Recent content by tsya

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    Can't Lower CYA

    Hey all. I too had the high CYA (first ever test at pool store was 128). I am new to pools and the pool company I hired to maintain might have been the cause. Long story short, I fired them after I showed the store the weekly report showing they were adding 4-8 tabs a week for 3 months. Pool...
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    What is this valve doing?

    Yep your right. I also googled the "thingy" it appears as some sort of "snake oil" add on. One of it's features is breaking down CYA. Here is the link: https://www.bluehaven.com/smart-features/smartguard-soft-and-clear/ So the diverter is to both chlorinate and use the features of the "thingy"
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    What is this valve doing?

    Hey all. New to pools (4 months new since moving to Texas) and just joined to get a little more knowledge. However, I can help answer this question for you. Its important to have this as your installer must of noticed way too much flow (whether its pressure or just a flow rate as gpm). This...