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And how can I keep testing for the tingle when I have to be IN the pool with the pump running? (Somewhat kidding.)

When you say pump gfci do you mean the one in the breaker panel in my basement?

Thanks. I tested the TEST switch but didn’t feel for the tingle. 120v. Bet this has gone on for some time. Seems to be safe we can still use the pool as long as the pump is off.

Good idea. In pool, tingle. Disconnect, no tingle. Just like turning off the pump. What’s next?

Best part is, if I didn’t have a cut and/or stick my had in the skimmer I would never know there’s an issue. Could have been like this for a very long time.

in case you can't see it in my signature, Radiant 30' round, 1.5 HP single stage pump. Also have a pool light that was installed during the time of install. (EDIT: Just found the instructions for the light, PAL-2T2 light requires no bonding). Steps are not installed (and plastic anyway)...

break ice today. check 2x4 today. check. pool noodles Sunday.... it is -1 now and in the 40s the next few days. Check

thanks all...hoping in the next few days I can make that happen! also ordered one of these. Just trying to drain the water below the skimmer! https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0041HU648?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=AXCPNVYFEK7RNCCTM196

Yes ma’am. Both valves are open so it can freeze and expand. Not a fan of that much ice weight in the now filled skimmer :) anyone ever just close the valve and fill the skimmer with this? https://www.amazon.com/Champion-Non-Toxic-Swimming-Pool-Anti-Freeze/dp/B00ESJEVKY

Thanks for the reply. What pipes would break? The only thing connected is the 12” pipe and valve you see in the photo. if I put something in the skimmer to block the water, that would still let the water accumulate in the skimmer and freeze like it did. I used the skimmer cover that came...

Usually I drain the pool below the skimmer, actually down past the return as the snow and water pushes the cover down and pushes water out anyway. Because I had to add so much softened well water (versus untreated with iron) this spring I decided to not drain it. I installed the return plug...

tested. Still low. Back to the sock

Thanks. Definitely not passing OCLT yet...i just figured it was more related to lack of CYA is all. Will raise it and keep SLAMing. I had to SLAM last year and it was one day and done.

As I said. I haven’t passed OCLT. you say clear doesnt matter. Yet it is one of the three reqs. The two that matter the most are cya and FC. Both posted. Ph 7.4 TA 120 CYA 10??? FC as above. Depends when tested. Chlorine age won’t make it drop faster. Chlorine age will make it weaker...

that's my point. I was SLAMing. sorry i didn't include it. With such a low CYA, isn't that causing the quick loss? " SLAMing an outdoor pool is most effective when CYA is around 30 to 40. Below 30 you lose too much chlorine to sunlight." I can't imagine algae is eating this when the pool is...

All summer I battled with FC dropping faster than last year and the occasional small patch of algae. Water has been totally clear as always. since we are getting ready to pull the ladder I wanted to ensure there truly was no algae. Jacked FC to 19. Morning it is 12. Pool ia covered with...

Thx.

How do you dispense from the five gallon container? Pour into measuring device? anyone find a pump that just screws on and survives a year or two?

Thats after he tells me in person my current pump can’t be fixed.

My current pump took a dump. Here she is. My pool store who who I actually like, says the two speed isn’t supposed to be used with a sand filter. Is that true? here is the 1.5 two speed I’m interested in. $10 less than my current pump at local price. They want to look at it before I buy from...

Looks like I will try a two speed pump this time. Hayward SP15932S

Seals replaced. Breaker keeps tripping. Reads 113v so it must be the motor.

Very hard to see but if you look inside near the motor and windings, it looks like it’s corroded in there also. Not happy since this is only three years old.