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I read through the thread, but sorry if I missed an answer to this question. I have closed the pool and drained all above ground equipment. I’ve not drained the pipes but I’m not too worried about them. I lowered the water level in the pool below the skimmers and capped off the return lines...

Dang, I thought I had this! lol. Glad I asked. Thank you.

Hi all, let the fun begin for another year! :D Current Levels ; FC - 0.0 CC - 0.0 TC - 0.0 pH - 6.3 TA - 50 CYA - 0 Salt - 400 CH - 50 Plan of action; 1. I'm currently adding salt to bring it up to 3400. 2. I'm going to add 13lbs of washing soda to bring the pH to 7.7. 3. I'm going to add...

Thank you for the reply. I took the pump apart to check its condition. While it might work fine with a new motor, there were a number of things I noticed which makes me feel more comfortable by just getting a new full pump. Is there any reason why I wouldn't be able to drop down to 1.5HP with a...

Hi all, I have a Harward RS1000 pump and it currently has a SP US Motors K63CXEPZ-4767 1.5HP 1.3SF motor attached to it. At the end of last year, the motor started grinding very loud and was leaking too. I thought about trying to fix it myself but I also just like the idea of getting a new VS...

Sorry, in step 1 I meant adding 2bls 9oz of soda ash/washing soda, to raise both pH and TA. Pool math suggests that the 14lbs of baking soda will only raise my pH by 0.1? Thoughts?

So from what I have read this is the order I should do things; Add 2lbs, 9oz of baking soda. This will raise my pH by 0.4 to the recommended level of 7.2. It will also raise my TA by 12. Add 5 gallons of instant pool water conditioner. This will raise my CYA by 75, which is the recommended...

Hi all. I have a 25k gallon saltwater pool, details in my signature. I am getting a new filter installed tomorrow then I will need to start fixing the water. It is currently green so I know I need to SLAM it, but is that what I should do first? What should I balance after that? Current test...

Current setup; Sta-Rite System 3 S7M400 cartridge filter. Haywood RS1000 pump basket, with an Emerson K63CXEPZ-4767 motor. The filter top has a crack in it, and the filter cartridges need to be replaced. I can get a replacement top for about $500, and the cartridges are another $500. I can fit...

Sorry for the bump, but does anyone have any thoughts on this before I start taking it apart? lol.

This is a rather strange one, but it appears that a chipmunk has made itself at home under our concrete pool decking. Should that be a concern? Can he damage anything?

How do I post a video from an iPhone? Attach files only appears to be allowing me to post photos.

Hi all, My pool pump has started leaking in the center of the casing. Any thoughts on what I do to investigate/fix this?