Recent content by raskle

My Polaris robot is almost 3 years old and just started throwing error code 1. I tried the basic steps of cleaning the impeller, running it without the filter basket, and cleaned the cable connection. Living in TX, we use it all year. Is this the expected lifespan of the motor, and should I...

I'm having a similar error with my Polaris, and I was curious if you were able to find a solution? Should I just replace the whole motor assembly at this point?

Helping out a friend with their pool. there are several wet spots along the back side with calcium efflorescence. Inside the pool, the mini pebble surface is coming off a long wear pattern from the Polaris. Is the plaster failing? This pool is about 4 years old, and I do not yet have a read on...

I initially tried to test the CYA with the K-2006, but it is clearly below the scale it can measure (30 PPM). Hence I went to the pool store to get an idea of where it was. Is there a more accurate testing method I can use for CYA levels below 30? On the plus side, the pool water is nearly...

I am writing this as a record of my steps in dealing with a situation I'm sure many of my neighbors in Texas are dealing with. In central Texas, the pecan trees are occasionally infested with aphids in late summer. The aphids will suck sap from the underside of the leaves. The sap is under so...

Hi Metal, my finish has a slight texture, feels like stone, and is not slippery at all. I imagine if there were some algae growth it could get slippery.

We fixed the white spots on our Primera stone plaster by burning them off with acid! We likely spilled some water on those spots before the pool was full, and it left a ring I cut a slot in a large sponge and zip-tied it to a piece of 3/4" PVC pipe. Then wearing goggles and gloves I poured acid...

Here are a couple of pictures of the plaster day and night. We really love the color and it is more blue than green.