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I have a Dig 220, Autopilot rc 42 and am seeing the "check clean cell" message. I live in the Midwest and only use the pool 4 months a year. The generator is 5 years old. Salt level is 3200 ppm, 2.8v, 3.6 amp after boost test. Is it likely a bad cell? What should I do next? My chlorine levels so...

Plan to winterize my pool myself this year. I plan to purchase an air compressor to blow out the dual main drains. I was shopping around and my head was starting to spin. Does anybody know how big of a compressor I need to adequately clear the main drains? Gallons, psi, cfm's???? Help. My...

Sean, You have a topic in PS about how to close an above ground pool but none about closing an inground pool. Jason posted a great thread here closing-an-in-ground-pool-t2896.html Would you be interested in adding this to pool school? Thanks,

I would like to winterize the pool myself this year. I live in the midwest and we get heavy snow and hard freezes. Is this a project I can do myself or would you recommend otherwise? I have 2 fittings that are foreign to me that I think are used for winterizing and may simplify the job. Take...

How long after you cement a PVC joint fitting is it recommended that you wait before you circulate water through it? Thanks,

All my numbers are good but my TA is 60. Whats the effect of a low TA?

Considering a salt system. Here is my equipment pad. Would an install be feasible? Any complicating factors based on my setup? Any specific recommendations. I am considering a highly automated system.

First off...Thanks Rabbit...this is a modification of his idea. I have a LQ that gets a flow rate of "2.5 to 3" tops. I run my pump 24/7 & use 12% bleach and based on my swimmer load and sunlight was unable to maintain an adequate FC. Here is my modification. After filter...stock...

When they built my pool last year they were landscaping and the bobcat ran into the deck. It cracked the perimeter a little so they came out and patched it up. I just noticed that in the location of the incident there is a hairline crack across the deck. It appears to be through the full...

Was talking to a new pool owner today. Asked him how it was going. He told me everything was going great with his pool but now its a little cloudy and he has been fighting "stuff" on his steps. He has a vinyl liner and uses trichlor. He was told that the "stuff" is likely related to metals...

How about an "Automated chlorinator" thread to include....SWCG. LQ, Chlorine feeder, Peristaltic pumps etc..? They all deliver chlorine to the pool in an automated fashion.

So here is a question for you chemistry folks. It usually takes ~1.5 gallons of 6% chlorine/day to maintain my FC. If I added 4.5 gallons every 3 days would it be equally effective?

I would be interested to hear how everyone is filling their Liquidator. Do you just add chlorine and let the water overflow the top? Siphon off some water? Durleigh built a stand and he places a 5 gallon jug on top and siphons it in. I was thinking about drilling a hole near the bottom...

I will probably be removing my Liquidator. Can't get adequate flow to maintain my FC. I am back to BBB. Any suggestions as to how I should plug those holes in the PVC? Could I leave the hose clamps and get a plug to screw onto the hose clamp end? Where would I find it? Do they manufacture...

I have a Pentair 300 sqft System:3® Modular Media Filter. 25022-0201S Large Cartridge (S7M120, 21” Filter) & 25021-0200S Small Cartridge (S7M120) I want to purchase an extra pair. Any reputable reliable online retailer suggestions? Thanks,

So I am longing for spring to enjoy the new pool! I am looking forward to using BBB. I am curious, roughly, how much and how often are you adding bleach during the normal swim season? The reason I ask is because I am considering the liquidator as I get called away unexpectedly a few...

Titanium, What should the white PVC plumbing be painted with? I did not know the PVC would degrade. About how long does it take till damage is done? Thanks,

Do large commercial pools (hotels, clubs, residential community pools) use some kind of automated chlorinators for santization? Do they use liquid chlorine or trichlor? If they use trichlor do they have to empty and refill often due to high CYA levels? Also..... Are there any other...

New pool constructed ~ 1 month ago now closed for winter...partial drain, antifreeze, algeacide, loop loc cover..etc.. due to Midwestern U.S freezing temps. Now that the pool is closed what do I do about the pH issues related to new pool plaster curing? Just prior to close I had "tuned"...

Can I control low voltage landscape lighting through the panel? Also..an electrical outlet is wired through the panel, can I turn it on and off remotely? Thanks,

New pool has been running for 2 weeks now. How do these numbers look? Any suggestions? Will be closing in a few weeks. Outside T-27 Water T-52 FC-9 (chlorine feeder set at lowest setting) CC-0 pH-7.4 TA-110 CH-180 CYA-30 Thanks

Do I need to add chlorine or test the water during the winter when the pool is closed? I live in the Midwest. It gets very cold here during the winter. My new gunite pool will be closed for the winter in about 2-3wks. This is my 1st pool. Thanks,

So we just finished construction of our pool. Winter is fast approaching here. We are surrounded by hundreds of trees. Leaves are falling like crazy. We have to keep our pool running for the next month as its new construction. I keep reading about clogged skimmers and pumps burning out. I...

So my new pool startup was 3 days ago and my pH is still less than 6.8 with a TA of zero. My FC is fine at 6 and the CYA is starting to increase @ 10. I think it is time to add washing soda. How do I add it? Stocking over a return? Is this the right choice?

Help please. Startup at about 5pm yesterday. They were movin' fast but I know they dumped in MA and liquid chlorine. Also 3 bottles of The Blue Stuff. They filled up the chlorine feeder w/3" trichlor tabs and its on the highest setting. Here are my numbers from this morning. Outside Temp...

They are acid washing the pebble sheen today and will start filling this afternoon. It is 60's during the day and upper 30's to 40's at night. It will be a month or so before the first hard freeze. They don't plan to start up the pool until next week. Is it okay to sit full of water till next...

Your gonna love this one! A friend told me today that her pool service came and closed her pool for the winter but forgot to turn off the electric. She tells me that the pump and system ran "dry" for about 12 hours before they realized what was happening. It runs on a timer. She heard a...

So I was warned about the mess created with a gunite pool construction. Infact we have had landscapers since May doing heavy duty construction in our yard..walls, steps, boulders..etc. BUT...the mess the pool guys created in one day made the landscapers look like they were never here. Oh my...

Bigtime newbie. Please help. I am confused. My pool is under construction. The pool equipment package includes all the typical stuff. My pb likes an inline chlorine feeder with nature2. BBB looks very interesting. I having been doing some reading about BBB and have questions. Please be...

New to the site. Very glad to have found it! My wife and kids are probably even happier as my level of construction anxiety is much improved since reading others challenging experiences and realizing were not alone. Here is our story. Hopefully it will help others with their pool build...