Recent content by wmmallette

I had a drain cover get broken at the end of the season last year. I removed it with the intention to replace it, but forgot. Now I’m trying get my pool cleat, but I thunk the drain line is mostly clogged and I am not getting the algae on the bottom of the pool to the filter to backwash out...

Thanks for the replies! Heater was an impulse buy when building. In 4 years, we never turned it on, so I sold it. On the pump, during peak season , are you saying run it at 100% those 12 hours, then reduce the speed low enough not to activate the flow switch? Or do you mean change the SWG to...

Thank you! That is the best explanation and makes total sense. I would love input on balancing costs by not running my pump 24/7 and using my SWG at higher rates, vs. the opposite. Having the coloring come in small doses over an extended period of time does seem more ideal, but having to run...

Now I am curious . . . . Why aren’t FC levels just that? Why doesn’t a level of 5.0PPM mean something universally as opposed to being tied to the chlorine source?

I’m sorry, I do not understand. if I am adding chlorine as opposed to having my SWG make it, then I need to be shooting for 7-9?

The cell in my Salt Chlorine Generator is broken and I’m waiting for a replacemen. It’s been about 10 days. Was adding bleach to keep chlorine up while waitint but started getting algae a few days ago. AddEd shock, but can’t get it under control. Everyday I have tested my water and my chlorine...

In addition to my regular wall returns, I have 4 returns at my steps. 0me On each side of the steps and two returns on the front of my middle steps. I have an air blower that injects air to the step returns. However my installer only ran one air line that spilts to the four step returns near...

Don’t have one in mind. I thought maybe a dual speed pump over the variable speed. I have plenty of space. My other pump was about 6 years old, but it got hit by lightning.

My 1.5 HP pentair Superflo VS (#342001) died. Wondering if I should consider a less expensive option to replace. I want something that can drop in without too much plumbing modifications. Thanks for any opinions… -Mickey

I have had a Maytronics Dolphin S300i for three sessions now. It is Great! This summer We have been noticing that the power cord has a sticky feeling on the outside. I can’t say that its degrading, but I am not sure what is causing the issue. We have a salt pool and use the dolphin several...

Thank you!!! I see it now. My logged reading was within the suggested range. Having a brain cramp...

Question about the Pool Math App. Is it for logging only, or will it also make the calculations to tell you how much to add, like the pool math webpage? -Mickey

Thanks for the info on there CYA test, that will help my consistency. I will read the SLAM procedure while I wait for my FC to drop to 10, but that probably wont be long. The bleach I have been using is Pool Essentials in a 10% strength. -Mickey