Recent content by Pmachang

Ah….I see. I usually premix the chemicals inside first then bring it outside in a plastic container. is it okay to do so inside or not recommended since dealing with chemicals?

Is it okay to use a glass measuring cup instead of plastic?

I’m using the following product which is 65% calcium hypochlorite. Can you explain why liquid chlorine or cal hypo is better for vinyl pools? thanks

Hi forum I ran out of reagent for my Taylor test kit to test the FC level and waiting for a refill order to come in the next few days. Today I noticed that the bottom of the pool had some green algae and once I brushed it, it quickly dissipated into the water. Not wanting to take any...

Never mind - I found it. :)

Thanks Texas Splash for your quick reply. Where do you see 28? I looked at the FC/CYA chart link and I only see for CYA=70, Target FC=8-10

Hi forum. I moved into a house that had a pool a month ago and everything was going well until I decided to add more shock that I should have. now my readings using Taylor test kit is as follows: FC: 14 CC:0 PH: 7.8 TA: 100 CYA: 70 For the time being, I have turned off my SWG and hopefully...

Thanks for your reply. The heater is still working except for the display of the temperature and I am able to heat up the pool. I’m thinking if I set the heater to the max (by continuously pushing the up arrow on the heater) but then let the Intelliconnect control when to turn on/off the...

It appears that the main control board needs to be replaced (which is hard to get hold of and more expensive than the intelliconnect. I’m thinking of using an intelliconnect to control the heater and to be able to turn on/off my pump and heater...

Thank you Texas splash for your explanation.

Hi pool experts, First time dosing chemicals so I want to make sure I don’t screw up anything. Using Taylor test kit, here are my readings: FC: 1.4 (Have increased salt production on Hayward Aquarite today from 21 to 50%) and will test again in few days. It was a new install and pool guy...

Thank you again for all your help and links.

I will speak to the pool guy that will install the Aquarite unit today and see how much water I will need to drain out.