Recent content by Jenmachen

just bought on amazon, thanks for that!

Gotcha. My tube starts at 30, is there a way i can reliably test for 20?

ok, that is new information for me. when i started with TFP, i had zero CYA as is normal for indoor pools i suppose. TFP recommended the 20 CYA for swimmer comfort, swimsuit, hair etc. But nobody told me zero CYA would be harsh on my equipment. i realize the indoor aspect of my pool gets...

Pretty sure it does go right and loops back. I think the first heater was on the right with the other things on the pad and the first time I installed a new heater, the service guy wanted to move it. I do not remember the reason for that.

I do not have UV system, but have done a lot of research on TFP and I think about adding one every year....just never pulled the trigger. Seems like a big expense that might eventually pay for itself if it meant I can use less bleach, but since I can maintain my CC's with a higher than average...

Oh I did just think about this. My pool runs at the high end of normal for FC due to constant creeping upwards CC's. I am sure this is due to it being indoors. Even though it has a great air handling system that runs 24/7. Do you think that may be shortening the life of the heater?

No rodents for sure, it runs every day. And I do agree that there is some value in knowing my way around the mastertemp. If a part is less than my $125 deductible, I work on it myself. And my pool is totally TFP maintained so it is not a water chemistry issue.

On a side note.......this is an indoor pool, so it runs year round. Maybe I should just not expect more than 3 years on a heater used year round?

I do not remember why I replaced it the last time. This time it is the air blower I think he said. I use american home shield, so at least I only pay my deductible. I do all sorts of small repairs myself. But I can replace it with a different brand under the warranty. It's a wonder that AHS...

Original heater with first home owner lasted 16 years. My first heater I installed after I bought my house lasted 7 years. It was a pentair mastertemp 250. Lots of small repairs that I could do myself, but finally something major went out and I replaced it with another exactly the same. That...

I grew up in the heat/air industry, so my dad taught all of us kids to add some bleach in the condensation drain line to prevent clogging problems. Over the last 35 years of adulthood, I have always recommended the same to any friend of mine who ended up with a hallway full of water due to...

Yes, I had read that article a couple of years ago. I have been thinking about UV for a few years, but simply never made a decision. The bulbs I saw are UV-C, and I did not realize they were dangerous. But GUYS thank you for not treating me like a dummy with the question. The primary reason...

I asked a dumb question yesterday and nobody shamed me......so I'll ask another one. In my indoor pool, I have been debating for years whether or not to install UV system. However, there are about 20 flush mount overhead lights. A few have gone out, so I have to hire someone with really tall...

Food for thought. I will read up on the info on my fave pool site (this one 😂)