Recent content by loopy123

Thank you all for the replies!! @PoolStored that link was very helpful for Texas. Based on the TX law it appears there is no need to close the pool so long as a minimum of 1.0ppm FC is maintained (25 TAC §265.193(c)). Interestingly, there is a legal requirement for logging the FC levels at a...

I am in an HOA where there is a pool maintenance/lifeguard company that mandates closing the pool once per week to allow "cleaning" and are considering adding additional "cleaning" days. Is this really necessary or is it just a ruse for them to save money to not pay lifeguards? Chemically, if...

West Houston area Pincher: (~10%) Chlorine (2.5G): today=$13, 2020=$7.88 Even the HCl (1G) went up: today=$10.50, 2020=$7.

Thanks for the reply. I think the Intelliflow pump will shutdown if it goes dry and report "Failure" - so I think I might be Ok there.

Anyone know if it is a bad idea to partially block the skimmer to create aeration/CO2-degassing? The pump seems OK with it (i.e. not hot or making noises) and I get the desired aeration bubble coming out the return jets. I guess cavitation could eventually do damage, but I was thinking this is...