Recent content by Steve319

So, I'm pretty sure that my heater is designed not to work when the ambient outdoor temperature is below a certain point (not sure of that temp) but it has been 65 degrees out and my water temperature is at 58 degrees so it should be working but it is not. It starts up, runs through a 3-minute...

My pool is inside a screened lanai so there is little to no debris getting in (other than pollen during season). I have been vacuuming and cleaning skimmer (which also has a sock) on a weekly basis. I feel like I am wasting my time vacuuming so often. Is there a reason that I am not aware of or...

Thanks for all the input. I ordered the dummy by-pass tube today. Will keep a close eye on chemical numbers and keep posting on Pool Math

So NST feeder is a system designed by Poolife complete with their own brand of tablets (of course) to use in it, you are correct as it is not designed for chlorine tablets. Not sure if any check valves need to be adjusted, pretty sure they are still the same as when pool builder set them. Only...

So, I am not planning on closing my pool as I am in SC and I have a heater. Pool was first put into service this past February at which time PB ran the NST feeder until the temps warmed up enough to start up the salt cell. My question is do I just turn off the salt cell and leave it connected...

Pool has been pretty well balanced but PH creeps up to 8 (1-2 drops of R-0005 brings it to 7.6-7.8) and TA is kinda stuck around 100. Test logs are on pool math. Questions: For PH is ok to keep adding Muriatic acid every other week? Also, acid amounts called for differ on Pool math (4.5 oz) vs...

Thank you Jim

One more question, if running VSP at 1700 rpm 24/7 should pump speed be increased when vacuuming for better suction?

Steve, your Mark Twain quote is spot on! So if I am understanding correctly, I can run my VSP at a lower speed as long as it does not trigger the low flow without affecting the amount of chlorine generated by my SWG. In order to keep my FC at acceptable levels I need to continue adjusting the...

not sure what rpm causes the flow switch to close. I'm guessing the best way is to lower the rpms until I see the flow light go off, then use that as my base. Thank you

I could use some understanding of how to best set my vs pump to work best with my IC20 SWG. I currently have the VSP set to run at 2350 rpm from 6am to 6pm and 1200 rpm from 6pm to 6am. The lower speed in the evening is me trying to be economical and partially out of respect for my neighbor who...

Thank you Dave, it does prime right away

Thank you, multi valve does not have an off position just closed, not sure if that’s the same. I just wanted to make sure I was not doing any damage starting the pump back up with low water. Sounds like it’s fine.