Recent content by Edc1911

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    Any tricks for PVC connections at an odd angle?

    You should be able to use a heat gun on the pvc to "bend" it to correct angle. Here is how the PB do it...
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    What is this pipe for?

    I think this as well...
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    My brand new Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus Vacuum is making my pool dirty. Help!

    Assuming the filter is installed correctly, my guess it's the fine particles that is making the pool cloudy. Keep your pool pump running while the Dolphin is running so you pool filter can do it's job and hopefully this issue will go away.
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    Recommendations for automatic liquid chlorine feeder

    https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/stenner-pump-for-chlorine-help-with-sizing-and-install-ideas.160690/ I followed this. Post #4 for the parts list
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    1 lb. bags of shock in lieu of liquid chlorine...?

    Home Depot had plenty of 10% in stock.
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    Stenner pump preventative maintenance

    Thanks for the info. I'll have to check mine.
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    High CYA and salt not decreasing

    I live in Texas as well, and I do have to check my CYA once a month during the summer because it will drop. IIRC I had to add 2lb of CYA over the summer to keep it at 50.
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    Chlorine sanitation

    In my area the pool builders discourage SWG, so i went with a chlorine injection system. I been using this system for almost 2 years and have no regrets or issues. I followed this post for all my parts, post #4. Stenner pump for chlorine. Help with sizing and install ideas
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    Flexible PVC?

    If you watch the PB put in the plumbing, they use heat (torch) to bend the PVC. It's an art form they do a good job at it. That look normal to me.
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    Supplies

    I buy mostly from Home Depot.
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    How much muriatic is reasonable?

    I add 3 cups every 3 days.
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    Chlorine Drop Test Question

    What i notice, if you have low FC the solution only turns pink (4 drops to turn clear = 2ppm FC). Once you get more FC you will see it turn a bright red.
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    Basketball hoop question

    The pole and the black angle iron appear to be in good condition. I would: 1. remove the basketball backboard from the angle iron. from the pic looks like 4 bolts is holding it. 2. Go to home depot and buy some 2x6 and cut to length to fix between the angle iron and use new bolts to secure the...
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    Plaster Day - Fill water question

    My tap water is: CH 260, TA 160, and PH 7.0. I filled with no issues and followed the new pool startup guidelines. A year later, I still have no issues with CH.
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    Bleach v corona virus - backup plan?

    Home depot. I just bought 5 (3 gallon) cases. It was time to refill my chlorine injection tank.