard looking algae (not a lot, but is was slightly noticeable on hoses and what not)...

Jason- You were absolutely right on this. I removed the strainer and was able to reach to the impeller, which was loaded with various soggy leaves, etc. After pulling them out (5 minute project), the pump is back to perfect again. I was amazed to find about 1 cup of debris tangled in the...

Jason- I will check this out and report back. Is there any sort of maintenance I should be doing on the pump? I am in AZ, and it is in full sun. Not sure if I should be lubing anything or replacing seals. In the past, I have always run pumps until they are dead - but maybe that isn't the...

Hello- I have the Jandy FloPro FHPM1.0-2 (2-speed pump....I also have a 2-speed timer) at it has been working great for nearly 6 years. However, in the last few weeks, it seems like it is working much harder than usual and is not moving nearly as much water. I would estimate that the pump is...

Just wanted everyone to know it has fixed itself. Took a day or so and then the controller changed from 2500 to 3800. The reading on the screen is the same as the pool store! Perfect! Thanks, dmdrums

dalman- I was able to clear the "inspect cell" message by holding down the "diag" button for a few seconds. I'm just confused why the controller keeps saying 2500 and indicating low salt. I had the pool store test salt level AGAIN today and it is still 3800. Does it take a while after...

Hello- My brother has a hayward turbocell with the goldline controller box. It was installed before he bought the house and seemed to work slightly from time to time (cell was shot). He put in a new cell yesterday (T-cell-15), but the controller screen displays "2500" and the low salt light...

Thanks for your reply! Do I replace the whole pump, or just this bearing you are talking about? Is there something servicable inside this unit that I should be maintaining? The pump is only 2 years old, which seems like it should have lasted longer. Do you think I should switch to the 2"...

Hello- I have been having some issues with my equipment lately and am wondering if I should leave things alone, or tear it all out and start over (I'm a little excessive when I start a project - I like to go crazy). About 2 yrs. ago, I replaced my pump with a 2 speed Jandy pump (absolutely...

Re: Algae that won't go away! 32 gallons liquid chlorine so Cool! Thanks for your reply. I have a few of the 10% off coupons that I can use, so when I am ready for more I will head to Lowes instead. They are open later too, so it would be easier to go there besides. Have a great evening...

Re: Algae that won't go away! 32 gallons liquid chlorine so Not a bad idea! I was getting the 2 gallon 10% packs for $3.88 at NPS pool store (it was on sale). It just changed to $6.88, but they honored my coupon, so I bought 6 cases (2 gal/case) for 3.88 and 6 cases at 6.88. Not sure what...

Re: Algae that won't go away! 32 gallons liquid chlorine so Thank you both for your replies! I went to the pool store and bought 24 more gallons of new 10% chlorine. I also added more chlorine this morning and now have 39 ppm. Despite being less than 20 ppm this morning, I can see less...