Recent content by Firstpool

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    PH Testing Question - slightly off topic

    Thanks all. I took a sample to one of their competitors. They tested it and PH is reading 8.2. I'll have a conversation with the folks who installed the neutralizer and suggest they re-test and adjust it so it is not overcompensating.
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    PH Testing Question - slightly off topic

    Thanks jason. Before I read them the riot act, anything else that could potentially be in the well water that could throw off the results?
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    PH Testing Question - slightly off topic

    I have recently had a whole house water conditioning system replaced (acidic well water -- (6.4) ). I've got a Taylor k2006 test kit (which I have been using for 1 year on my pool) and the tap water is now reading way over 8.0 which is the limit of the kit. The company that installed the...
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    Water Loss?

    I would just add that our PB suggested placing the bucket in the pool on a step or sun shelf so the water temperatures are as close as possible.
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    Question about cell longevity

    I have the larger Jandy Purelink(Aquapure) and was wondering if there is any difference in projected cell longevity if I run the cell at 80% for 6 hours vs. 40% for 12 hours. Thanks in advance.
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    Stupid waterfall question

    Vapool, Our waterfall consists of a Gunite base/well with 3-4 feet of natural rock (big boulders) from the bond beam up to the well and all around the well.
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    Where to buy/find umbrella sleeves?

    Tim, I bought mine here http://www.poolfittings.com/ The ability to put a screw on cover and have my choice of colors was important to me. Good Luck
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    Incorrect Plumbing for SWG - How worried should I be

    Lion, Sean, Thanks for the quick reply. It's on my punch list, and based upon your response, I'll elevate the priority. Thanks again.
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    Incorrect Plumbing for SWG - How worried should I be

    New to TFP. What a great site. I have a new pool and and Jandy Aqua Pure SWG. The Pool builder has plumbed the Flow Sensor between the pump and the filter rather than right before the SWG. Everythings ok unless I vac to waste when the cell thinks it has flow but doesn't. Aqua Pure manual says...