Recent content by JamesB4014

My pump has gone guts up and needs to be replaced. See the attached picture of the label on the pump that's needing to be replaced. Also, I've been reading the forums about mfgs. not warranting pumps installed by homeowners, so before I purchase a new one, I'd like to get some feedback on...

I need to replace the pump seal on my pool pump (Hayward SP3100), but I’m having trouble matching part numbers. When I go to Amazon or other sites, I can’t seem to find the part numbers for my equipment. Many look like they would work, but don’t want to order parts and them not fit. Would...

Good Catch on the pool type - I just updated the information. Old pool was FG, existing pool is plaster.

We purchased our home a little over a year ago. The pool is concrete / plaster and has been in the ground a long time (20+ years) and I've had nothing but issues maintaining the proper chemical balance in the water. I do a SLAM and the water looks great, and within days, I start getting a...

We recently moved into a home that has a gunite pool. Our previous home had a fiberglass pool. Filter system is sand. I can’t keep the pool water clear, goes from cloudy to pale green. See pic of current state. Current numbers: Free Chlorine = 5 Total Chlorine < 0.5 PH = 7.6 TA = 120 Cal...

Correct lost 1.0 FC and CC 0.5, water is clear. Updated results posted above. I just joined the forum so this is the first time I've performed a SLAM. Very Very hot here 100+ every day for last 2 weeks, so adding water a couple of times per week. Seems like I need to add raise CYA to 30-40.

SLAM is Complete: FC 1.0 overnight CC 0.5 TA 200 CH 410 CYA <30

Thanks - I'll get on it. One question - can we continue to use the pool while the SLAM is done? If not, when can we start using it again.

Taylor K-2006C Test Kit arrived today. FC 2.4 CC 1.4 pH 7.6 TA 170 CH 300 CYA <30 Pool water is now clear.

I greatly appreciate your help. Pool continues to clean up - I'll follow your instructions and post the data once I have it. Have a great weekend

Quick update - Changed filters this morning and pool seems to be cleaning up. Suggestions?

Checked water this morning. Ch 1.0 and PH 7.6 I have one of the recommended kits on order. Water has cleaned up over the last 2 days. The pool is only 5.5 feet deep in the middle. Here are a couple of pics.