Recent content by Patflemming

Thanks for the reassurance. Just for personal learning, what other tint color could corrosive water be?

My hot tub had a very high PH reading after an extended vacation, so I added some easy acid. Next morning my water had a yellow tinge, and the PH was extremely low. I quickly added baking soda and now I'm.in the normal range. My question is: how much damage can very low PH water do in roughly...

Can you tell from the picture that the thermistor is cracked? Is it that diagonal line running through it? What would burnt solder pads indicate?

I've already searched through the forum and found similar issues but nothing quite the same as mine. I'm hoping for some help diagnosing an issue with my Acquarite control pad. I've just opened my pool today and when switching the SWG to auto, there is a click noise, following by another click...

The water gravity drains back to the pool through the incoming supply line to the pump. Wouldn't a check valve before the pump keep the basket full at all times? The filter inlet in a good 2-3 feet higher than the pump. The water wouldn't be able to drain in that direction. I don't know if...

Sorry, I should have specified that I would install unions to allow for better winterization. I don't think I explained it correctly. The pump doesn't lose its prime really. It's when I open the filter cover, then the basket empties and the water drains out the pool return line, which is very...

Hi everyone, first post here. I would like to some opinions on where the ideal locations would be to install check valves on my pool plumbing. I am trying to solve the following 2 issues: 1- It's challenging to blow out my solar panel heater lines before winter. I'm thinking of adding a union...