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Ill check it out. So you think its definitely a clog? Any easy ways to check before taking things apart?

James, thanks for the input. The chlorinator has not been used in years, I just haven't removed it. I got on the TFP bandwagon long ago in terms of chemicals. Liquid Hypo for me. The 3hp has been in service for me with no issues for 8 years. My setup is a little different in that there is a long...

I recently had my Pentair Clean and Clear 420 cartridge filter catastrophically explode. It was about 8 years old. I was checking on a leak in my pump. Pumps had been operating that day. I turned pump off. I turned pump on. No issues. I went to turn pump on one last time and when I hit the...

Searched everywhere and cant find C tabs so I guess I will go pick some up. I have NEVER seen my PH go down to 7.0 even when trying to drop it to lower TA. PH is always sky high in this pool (out of range over 8.0 if left unattended). But, I will try the C Tab test. UPDATE Pool water is...

Got a new picture really close up of the stuff on the walls. Any ideas what it is? Algae? Algae in calcium? Also, any confirmation on that CH test? You said 1500 ppm but I think that is with the 10ml test. I did the 25ml which says multiply by 10 so 590. Or, did I get this all wrong? If it...

I just looked at that but seems I need to bypass my heater and I dont think I am plumbed for that. I think I need to do a full drain refill anyway (as per mknauss) to get rid of the calcium build up. - - - Updated - - - - - - Updated - - - Thanks. To note I did the 25ml test which I think...

Thanks for the advice. I will call around. I saw a few companies that claim they can sand down the plaster instead of acid wash. What do you think as far as what would hurt plaster more? Also, some companies claim they do a chlorine wash. Do you think that would be effective? THE BIG...

Pool is about 7 years old. Yes I do want to manage the pool properly again. I think I have learned the hard way what happens with neglect. That being said, I'm not sure I have the budget for a replaster. Is that what you are suggesting?

No, I have never managed CSI (had to look it up to see what you meant). Ashamed to say that I have not been trying to manage TA for a couple years and have not paid attention to PH or TA for the past year. I do get the white calcuim build up on the tile along the water line. Is an acid wash...

cfherrman - I had not heard of the puck test for stains. If I understand it correctly I just hold a puck on the stain for a few minutes see if it has an effect? Is there another way to do this? Maybe a cup of bleach held over the spot? Do you know if I can buy 1 puck from the store? LOL. I...

mknauss - I just tested TA last night. TA 230 Its high but always seems to be high in my pool. Have not tested CH but with Las Vegas water it will be high. NO POOL STORE GARBAGE. No algecides or anything with "blue" in it. The only thing I have added from pool store is Leslies Chlor Brite...

Good idea. I just went out to try and scrape some of that part in the shallow end. The stuff on the plaster would not scrape off with my thumbnail but that plaster is really rough so it may just be that my nail is not getting into the rough texture. On the tile right next to it I could scrap...

UPDATE 2 Had to wait longer to test but. 4:00pm Brush PH 7.6 3 drops 0005 to 7.2 Added 1.72 pt Acid as per taylor chart Added 1lb (16oz) Dichlor (Leslies Chlor Brite) to increase CYA hopefully above 30 and to boost FC to shock level again. Didn't test FC since I am running very low on 0871...

UPDATE 9:15am FC 10.5 CC <.5 12:30pm 4 drops R0005 to 7.2 ADDED 1.15qt Acid 29% FC 8.5 CC <.5 (trace) PH 8 Plan going forward - Retest PH ~1 hr until 7.2 Add 16oz Dichlor again to raise chlorine and hopefully get to 30 CYA and FC12 Anyone have any thoughts to my previous questions? Also, just...

Thank you all at TFP! Best Pool Site Ever. I converted to TFP method years ago, after the pool store merry go round had me draining and refilling pool (after only 2 years) to lower CYA. All was great until my laziness got the best of me and I stopped testing and just threw chlorine in until it...