Recent content by Sadiebug

Thanks. It took about a week, but it did clear up.

I usually buy liquid chlorine in bulk and automatically add daily doses with peristaltic pump on a timer. However, I have not gotten my chlorine yet and was just adding jugs of bleach to get by until I do. I made the mistake of adding some of the splash free formula bleach and now my water is...

Re:  How to cut return line without draining pool Thanks. I should have pulled one of the eyes before posting the question.

Re: How to cut return line without draining pool I should have titled this post, "How to cut return line without draining pool."

I started with a sand filter 25 years ago. I switched to DE 20 years ago. Sand worked OK but I always had some sediment settling on bottom of pool. DE worked better but it required a lot of maintenance and it was tricky getting just the right amount of DE. I recently switched to cartridge and I...

What is the simplest way to block return lines to avoid draining pool while installing chlorine injector check valve? Can I just turn pump off and turn the eyes on the return lines sideways to stop flow or do I need to remove eyes and cap return lines with some type of fitting? I need to cut the...

I appreciate all the helpful advice from everybody! I am just now ready to order my Stenner, so I will check out that thread to see if it can help me decide which one. Thanks. BTW, I have decided to use a timer. Currently my main pump is controlled by a simple 220V water heater timer.

Looking at your chart, I should be OK if I keep it cool and that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for the info. - - - Updated - - - I have been looking at Stenner pumps and it looks like that is what I need. Now I need to figure out which one. I was not planning to put it on a timer, but I...

I was told by the chemical supplier that it should last several months if kept out of sunlight and kept cool (65- 75 degrees). Is that not correct?

I am going to start buying liquid chlorine 12.5% in 55 gallon drums. I would like to plumb it directly into the return line so all I need to do to chlorinate is flip a switch. I am looking for recommendations for the type of pump to use, suggested flow rate, type and size of tubing to use. I am...

Thanks. I'll look into that. Guess I'd better stock up on LC.

It has a Leslie's label. Kit was manufactured for Leslie's by Taylor. The only number I see is 81- 330.

I use the Taylor DPD test kit (not sure of the number). It tests for FC, TC, pH, TA, CH, CYA, and NaCl, but I don't have an SWG.

I just opened my pool 4 months ago after resurfacing. I was using Trichlor tabs as primary chlorine source, but CYA quickly jumped to over 80. I have switched to LC after replacing water to lower CYA. Is there any trick to using Trichlor to prevent skyrocketing CYA?