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Thanks. I will look into the PH levels later today. I appreciate everyone's advice!

Thanks. I was using HTC Pool Shock Advanced packets. The old heater was about 8 years old and the burner was really rusted/corroded. If the black stains came at the time of shocking, would it be something in the shock itself, or somehow that changed the chemistry to bring out the copper stains...

It’s a SWG. I balanced using PoolMath in the beginning of the season and maintained. Only uses some calcium and stabilizer this year from what I recall. I did have to get a new heater. The stains are only in the deep end where I dumped the shock packets.

Hi, I am prepping my pool for closure and shocked yesterday. Shortly after, these black stains appeared. It’s been over 24 hours and they are still there. I recall this happened, not as badly, last time I had to use shock at opening but it went away within a day. Any suggestions? Thanks!

No automation, although that sounds nice! I have a Hayward SWG and a Pentair Sta-Rite System 3.

Thanks for the info, that is helpful! Any particular models that you recommend? Would an electrician and plumber typically be able to install something like this? Perhaps I can just order online and bypass the pool equipment guys that are backlogged. Thanks.

Hi, I'm located in MA, near the ocean, and my heater looks like it's a major fire hazard. I have this model: P-M406A-EN-C https://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/pool/raypak-009219-pool-heater/86509p1 There are a few issues that I can see: 1) The copper gas pipe is corroding. I don’t think it’s...

Thanks! Ok I think I get it. I don’t believe I have a diverter so I will go for the fill and filter approach.

Hello! I have a Sta-Rite System 3 filter and an unground saltwater pool. It’s time for me to close it up but I need to vacuum out a lot of leaves and debris. I’d like to drain to waste, but have never done this before. I have a couple questions : 1) I removed the filters and hooked up a garden...

Back in business! Here are my diagnostics while on: 3200 87 25.5 7.5 83p -3600 Al-0 r1.59 T15 looks ok?

I see my issue. Forgot to move jumpers.