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Success! It was a bit of a struggle with the heat and the SoCal fires, but the chlorine has been consistent at 11ppm for the last couple of days. Now I need to drop the chlorine level and add the correct amount of conditioner for the long run. Any suggestions on the perfect combination? The...

Quick question: I intend on beginning the SLAM process in the next day or so. It’s about time for a filter cleaning. Should I wait until after the SLAM or do it before? Also, I got my phosphate kit and tested; between 1000 and 2000 was the result. CYA is 60. Looks like I need to maintain a...

Okay, thank you. I’ll up the run time.

I run the pump for 8 hours at 2450 rpm.

I’m not sure how to do that. It is running at 80% right now and has been for a couple of months.

I ordered a phosphate test kit and a supply of CYA reagent for my Taylor K-2006 kit, so I can properly test the levels. I did run out to Leslie’s a few minutes ago and had the water tested. I know, not ideal, but I was curious. Their FC was close to my test (3.8) at 4.16, with a CC of 4.62...

Okay, slam it is. Unfortunately, I just raised my CYA to 80 a few weeks ago. I guess I need to lower it with a partial water change. How would I calculate how much water to change?

So, would treating the pool with an algaecide then using a phosphate remover be an acceptable approach? I’m a new pool owner (2 years) and have never dealt with this issue before. Based on what I’ve read on the forum and from advice from members, I have ignored the phosphate level and slowly...

I am finding that my pool is dropping approximately 2ppm chlorine overnight (6.0 to 3.8) I know my phosphates are high in the 1500 range and I see a little green algae along one wall of the pool (shaded side) when I brush the pool at the end of the week. How should I approach this issue...

Jim, with the 15% discount it comes out to be $1130 plus tax.

Jim, Ive done a lot more wiring than an outlet and a light switch, so that makes me feel very comfortable. The unit does come with two actuators; I confirmed that on Pentair’s website and also on Leslie’s (where I’m going to buy it with my 15% discount coupon 😜). The 240 comes in from below...

Thanks, Jim. The new panel would be mounted where the old load center (on left) is situated (sorry about the ladder). I attached a better photo. The load center gets its 240 from the main electrical panel on the other side of the house. The original electrician told me he left plenty wire...

I'm adding a Pentair Easy Touch 4 (part number 520538) to my pool/spa. I have reached out to a pool electrician and feel like I'm being fed a line. I have a 2 year old basic pool/spa, with no water features, Pentair VSF 3 hp pump, Glolite led lighting and an IC40. The IC40 and lighting have...