Recent content by Mimi Pool

Just opened the pool - seems the app has gotten an update and is prompting me to sign up for premium, which I have had for several years. I should still have time left from last year - I have notice that it will renew on May 21 which I have OK'd. Just stumbled across the answer, I'll leave...

Very insightful. Though it was like pulling teeth, I got a recommendation from Hayward - TriStar VSP 900 1.85HP. Keypad controller on the unit, gives me all the flexibility I need. I was told that 2.7HP units would only be needed for pools >40,000 gallons. On to finding someone to install it.

Upon further review I noticed that the quote includes providing and installing a safety vacuum release unit. Is this required by updated regulations? Based on the price of such devices this would increase cost significantly, so we can leave the cost issue aside. Quote is for a Pentair...

That's a more credible review than random Amazon, I didn't know your depth of experience with installs. Do you have any thoughts on the installed quote for the Pentair?

There is no automation. Historically it has run all the time on low speed except for 4-6 hours overnight on high, except when we choose to run on high like to run the vacuum. This is controlled by a mechanical timer or manually. I figured the new pump would have a keypad on the unit and we'd...

I don't know how old the pump is, but the motor was replaced about 15 years ago so I think it logical to replace the whole pump at this time. 1.5HP 230V model SP4010X152NS. In shopping online I see mention of "drop-in replacement" options but have my doubts and expect the replacement will have...

Thank you - it is still a bit hazy/cloudy and failed (barely) the OCLT. Once we get the pH in order we'll go forward with the SLAM. The pool store did get a pH reading of 8.5 which indicates the reagent is OK. They also measured CYA at 40. To your point, our TA is 90, high end of the target...

The pH test is working the same as when FC was zero, and everything in between. I'm not aware of a "good CYA" test beyond the Taylor test kit which is what I use. I'm confident in my CYA reading of 40. Update pic attached - reflection off the water makes it harder to see, but the drains are...

Green is all gone, put in total of 8 gal 10% chlorine, the last two raised FC from 4 to 12. There was a lot of dirt in the pool, have changed the vacuum bag three times. Just cloudy now and getting clearer, can see the drains in deep end. Additional readings - TA 90, CH 240, CSI 0.61, Temp...

Pool techs put something for pH but no shock, we just put in four gallons of chlorine. Their testing showed what they put in lowered pH to 7.8 but we'll see what ours shows in a couple hours as you suggested.

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This thread will be similar to drewghost but I didn't want to bogart his. This is the first time I can remember the pool being green at opening. Pool company will be here any moment to hook up the filter and all the other things they do. The pH is off the charts literally, I can't measure it...