Recent content by Toolman_Johnny

Looking for replacement parts for this check valve because my raised spa keeps draining down to match pool level every night. However, this check valves has absolutely no markings on it at all. Does anybody know the manufacturer, or perhaps model number of the check valve pictured below? Thanks...

Turns out my current Brother label maker (model PT-55) only accepts “M” tape which is not laminated and not available in an outdoor option. So, looks like I need to buy a whole new label maker, along with some compatible outdoor tape. Nothings ever easy!

I'm confused. Everything I've ready to date says to keep your CYA in the 30-50 range...irrespective of the amount of sun your pool gets. Well, not totally irrespective...since you probably wouldn't need any CYA if your pool never got any sun, but you get the point. I thought that once you get...

I'm in the Houston area as well. Couple of quick comments. I'm very surprised to hear that your bleach demand is so low. I use the standard 8.25% concentration and my bleach demand varies widely from summer to winter. I have a 19K gal pool and in the winter, I might only add 20-30 oz/day whereas...

Excellent thank you. Didn't know they made outdoor tape. Ordered from Amazon, thanks again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there a certain type of P-Touch label refill meant for outdoor (sun exposure) usage? I forgot to mention that I tried my P-touch label maker and they faded in a matter of months in the Texas sun. See pic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any advice on good quality (read: UV proof/resistant) labels for labeling all of the pipes for my in ground pool? Previous home owner marked with a magic marker, but the sun just fades it away. Thanks in advance, John Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk