Recent content by pmahosky

Thanks. I have one now and will definitely incorporate that into the new piping.

I have a UV system that the PB installed that is causing additional head loss, otherwise I have a basic set up per my signature. I am going to remove the UV and straight pipe (as much as possible) from the filter to heater and that should help. I can also remove the check valve when doing...

I'll need to test the LOW FLOW in RECIRCULATE. Thanks for the help so far.

I took the filter apart a few days ago, cleaned it thoroughly and recharged the DE. It's a Pentair Quad DE 100. Current PSI at 3000 RPM is 18. When I put the MPV in RECIRCULATE the flapper valve opened 80% (from maybe 40%) but I would expect some increase in flow when bypassing the filter.

I took the SWG plunge and had a Pentair IC-60 installed where the inline chlorine feeder was that the PB installed. I never used it and have been a TFP disciple / liquid chlorine user since to pool was opened 2 years ago. Over the past week I have been having issues with the SWG shutting...

I have been using this for the past year and have had good success. It's accurate and easy to set up and read. https://www.amazon.com/Apera-Instruments-AI311-Replaceable-2-00-16-00/dp/B01ENFOIQE

Thx. There was a glitch in the site so I didn't see the original response.

I have a similar situation but will be installing a SWG in the next few weeks. We have hard water so due to fill water my CH is 500. What level of CH do I need to either do a partial drain and refill (looking into processed water - RODI or DI if I can find it) or a no-drain exchange.

Question - I am in a similar situation - hard water in the Austin area. I have a 1 year old pool that I am transitioning to a SWG. My CH is currently 500 and will continue to increase due to fill water. When do I need to either do a partial drain and fill (would look to do this with a service...

Thanks all.....appreciate the guidance.

Thx. Obviously this storm will not be nearly as severe as last year and the power outages should be hours not days or rolling. I just don't have a feel for how long to wait during an outage to drain the equipment before the water in the above ground pipes and equipment freezes. With my luck...

How long should I wait to drain equipment during a power outage due to a winter storm. Temperatures are expected to be in high teens to low 20s for 48 hours and an ice storm is in the forecast.......which will likely result in a power outage. I have identified the plugs on all the equipment...

I use the caddy cover that Maytronics sells for it. Maytronics Dolphin Robotic Pool Cleaner Classic Caddy Cover | 9991794-R1

Yep. Works for me in Chrome also.

I also live in Leander and have a 13,000 gallon pool that was installed in May. I add 40-50 ounces of 10% bleach (Lowes) every morning (less when I have the 12% from Leslie's) to go from an FC of 4.5-5 to 6.5 - 7.0. My CYA is 40. That would equate to about 70 ounces per day for a 20,000...