Recent content by PerpetuallyClueless

Putting aside the fact that chemical companies are the devil and against TFP methods, I need some help. Today the chemical guy told me my TDS was too high (2500). They have been telling me for weeks that I need to completely drain my pool and start over with fresh water (at a cost of $150 for...

No, there aren't any pucks in the pool. Since I got all the filtration stuff figured out, I'm going to try and let the pool service handle it, but if we go another week or two with still no change, I will be switching to the TFP method.

Yes, the other test kit also did not change color. The chemical service is coming out tomorrow.

I am trying to do the chlorine test. I think there is no chlorine in the pool. I added the 10 ml of pool water and put in the powder and mixed, and the water didn't turn pink. It just turned a bit cloudy. I still tried to add in drops of the R-0871 reagent to see if it would turn back to...

kadavis saves the day! I am going to do my best to explain what he told me, both so I can share the knowledge here, and so I can document it and refer back to it, since I will probably forget half of what he said. If you, kadavis, want to chime in and add more info (or correct any mistakes I...

PM sent! And to answer the question, that was in the first configuration. I moved the valve to 1B and did not see anything change. The pump did not lose its prime. Rather than flood the thread with replies, I'll work with kadavis and report back. Thank you for all the help so far!

It has been running in that configuration for about 30 minutes now and the pump is not losing prime or pressure. In this configuration, the spa skimmer is still sucking but the pool skimmer is not. I have no idea what is going on with the main drains or the returns because I can't see anything...

Step 1 and I'm already confused... I opened the first valve to 1C and my pump lost prime and there is zero pressure. I had to move it back to 1A to get the pump to prime again.

It is an Aquatech Whitaker pool, and from what I've heard, that company had a really weird pipe setup in the 80s. I grew up swimming in this pool and there is no in ground cleaning system or pop up heads. There are no return eyeballs. There are 3 or 4 pipes that return to the pool (I can't...

Sorry for not providing enough info. Here's a photo album of my pool and all the equipment: Pool - Album on Imgur There is 1 pump. Yes the spa spills over into the pool if it gets full enough, but it's not like a waterfall if that's what you are asking. There are no water features. There is...

My pool is green and I can't see the bottom. I have no idea how to determine what valves do what here. I've attached an image with labels which will hopefully help you guys get it through my thick head what each of them do. Questions: Can I turn these valves when the pump is running? (I...

I don't know what kind of kit they use. They are not using pucks. They put liquid chlorine at the bottom of the pool using a tank and a hose. My CYA levels are good, according to my water being tested at a pool store (which is apparently inaccurate). I've been running the pump all day today...

I know it is against the mantra of this forum, but I currently have a chemical guy that comes to test the water every week. That may change in the future when my life isn't so hectic, but for now it is what it is. I don't have my own test kit. I can have them come out as often as needed to...

My pool water chemistry is good but my pool is green. I haven't been able to run the pump in about 3 months due to a problem with my multiport valve. I finally got that fixed and I want to get the pool cleared up. Please help me with the following questions: Should I take the filter apart...

I did it! I was able to successfully install a new multiport valve yesterday. This morning I was able to run the pump for the first time in two months and there are no leaks! I am so happy! Now I feel like I can finally start learning how to care for this pool. Thank you for the help!