Recent content by dphill2006

I have been searching but haven't found much on this topic. I added borate to my pool about 2 years ago, but have not added any since. How long will borate last in a pool? How frequently do you add in new borate to your pools? Given the poor options for testing, it is hard to get a sense of...

UPDATE: A thorough cleaning of the filter cartridges and a take apart cleaning of the MX8 seems to have restored flow. I think what happened was that the pressure gauge had died on the filter, so it wasn't registering that it was time for a cleaning. I replaced with the pressure gauge...

Update- pressure seems to have come up a bit today, however the filter pot still hasn’t fully primed. I have a local pool installer/repair company scheduled to come out in a few weeks to take a look at the system and quote me for a new pad and relocation of gear. Considering a new pump if I go...

Good idea re: running without cartridges. Yes I did remove from pump and cleaned individually- ha- side yard is a complete mess now- any tips on getting rid of the white mud that came out of them? I’ll give that a shot and see if things improve, then I’ll be looking for a pool specialist. I...

Cleaned the filters by spraying with a high-pressure nozzle, which gave some improvement- they were installed new in June of 2016 and hadn't been cleaned since. I think the pressure gauge on the filer needs to be replaced as it just reads 0- seems like that should be an easy fix to do myself...

I have a Pentair Challenger 1HP pump, connected with a Pentair CCP 520 filter. Earlier this week, I was trying to run my Zodiac MX8, and noticed it wasn't really running. I checked for obstructions, and it was clear, and then realized that the flow at returns was way down as well. I switched...

Hi everyone- so I recently purchased a house with a pool, and now that I have the chemicals more or less balanced I am taking a look at the equipment. The pump is the original pump from the 80's- still running but it is a power hog and only has one speed. I am interested in replacing it with...

Just to be sure, if it does not lighten up after rubbing with a puck, does that mean it is algae and not staining?

Thanks for the tip about the TriChlor puck- I will give it a try either tonight or tomorrow. Are there any guidelines as to what is too high of a chlorine level to swim in?

First off, a big thank you to the community for all the information here! I just purchased a house that had a pool that had been neglected, had a 100+ CYA level, and a ton of algae. With all the info here I was able to get the swam under control. Over the last week or so I did a partial drain...