Recent content by OKRandy

Thanks for your quick response. CH is running about 400-410.

Hello Last summer I got into a rhythm with my pool, testing TC and PH about every other day or two and adding bleach about every other day and adding acid once or twice a week to maintain levels suggested in pool school. This summer, more fluctuation with both TC and PH. Currently, I’m coming...

We replaced the pump lid o-ring when we started having the issues a few weeks ago, but I seem to remember at the time that the thickness of the new o-ring seemed slightly smaller than the one I replaced. I ordered the new one online, so I guess there's a chance it is not as thick and is letting...

I am attaching photos of my pool equipment pad, including a closeup of the suction side. Cleaner is connected to separate booster pump. Pool has just one skimmer, and main drain does not appear to be plumbed to skimmer. Also, I noticed today after letting it run for quite a while after...

My pool pump and I are in an epic battle. So far, I am losing. About a month ago, it started losing pressure and making a loud gravel sound. My friend says it is cavitating. Water flow into the pool decreases significantly when it does this. Well, that set in motion a series of events to...

Thanks for your reply and the info. Yes, the noise seems to be coming from the motor. It sounds like it is laboring. A little bit of air only seems to come into the strainer basket AFTER the motor makes the funny sound and the pressure drops from about 16 psi to 2. When everything is working...

Hello. This is my first post, so please overlook any rookie mistakes I may make. The house I bought a couple of months ago has a pool, so I'm trying to learn "on-the-job" how to care for it. Your chemical instructions and discussion forums have been very helpful. The pool is a 25k gallon...