Recent content by topherchris

Thanks for the reply. The wire going to the actuator comes out of an 8x8 junction box, so I assume that's the stepdown transformer. Am I able to test the microswitches separately?

I have an Intermatic PE24VA valve actuator attached to a valve for a water feature. I rarely turn it on, but a few weeks ago it stopped working altogether. I don't have any automation. The actuator is wired to normal appearing light switch on our patio. Previously, if I flipped the switch...

Thank you for your responses. Maybe I'm over-concerned about dampness is a closed container.

I can't find good pool toy/float storage options. We seem to accumulate more pool toys every year and have used a cheap plastic/mesh bin to hold them all. It's falling apart and I would like to find something more permanent/durable. I don't mind paying a few hundred dollars for something that...

I have both and compared the results last weekend. Got about the same (~30) for both.

Also, how would u read the salt test result in the picture I posted? 6.0? 6.8?

Will do, thanks

Yeah, the results I'm getting with the k1766 are consistent but are not corresponding with other test methods. I added another bag of salt and the lights on the swg went off so I guess its happy.

I measured before adding salt and got 1000, but now I'm questioning if that was accurate

Thanks, mknauss. Is there something I'm missing with the k1766 test? I don't think that I'm overtitrating. Anyone else have trouble getting an accurate value?

I had a Hayward Aquarite with t-15 cell installed yesterday. Pool is 15000 gal so per pool math we needed ~400 lbs of NaCL. We added 320 lbs yesterday to avoid overshooting. Per pool math, that should get us to ~2600. Aquarite reads 2600 with lights on "check cell" and "check salt" lights...

I have an autocover and a dolphin. I usually open the pool while the dolphin is running so that it cleans the sides above the waterline. I have run it with the cover closed and it worked fine, but I don't think it gets the sides as well. It also helps to air out the pool every few days to...

Thanks for the replay @bmoreswim . Any corrosion along the rail itself? Also.... sealing? Does the vinyl require periodic sealing?