Recent content by slgbm531

Thank you for your reply! I notice that the more my sump pump runs the more water I lose from the pool. Does this mean the lines are somehow tied together? I don't notice any damp or waterlogged areas anywhere in my yard, so I think the problem is underground. I will dye test the skimmer and...

Hello Friends, I need your help...I have a leak. I’m losing about 5 inches of water. I’ve tested the multi port, the drain, the returns and based on my observations it has to have something to do with my sump pump and ground water. Is this possible? The water stops at the skimmer, above all...

Update on my pressure gauge...so I went out do a chemical test and I find piping from my filter all over the ground. Apparently, the pressure had increased so much that it cracked the pvc pipes! Needless to say, I've now had the pressure gauge replaced, as well as, the pipes. The repair guy...

Thank you! You were correct, my PoolMath app had the target at 45, instead of 40 and when I made the change it shows to put in 187. It's been raining today so I haven't been able to test yet. But, I'm going to get out there and try to get this right.

I'm sorry I should have said I'm using the liquid stabilizer that I already have on hand.

Hello! The PoolMath app indicates that I should add 228 ounces.

I haven't added any non-chlorine shock. We have a lot of trees which keeps the sun off the pool and the weather has been overcast. I also have to practice with the test kit, my calculations might be off. I'll try again tomorrow.

Thank you! I think I have all the chems I need here. I watched all those videos earlier and I still don't understand that chart. I downloaded the PoolMath app, which helped with how much CYA to put in the pool.

Sorry, I had to go back to my instructions and my math...my FC=3 and my CC=2 for a TC of 5.

Thanks for your quick reply and for reaffirming that I shouldn't take the pool store's advice! I'm sorry for what may be a stupid question, but, can you tell me what exactly is 3 ppm - real measurements 🤣 and the same for the CYA? I really don't understand that FC/CYA chart.

Ok, this year is my best pool opening so far. My water is crystal clear and I'm ecstatic...until I go to have the water tested at the pool store. It seems I have a "chlorine lock" and I need to buy something called "Shox". It's supposed to be a chlorine free oxidizer. The pool store...

Are they difficult to replace? Is it something I can do on my own?

No sure how old the gauge is and it does not return to zero. The gauge kinda hangs around 5.

Hello All, I read somewhere that my filter pressure shouldn't increase by more than about 10 psi more than it's normal psi. I've noticed that the filter runs a few minutes at about 7 psi and then will jack up to about 27 psi for a few seconds and return. - it does this continually. Is this a...

Thank you! I purchased the TF100XL. Now, I hope I can understand how to use it correctly. :oops: