Recent content by dpeat14

Hello, My Hayward 1.5 LX pump just died on me and I am attempting to replace it with a Doheny 1.5 hp pump. I have a filter cartridge (swim pro voyager) that was previously connected directly to the pump. However, the Doheny fitting sits on the top and not the side so am at a loss for how to...

Ok...so more chlorine is needed. I'm not supposed to use pucks or liquid shock...so what do I do to fix it??

Water Test results, just recorded... FC-1 (i typically chlorinate at night, i need to put some in soon) CC-0 pH-7.8 Alk-300 CH-100 CYA-I ran out of the testing chemical for this test. However, I tested this at opening in the spring and it was about 15-20 and I added a couple of pounds of CYA at...

Yes it is still disconnected. I never knew what it was or how to use it and this homeowner left a lot of odds and ends that weren't in great or working condition, so I never messed with it. Only supply place near us is Great Escape so I use their liquid shock (12.5% strength) and their 3"...

I can test again later today if that could be an issue. I only think it's the circulation because of how clean the bottom is where the pump is hitting. - - - Updated - - - I added CYA in June, it not shock or the floater, how would you suggest? I'm basically using what I inherited from the...

I don't have the exact levels but last test the levels were all within normal/recommended ranges according to my test kit. To sanitize I use a chlorine tab floater and shock nightly. And this has been an ongoing issue for the few years I've owned the pool. I used to have problems keeping the...

Hi, I'm having an issue with fairly constant algae growth but only on the bottom of the pool....my water is clear and balanced. I think the issue is with my pump/motor because the pool bottom area directly in front of the return jet is clean and clear. About 10-15 feet from the return there...

Latest...pool looks better than it has ever in the 4 years I've lived here. Did the overnight test and fc loss was 0. It's sitting around 10.5-11 ppm so now, to keep it that way I just keep the chlorine up and watch for color change? If I notice anything I start this process and testing again...

Kim...thank you for all of your help with this, and for doing so without being condescending or insulting throughout. You have helped more than anybody else that I've talked to on this forum...thanks again! I'll keep you posted on the progress.

OCLT? And of course, once I got the water where I want it we get our first big rain in over a month!! Aaaaaargh!

pH and CYA are all set so the SLAM has begun. I'm aiming for a 12 ppm FC count, but how long do I keep it up that high?

I started the process tonight. I vacuumed the pool thoroughly and then added in some ph downer and a some cya. It actually looked pretty good today before I did that, but still not quite that sparkly pretty stuff I'm aiming for. I'll retest in the morning and keep you all posted and let you...

Ok...so cya first? Then pH and then chlorine? Also, when I've done the cya in the past it sits in a sock but doesn't really dissolve all the way. Do I wait until it's gone or just until the test gives the correct number? If it goes higher than 30 is that a problem? Thanks again! Sent from my...

Alright...here is the latest. As mentioned above, I know there are charts and links and articles to fix this, but I'm at a point, where I think I need some step by step with this to make sure I'm not screwing it up. I've read the links and I've used the charts, but what can I say, I'm no...

Thanks for the help guys. i will test the FC again this morning and see if it's dropped. Then I'll go with the CYA count and see where it's at. I've put that in last year and twice this year, and according to the directions on the bottle it says you don't have to keep putting it in, but we'll...