Recent content by Jake124

The closest size you could find at a big box would be either 1x2 or 1x3 which would have actual dimensions 3/4x6/4 (.75x1.5) and 3/4x10/4 (.75x2.5). To get the actual size you need would mean cutting a half inch off of 1x3's. Alternatively you might be able to find something closer at a local...

Thanks for the replies! I just ordered more skimmer socks yesterday. Quick question regarding skimming: I usually keep my solar cover on to keep the heat in, but that keeps the skimmer from working properly, is this just a matter of balancing time with the cover on and taking the cover off to...

Hello All, The past few weeks I've noticed that there are some new bugs showing up in the pool that I haven't seen before. The worst part is these bugs sting (or bite?) And they're all over in the pool. Here are my test results from today: FC 11.5 pH 7.2 TA 40 CH 25 CYA 70 Salt 2800 I know my...

I wouldn't worry about your SWG being undersized just yet. I would still hook it up and run it unless you were hoping to exchange it. I run the older model of the same SWG that you got and my pool is the same volume as yours. I've had to turn my SWG down to where I am only running it for 4 hours...

I would say if it works don't change it. My TA is around 50 right now which is a little low but my pH is fairly stable so that's where I've left it all season. If your happy with the stability of the pH I don't see a reason to change it too much. Baking soda dissolves fairly quickly usually just...

It sounds like it could be a damaged lateral (the little arms at the bottom of the sand filter). There are tiny slits that keep the sand from going into your return and they're quite fragile. Has it ever worked correctly or did this start just after filling it with sand?

I have the same skimmer on my Intex pool and I have a similar issue with the threads. It's not crucial that the adapter seals or anything so that doesn't necessarily have to be tight. The flow adapter restricts flow at the other inlet if you have two. That will increase the suction on the...

pH 7.0 TA 40 Could very well be the lower pH of the fill water

I've been having the same "problem". Never have added acid yet this year and it sits right around 7.5. My TA is actually slightly low but I'm hesitant to raise it any in fear that the pH won't be so stable

I just retested making sure it was an inch of water for 3-12 minutes. I checked at 5 minutes and the peak was at 4.8 and rechecked at 12 minutes still at 4.8. The salt level for 4.8 is 1620 ppm on the label. As you said the SWG is happy, that's why I was reluctant about adding more; I'd hate to...

I just completed a SLAM a couple of weeks ago and am working on getting the water chemistry dialed in. I've been testing the salt with the strips from tftestkits and have constantly gotten a reading around 1700ppm. My Intex SWG says target level is 3000ppm and from what I can find it should...