Recent content by ploizzo

ok, sorry it took so long to post back. I was able to check them yesterday... 2 things: First there are 2 components that i am looking at and not sure which is the temp sensor you are referring too. There are the 2 high limit switches (which are below the return and in the metal box) and then...

How do i check them? i can't see where they are.

Model LLD400P At the beginning of the season i replaced the transformer & the flame rod. Just turning it back on now that it is getting a little cold. It worked fine for about 3 weeks after i replaced those parts and then i turned it off for when it got warmer out. Also, the pressure switch...

Hello, Need some help here with the pool heater. The heater (Teledyne Laars LLD) runs for exactly 5 minutes and then shuts off, goes through the lighting cycle again and fires up. Can't tell for sure which component is shutting it down. Not a huge problem as it turns back on after a minute...

So, after all the snow this winter (keeping my fingers crossed that it is over) i am left with a huge mess... Earlier in the winter when the first foot of snow came down i noticed that the safety mesh cover was dipping lower than normal. I let it go as i thought it's probably ok... After the...

Ok, will do. One other question, i have the tf-100 kit that i bought last year. how long should the r-840 powder be good for? the only reason i ask is that when i added the heaping scoop per the directions it was very very light pink. maybe because there is hardly any chlorine? thx

Hello, First of all I love TFP!! You guys have helped me a ton since i moved in a year ago and am totally new to pools. So, this year the opening went fine cleaning the leaves out and vacuuming to start. Water looked good and i started to balance. TA was low, ph was good and the CYA was at 0...

Thanks for the response! I did the fas-dpd test and the results are: FC 13.5 CC 1 TC 14.5 Calcium test using instructions for fading endpoint: 130 Separate question: I referenced installing a new circ pump prior to all of this... should it be running all the time? This is a 2005 Sundance...

So I am new to spas/hot tubs and survived my first summer with the pool (thanks to TFP!!) Pool was great with easy maintenance. The spa has been empty since we moved into the new house in May, dont know how long it sat empty total. It needed a new circ pump which i just installed. Mechanically...

Great! So, I checked the calculator and it says to add 2 (76oz) boxes of Borax given Borate of 0... How do i know what amount of Borate is in the water? Also says to add 3 gals of bleach. Can i add the bleach and borax at the same time and should i add the borax in batches? Last but most...

I am totally new to owning a pool. Just bought this house about 2 months ago and am all excited to get the pool going. I have spent the last 3 weeks cleaning the pool and filter. Now the water is completely clear and i took apart the filter and followed the instructions in the pool school to...