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I have a DuraGlasII which is almost the same. And I need to lube the O-ring about every 3-4 months, when I begin to see bubbles. I replace the ring after about two years. And I'll also "vote" for the cavitation. But since it's minor, I also would not worry much. Pete

After 10 years the motor burned out on my DuraGlasII. Since the rest of the device was working OK, I decided to replace the motor and whatever consumable parts would be removed. The motor was an easy find and I got a fair price online. I used the local pool store for the o-rings and that's where...

I have a navigator too and have discovered it's performance is very much related to the wear on the "shoes" that provide traction on the pool bottom. Check them out and you may discover they are shot. Line vacuum is important too and I found that tuning the system using the ball valves on my...

This young woman seemed to think there would be some sort of coating of CYA on the plaster. I don't see anything different about the plaster now than before the CYA overload, but thought it worthwhile to ask someone who would _really know_ as opposed to someone repeating information learned in a...

My CYA level was measured about three times recently at 150ppm. I use a Rainbow test kit to measure FC, TA, CC, and PH, but don't have the reagent for CYA. I've been depending on the two pool stores where I buy my DE, Muriatic Acid, and Trichlor tabs. I don't entirely trust either of them, but...

Swam least week. Temp was 72F. I think the season is over! Pete Pflugerville, TX Gem of the Blackland Prarie!

My Leslie's has no problem with liquid chlorine - they sell it! As for the counter help, only the store manager has half a clue about what the store is selling. He doesn't own a pool, and doesn't know how to care for one. And fortunately he avoids any of the selling techniques employes by a...

I was a N2 customer for three seasons. During that time I followed the directions about FC level and had nonstop algae problems. Once I elevated the FC levels, the problem went away. At that point I neglected to replace the $80 N2 cartidge and was unable to tell any difference in water quality...

I have a similar problem with CH and in addition to eliminating any calcium-based chemicals am doing my best to keep the pH correct. Without regular acid it gets up to 8.2 and scales pretty bad. As far as cleaning a "bathtub ring", straight acid does the trick. You don't need any special...

I have a "Pool Miser" autofill and am very pleased with it. After 7 years though the float mechanism was pretty shot from the hard water we have so I contacted the manufacturer about what to do. They said it required a modified Fluidmaster float mechanism. And that despite looking like the...