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Best to test after the pump has been running for awhile, numbers can be weird if it isn't freshly mixed. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

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Well since it was a year ago that the kittens came into our life I figured I should give an update on them. It was really touch and go right around Easter. 3 of the 4 needed tube fed a few times, not the most pleasant thing to do FYI. After getting them over this hump we were able to get them...

Wanted to update, was able to get a couple new heads for the pop ups. They are an aftermarket unit and I had to make my own insertion tool out of a 1 1/4" pvc cap. Otherwise the new ones work better than the old. Took a few weeks to get the heat pump hooked up, but since I turned it on last...

I have been using a pressure washer with a turbo nozzle to get the remnants of black algae off my walls. Have to get very close for it to work. I would recommend a good dose of liquid chlorine (ideally using numbers from a test kit) or cal-hypo if LC isn't available, at least it won't add CYA...

For testing the CYA you can mix a solution of 1/2 tap water and 1/2 Pool water and then test as before. When you get the number on the black dot dissaperance then double that number for your true CYA instead of an estimate. Based on what you have said you will likely need to change out at...

Ok, got the rebuild kit in and while I had to drill out some new screw holes (2 of them were pulled out), but luckily the kit comes with 12 screws and nuts. After getting it back in the system came up and is working just fine again. Got a solar blanket reel and hopefully have a hp50ha heat...

Already looked for it. My screen is MIA Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Oh well, can't say the jetter did any good. Think the caretaker gave up the ghost tonight too. Have a rebuild kit on the way. At least I was always figuring on using the jetter inside the house too. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

Yeah I am losing about 10 psi going from the filter top (best I get there with a clean filter is 18psi) to the caretaker about 30 feet away (between 7-8 psi) through 2" OD PVC. I do plan on rebuilding the Jandy unit at some point, just wanted to be sure there were no other issues first. Sent...

My pressure has been slowly declining and no longer rotates the caretaker nozzles. I do know I can get a fair amount of deviation by manipulating the skimmer/main valve. I picked up this jetter kit to hook up to my pressure washer : Sewer Jetter Kit - 50 | eBay Only problem with it is the...

Yep, step 2 is the ammonia test. Step 1 was to get the Ph in the ballpark before going after the chlorine which will make the Ph go up on the tests during the slam process but you don't want to try to correct it then. Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk

I think you need to have the volume of the pool entered, then put in the percent number found on the bleach (if it doesn't have one don't buy it, it is likely very weak) then put in the current value of bleach concentration and the desired concentration, I usually click on another box just to be...

Mine was too. To verify my test I took a couple pellets of stabilizer (aka CYA) and dissolved it into my test mixture. I then rechecked and I had cloudy water so I knew I was at 0 for sure. Just figured it was too critical to make sure before I started adding CYA into the pool. Sent from my...

Hard part is we have two big dogs and three cats already so trying to add four more to the mix permanently isn't feasible at this point. I won't deny it is gonna be hard letting them go too, but practicality says we will have to. While I admit pool wise I haven't been able to test as...