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  1. Stargate_to_earth

    Automated Chlorination, am i crazy or would this be interesting.

    So I was thinking of making something so I only have to deal with Cl like 2x a month. This is going to get hairy. So, saw this on amazon - Amazon.com: DC 12V Solenoid Valve, DN20 G3/4" 1 In 4 Out Normally Closed Plastic Electromagnetic Switch Water Drain Flow Switch Solenoid Valve: Home...
  2. Stargate_to_earth

    troubleshooting pump not wanting to start

    To preface I am in the middle of a SLAM. So I was backflowing my sand filter earlier today and turned the pump off before manipulating the valve as normal, tuned it on, did the backflow, turned it off, set to the one that pushes sand back down, and tried turning it back on. It just hummed at me...
  3. Stargate_to_earth

    Pool cover sunk (Above groud), Help!

    So tried a cover for the first time this year.(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005Y6YFAG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1). I went to go take it off today and the cover appears to have sunk. I believe there got some leaves and weight onto it in the center of it, weighing it...
  4. Stargate_to_earth

    R-0870

    So I have some r 0871 some r 0001 and some r 0002. I've been told that r 0001 + r 0002 = r 0870... Any truth to this?
  5. Stargate_to_earth

    This made me laugh out loud

    Read this for a good laugh... Leslie's Liquid Chlorine
  6. Stargate_to_earth

    TA vs pH

    I keep hearing people talk about their pH rising and then blaming it on the level their TA is at... My pH is low at the moment, my TA is also quite low. Can I just add Baking Soda to my pool (per poolmath) and wait for pH to rise over time, or is that just not how that works... If so, is...
  7. Stargate_to_earth

    Hayward AQL-CHEM4-CHLOR Sense and Dispense Swimming Pool Automation

    Just saw this on Amazon for a good price. Anyone have any experience with it? https://www.amazon.com/Hayward-AQL-CHEM4-CHLOR-Dispense-Swimming-Automation/dp/B0781VNFMX/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1526312797&sr=8-4&keywords=Chlorine+Feed+System
  8. Stargate_to_earth

    If anyone is still awake need some help fast if possible.

    First pool ever. Inherited from previous owner, drained ripped liner. Have replaced liner and filled pool. Been full of water 3 days but ended up having to replace pump and multi-valve. finally full of water, mostly city water with some well. Current test results (test strips (red Bottle) and...
  9. Stargate_to_earth

    Pump replacement, super newbie

    Bought a house with an above ground pool in disrepair. Got liner installed, filled with water. Went to inspect pump this morning as it had filled overnight. Water leaking out of output of pump. Disconnected flange between pump and filter and tried to unscrew output line (pvc) , line broke off...