Recent content by Fuldo

Thanks everyone for their comments and guidance. I started looking at the pump curves for the generic pool pumps and compared them to the Superflo pump. I was amazed how inefficient those pumps were compared to the Superflow. Even the 1-1/2 HP generic pumps can't match the performance of the 1...

I removed the Pentair 1 HP pump and disassembled things as far as I could. I was barely able to get the pump housing apart due largely to screws bound in their clearance holes due to corrosion. The pump motor is impossible to fully disassemble (no surprise) due to corrosion and binding hardware...

Thanks for your replies. I knew that pump restrictions were coming but didn't realize it had come to pass. I investigated the VGreen pumps and motors the last time my pump died. It's an option for sure but I'd still prefer something more robust and less likely to have issues caused by electrical...

My 3 year old Pentair SF-N1-1H single speed pool pump is making a loud whining noise since Ian passed through. I've been away and the pump was allowed to run its normal schedule of 6 hours per day during the storm. The pump was never flooded so I suspect the pump may have ingested enough rain...

Thanks for the feedback guys. The water temp is still low 70s, I'll play with it in a month or so when the water is 80+. I'm thinking that it will be hard to get 2 inches of stretch without draining some water or maybe making a dam of some type. I'll have a better idea when the water warms. My...

My neighbor in NH has a old in-ground pool with a very old liner. The liner is likely 20+ years old and is in remarkable shape considering, mostly just bleached-out. There is one significant issue, the liner has a major sag at the shallow end (about 3-1/2 feet deep) and has pulled from the...

I have a similar pool in the Daytona area. Mine is in a cage and that makes a considerable difference in sun exposure and water temperature. Your weather is probably slightly warmer also, but it seems both locations see frost occasionally. I don't have any devices to heat or cool the water. My...

A cage does far more than keeping insects and critters out. It greatly reduces the amount of sunlight coming through. That minimizes the loss of chorine and allows a lower level of stabilizer if you wish. It also keeps the water cooler in the summer. It makes the patio and house cooler in the...

Another update to maybe help others with RJs: Replacing the fan had little or no affect on the inconsistent cycle times. The unit was set at 80% with the pump running for 6 hours per day. This should result in two "on" cycles of 144 minutes for 288 minutes per day total. I saw some 144 minute...

Knowing the brand and model number would go a long way toward solving this problem. A photo of the dial would be very helpful also. I've had a number of Intermatic brand mechanical timers over the years and they've been very reliable. The timing trigger arms will normally stay in place unless...

Another update: I contacted DSP on Monday. They had the fan in-stock. With the 80% warranty discount it cost me $7.90 for the part and $9.76 for shipping for a total of $17.66. I called Monday, it was shipped that day and arrived Wednesday. They provided a receipt and tracking by email, rather...

Update: I finally got a chance to dismount, open and run the controller with it open. The fan was stationary when power was applied. A little nudge by finger a few times got it to spin albeit very slowly. Leaving it for an hour or so like that I found the fan stationary again. Clearly the fan...

Your recent FC range is barely above that suggested on the TFP guide chart. Every pool is different and you've proven what works in your case, if I were you I'd continue your present practices. The small difference in your FC targets between previous years and this year aren't double, they're...

If you dose just once a day the drop in FC can be as big as the difference between the target FC and minimum FC. I've found that if you dose once a day or less you should probably adjust to at least to the higher target number, in your case 12. If it were me I'd go even higher, the additional CL...