Recent content by Nickel

Hi, I have a pool sentry automatic pool filling gadget. It works fine but I need to find a hose that can be under constant pressure for it to work. I've tried a couple of new hoses but they're not made to be under that pressure and therefore leak at the fittings. (I have the faucet turned on a...

Thanks Mark! I'll replace that. Appreciate the help!

It seems obvious now. I just wasn't familiar with that type until now. Thanks for the education and help!

Ooh. I didn't realize that was a check valve. Thanks so much! I guess it needs to be replaced. Thanks for the help! (I was only familiar with the Jandy style of check valve with the clear window on top.)

Here are some pics of my system. The first two photos are the return lines coming from the filter. The last pic is the check valve between the pump and the d/e filter. (The heater is busted and not plumbed in any more.) Thanks. EDIT: I've ordered a new flapper to rebuild the check valve...

That makes sense. I'll add a check valve into the system. (It doesn't have one now. Only a check valve at the pump.) EDIT: Although I still don't understand why the pool return line that has a diverter to the spa return doesn't drain the pool. Maybe it's because it's physically lower in the...

My spa drains to pool level when the spillover valve is open when the pump is off. Is this normal? Can someone explain why it would drain from a return line? (The regular pool return line also has a spa return that fills the spa but that doesn't drain the spa when the pump is off.) Thanks!

Thanks! I really appreciate how fast members of this forum respond!

Thanks for the info. I just wanted to be sure. I'll give it a day or more and check back.

Thanks! I'm already reading the pool school section of the website. It's really helpful and well organized! It's already saved me from buying over a hundred bucks in pool tablets.

I'm new and tried to buy the recommended test kit from tftestkits but my browser says the site may be compromised or hacked. Has anyone else seen this issue?

Hi all, I recently purchased a home with an inground gunite pool and am here to learn as much as I can about taking care of it. Currently studying all I can about pool chemistry basics. Also my pool needs a remodel so I'm also trying to learn the pros and cons of different filter systems...