Recent content by swchoi

Thanks, I didn't know it have CYA in it. I don't need CYA build up.

just found this on ebay that leads to the supplier. Have any use this before. I didn't find any discussion on this on this forum. I usually get the 73% cal-hypo Any opinions? current they both are about $140 for 50lb with different supplier.

The caulking around the steps (the under water part) is coming loose, is there a caulking sealant that I can use to seal it(without draining of course). I searched and read and the only product that I see is the Anderson flexible sealant, does this dry hard or soft? or is there other product...

I haven't added anything other than maintain the chlorine level. it's been almost 2 weeks, the water is still crystal clear. (and skipped filtering for more than 2 days due to vacation too) I am pretty sure I did something wrong before this SLAM. like the algae is probably not all killed from...

Should/Would algaecide PQ60 or yellowout work??? I had a house with a pool that and started maintaining last year and this year. What I finally figure out by reading lots of posts and what I experience from last year and this year is I had mustard algae. This time, I had mustard algae when I am...

Thanks all for all the suggestions. I do prefer just to replace the parts in side the union (the stem only?) if possible, but I can't part using the marking on the union. (Hayward SP722-E) I only see SP722 , SP722S, which I don't think it's the same. is it?

how about a double union after cut? how much room do I need on the cut side using a double union(any suggestions)?

Hi, I bought a house with a pool last year. There is problem with the union ball valve to the skimmer. the handle is missing and the square thing that is used to turn the ball valve by the handle is also broken(worn, see attached picture). the part # from the picture is Hayward SP722-E...