Recent content by ol_whistle_britches

2 lbs of 53% Cal Hypo corresponds to 13 FC in a 10k pool, if I’m running pool math correctly. After ~ 2 days. @Newdude can you please walk me through that statement? What kind of ratio would you expect to see between the FC added and having been converted to CC, and how quick should the...

I just put in a 3hp calimar last week, based on the reviews here. It’s too cheap to pass up. If I understand correctly, your prologic should have relays you can tie into the calimar automation board ($50 add on) for simple automation if you need to. How much automation do you need in your pool...

I believe it’s 10k hours.

Is it possible the pump timer got left on and it ran dry during the refill? Pump lid o ring in good shape, clean, lubed up, and didn’t fall off when you opened it up?

Just rereading the story, I don’t really feel like you think you’re getting forthcoming answers. If you think you’re getting the runaround because you’re “asking too many questions” then find somebody new that will take the time to answer them and educate you. Some of my favorite trade...

@PoolStored Thank you for writing this succinctly. I kept playing with this answer in my head and gave up on it when I started to think about partial pressures and gas laws. I couldn’t figure out how to say it correctly. Outgassing was one of my thoughts for @TwinsPool, specifically because it...

It’s just water doing its thing. Dissolving minerals out of a soft rock. Limestone is pretty notorious for it. It’s also plentiful and cheap in central TX and attractive. And it’s plentiful and cheap. Did I mention it’s cheap? It’s a sedimentary rock, basically calcium carbonate. Water, acid...

Also look into SL-1 (self leveling for floor application) or NP-1 (vertical surfaces). I believe that’s a common generic IIRC.

Somewhat familiar with that area. My guess is that its primarily freeze related. It’s odd that a few pavers have cracked somewhat in a line, leading me towards a subgrade thought, but that’s not uniform material either so you may have localized dips and valleys in the flatwork that hold water...

How hard are you running your cell and what does your water chemistry look like (CSI specifically)? Do you have one of the recommended test kits on hand? I don’t expect anyone will argue against a bigger cell, but for max life you also want to make sure your water isn’t unintentionally degrading...

I think what you’re talking about sounds logical. Kinda is what it is at this point. Keep in mind those check valves typically require 1-3psi to overcome the internal spring. Not a big deal in a working system and not an improper application as you’ve planned, but if you’re already having a...

Just to confirm, are you noticing/measuring this air when you are running the pump 100% or are you measuring at a different speed? I don't know that you are going to "prove" much more regarding that copper/PVC transition. It may be faster to delete it than it would be to keep diagnosing it to...

I wouldn’t put an additional box on it. It’s got a pretty good sized heat sink on the back that needs airflow. Manual attached. Mine is wired to the timer circuit, which is always on now, so it’s always on and relies on the flow switch for protection. Not worried about it because the flow...

I can understand that. You might consider calling an electrician, texting them a couple of photos, and asking them for an hourly rate and maybe even a rough estimate of what it would cost to wire that pump in for you if you thought you could handle the plumbing on your own. Since this is...

I just installed a new calimar 3.0hp VSP pump last night. Took me 20 minutes to swap out my old whisperflo. What pump do you currently have? I paid right around $700 shipped to my house (TX) with sales tax and a 3 year add on warranty. Take that out and I would have gotten out around $600...