Recent content by marianol

Just tracking the thread.. Yeah, pollen is no fun.

Thanks for the info TXSplash, exactly what I needed. I'll double check on the SLAM completion, the water may not be as clear as it should be, now with the sun I noticed. So I'll keep that chlorine flowing one more day and check loss and clarity again. Thanks!

Ok after some issues with my pool (read vacation and neglect :) I'm trying to get things straightened. I did a SLAM to get things started and this are my readings now: (Taylor K2006 + K1766) FC 2 PH 7.5 TA 140 - way high CH 120 - way low CYA 30 - way low Salt 3200 (IC40 measures low but is...

+1 for the gas heater. Not sure of the natural gas price in NJ, but here in TX is not that expensive to maintain the pool temp with gas to extend the season. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Kids do not have internal temperature ;) for them a pool is a pool and you just jump in [emoji14] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Good call on the fan PC.. I forgot about that one. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Thanks Pool Clown. I'll try breaking loose the bolts while still in place, for this one. Will post my results, this is my weekend project. Hopefully it will not end with me buying a new motor or pump :) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

I have the same one that is in the link, and used it last week, I was amazed with the results. I was able to pick up all the leaves in the bottom.

If the caps are damaged YMMV. It may be it never runs or just that it will not run or start with under certain conditions (i.e. high humidity) From your post I understand that the motor does not start unless you give it a push.. Is that the case or just randomly it does not start? Where you...

Hi Dave, Normally loud whining/screeching noises if coming from the pump motor a a tell tale of broken/damaged ball bearings. If you have the right tools and are not afraid of getting down and dirty this may be a good weekend project :) Check this article. How To Replace the Bearings in a...

Thanks so much @kadavis, I think the seal plate should be ok my worry is the actual motor flange, check the pic I linked and look at the thread on the top screw that is securing the motor to the seal plate. Any insight on my other question re: stuck bolts?

To my comment on Stainless Steel is that it corrodes in Houston without the need of a pool in the 10 mile radius :) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Got to 61 today (rain from yesterday).... Was 66 last weekend :)

I know the thread is old.. But here I go: Nobody mentioned that at least in Houston, everything rusts regardless of the proximity of a pool. With the heat and humidity even stainless steel rusts in Houston :) I've had the my SWG pool for 2 years and the speed my patio furniture rust has not...

Yes, changing a starting Capacitor is not hard, very DIY if you know how to work with tools :) First check thai the impeller and motor shaft is turning freely. Turn off the motor (cut breaker just in case), grab the shaft with your fingers and should turn freely and easily. This rules out that...