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  1. harbrown

    Spa Motor not working - Balboa power pack

    Spa Problem - motor I have a Balboa spa pack. the 2 speed pump is not working but the 1 speed pump - pump 2 - is working fine. what i have done so far is changed the capacitor and checked the voltage to the pump. I have all voltage to the pump as perfect. here is another issue. In order to...
  2. harbrown

    TF-100 best time to test

    Hello everyone, I have the TF100 and must say every pool owner must purchase this kit. It gives so much detail about the balance of your water. I test with the tf100 on occasion and was wondering when is the best - most accurate time to test? Pump running? End of day? Light swimming day...
  3. harbrown

    Going on vac for a week / water feels soft(slime) today

    I have 2 questions but first the results: FC - 3.5 CC - .5 TC - 4 PH - 7.8 TA - 100 CH - 70 CYA - 30 My system is SWG and BBB and I just tested after a rain and overcast currently. Question 1 - what do i do while gone for 7 days on vacation? I have a neighbor that could drop some Bleach in...
  4. harbrown

    Intex salt water generator (SWG) hard plumbing install

    Intex SWG hard plumbing install If you have purchased the Intex SWG and want to install it to a non intex pool that has hard plumbing then here is what i have found works, i found this out the hard way. first of all, i could not find a way to make the flex line work with any adapter though...
  5. harbrown

    Pristine Blue

    WOW, I guess I am in the same boat. Just got my first pool last week and bought the Pristine blue not knowing about pools. I am on my second spa in 15 yrs so I know a thing or two about chemicals (but not much). The spa is easy because i drained it once a quarter but the pool is all together...