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Is it normal for chlorine consumption to go through the roof when treating your pool with Black Algea Killer?

The EconT doesn't have an option for a return line. Only the higher end models. I made the following mod to the box I am using for my EconT. Initially I just had the overflow line return into the Chlorine tank, but then the chlorine vapors is venting into the box with the pump and I didn't think...

Thanks Rob!

How did you attach the sun screen material to the PVC? Ran into a little hiccup. My sidewall is angled 67.5 degrees. Obviously can’t get an elbow joint in that angle. Some places online have 22.5 angle joints, but I haven’t been able to locate one of those in any stores.

Yes, that have crossed my mind as well. I think I would have to come up with some sort of support in the middle and I can’t very well flip it over since I have plants on the other side, but maybe some sort of support to keep it open at a 45 degree angle or so.

Yes, I guess I could do that, but it’s still quite the distance from back to front. I’ve also considered an angled shade sail so I could walk under it, but I would have to enforce the walls significantly, make an alu skeleton or bury some poles.

Thanks guys. Yes, Arizonarobs solution would be easier, but I’m afraid it would be too big for my application. I think I have more distance between the back wall and the front wall:

How is that pvc/shade cover holding up? I was considering doing something similar. Any recommendations?

It’s pretty flimsy plastic, so I would imagine it’s pretty normal for it to break.

It was the internal Bypass valve and it’s actually pretty easy to replace. Just unscrew the manifold where they external pipes connect and it can be taken out and replaced easily. Part is like $40-50 on Amazon.

It’s when I carry my testkit outside I tend to drop it :)

I got tired of dropping the glas on the floor every time I was carrying the SpeedStir around, so I designed a holder for it. Feel free to use if you have a 3D printer: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3677500

My pool heater will make a loud banging sound on occasion indicating that the water inside is boiling. My initial finding is that my low pressure switch is not working correctly since I used to get a LO indication and the heater would turn off if I turn the outside bypass valve creating a low...

Yes, chlorine consumption is pretty crazy in AZ. In the heat of the summer, my pool requires 3PPM/day in the winter months where temperature is more comparable to other peoples summer it needs about 0.6PPM/day. Scared me a bit when I initially started doing this in the summer and saw I used 10...

Can’t seem to find one that matches the dimensions. Outer Diameter of Cover is 7-5/8. Internal diameter that cover slips into is 6-6/8 Screw holes center on center is 7-5/16

Thanks. Now I just need to find a good replacement

Please help me Identify the following Drain Cover and if you know of a good replacement option, please let me know as well. Thanks!! https://oi1160.photobucket.com/albums/q493/AzDane2/IMG_0803_zpsfszt1yq6.jpg~original

That makes sense. Thanks

In the morning before the sun starts warming things up my pebble tec pool look wet around the edges. After an hour or two things dry and everything looks normal. Is this a sign that I need to resurface the pool or is it normal? Surface looks in good condition otherwise. This is not located to...

Is this some kind of pressure relief drain plug on my pool pump?

Your concern is definitely valid and I will probably move the acid tank next time it needs to be refilled. I’m not too concerned about the venting. After I eliminated the vent on the acid tank I’ve seen no pressure buildup whatsoever. They are both sitting outside, so there is plenty of...

Good point. I made the mistake at a young age to mix those two in a toilet bowl. Hadn't given much thought to the Chlorine gas to be honest. Now I have 15 gallons of Acid and 15 Gallons of Chloring sitting next to my heater. What could go wrong :drown:

So I take it nobody vents their tanks??

What is the best way to vent my Stenner Acid and Chlorine tanks? I initially used my pump line fail/overflow line in my chlorine setup as vent, but given that my pumps are enclosed in a box, It makes for a very corrosive environment. This I especially discovered when I set up my acid setup...

What is the best way to vent my Stenner Acid and Chlorine tanks? I initially used my pump line fail/overflow line in my chlorine setup as vent, but given that my pumps are enclosed in a box, It makes for a very corrosive environment. This I especially discovered when I set up my acid setup...

Kim, I like your idea and the cheap 13x7 Costco Coolaroo would be perfect for the job. My only concern is that those cinderblock wall are not very strong, so I would be afraid of pulling down the neighbors wall in a Haboob :drown: So the project probably needs some strong poles instead of using...

In the summer here in AZ I use about 10 gallons of Chlorine a month, so the 15 gallon works well for me. Once a month refill with a little added buffer is acceptable to me. My acid usage is quite a bit less, so that one I can refill every 6 months. I use 31.45% but dilute it with equal amounts...

I don't right now, but that is a project I am considering. Surprisingly my chlorine tank only gets full sun a very small portion of the day. The walls around my equipment pad are pretty high. I will probably start another tread to get inputs on various shade solutions that would work well for my...

Didn't have a bonding wire since my conduit is brass. The light is secure now, but if I remove it in the future, I'm not sure if the pilot screw in the light fixture will have enough thread to grab. Part of the thread in the niche is missing, so it forms a U instead of an O. Since the...

The boys like the red water. They say it's like there has been a shark attack :shark: