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Reference: Salt - Further Reading "The most reliable salt test is the Taylor K-1766 Salt Test." (If, salt is all he wants to test...) :lovetfp:

Welcome. I'm confident you'll find this is THE website for information to maintain a Trouble Free Pool! (It is for me.) When you get a chance, Create Your Signature. That will give the responders to your posts a quick view of some vital information and tailor answers without you having to...

This article may get you started. DE Filter Use and Care - Further Reading :cool:

I especially had problems distinguishing the color before my cataract surgery. Similar to the dude, I found it helpful to block as much of the scale as possible so my eyes only saw one comparison. I simply slide the slot in my index card up or down and pick the closest result. A quick back and...

Mine fits inside the skimmer body, under the lid. Nothing to step on, except the lid. Zip tie is approximately 1/2 exposed above the water level inside.

I just use a zip tie around my Hayward basket handle (yes, the handle is "upside down". I found it easier to keep the zip tie positioned near the center without excessive tightening) . . . :cool:

Your grids appear to me to support the algae diagnosis. I would expect them to be almost as "White" as the new manifold. (I see more of a "Green" tint.) This is from my Hayward at the end of last season after Backwash, removing, and then rinsing with the water hose. For many years (before...

Sorry Bill, I didn't read your suggestion correctly ... But that's what I thought, as well. :cool:

Could the Collar use a Lid Support Ring ? :scratch: (Ref: Pentair Ring, Support Oem (new Style Lid) (85000600) - INYOPools.com )

Spring fixed my problem . . . ( Old on left, New on the right ) ;)