Recent content by rjbergen

After fighting with my water logged winter cover each spring, I decided to purchase a mesh winter cover: https://www.poolsupplies.com/product/micro-mesh-21-ft-round-swimming-pool-cover I put it on yesterday and am anxiously awaiting checking on it tonight as we had rain all day. I pulled it...

Maybe you can hang a shade sail over the pool?

At the end of the season, I backwash and rinse my filter really well. I drain the water below the skimmer (might be an AGP-only thing) and plug my return fitting. Then I drain my plumbing and take the pump to the basement. For the filter, I set my multiport valve to the Winter position and open...

Hey Dave, I just read through the thread. Sounds like a rough time clearing the pool, but glad to see the SLAM finally got it clear. Your numbers are looking decent now. Be sure to review the Recommended Levels page. Also, keep an eye on the Chlorine/CYA chart. Your FC does need to come up to...

Do you have water restrictions that don't let you refill? Do you have issues draining? Do you have a bottom main drain?

I have a 21' above-ground pool (AGP) like my signature says. I use liquid chlorine, cyanuric acid (CYA), borax (for increasing pH), muriatic acid (MA) (for decreasing pH), and baking soda (for total alkalinity). With a vinyl pool, like yours, we don't have to worry about calcium hardness too...

Looks good so far!

It won't have that much of an effect. Depending on how much algae we're talking, it may be easier to leave it off so you can vacuum daily.

It's best if we refrain from what local jurisdictions may require and only post requirements from the National Electrical Code (NEC). Most jurisdictions which have adopted code will start with the NEC and may have a few amendments that are more stringent. Regarding the 2017 NEC, Article 680...

Stairs look real nice. You did some fine work there. I would consider adding a railing along the stairs for safety.

The reason I was looking at 2" plumbing is that the pump, heater, and SWCG all accept 2" pipe. However, my skimmer and return are 1.5". I'm thinking I'll use a 1.5" to 2" adapter right at the skimmer and return and plumb the rest in 2". My concern with the larger heater is whether or not my gas...

As seen in my signature, I have a 21' x 48" round AGP, ~10,500 USG. It currently has a Hayward 1HP pump and a Hayward S180T sand filter. I'm interested in a complete equipment overhaul and have some questions. First, let's ask the questions: Can I use a variable speed in-ground pump with an...

I disassembled the pump and motor entirely. Checked continuity of the main and starter motor windings, checked resistance of the external power switch and the starter switch, checked the starter clutch movement, and sanded the starter switch contacts to remove any possible corrosion. I did...

I ended up taking it apart part way. I took off the pump filter basket housing and can spin the impeller by hand. I cleaned the vents on the underside, and I took off the back cover. Unfortunately, I don't seem to see a starting capacitor at the minute. There's no capacitor directly under the...

I have a Hayward SP1510Z1XEHC 1HP Pump that's been working fine until today. I went out to check my chlorine after work and noticed the pump wasn't running. I turned it off, and when I tried to start it back up, it just hummed. Are there any suggestions on trying to fix it? I'm hoping it's not...