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Hi to all; Opened pool a couple weeks ago and it seems like we're using a little more liquid chlorine than usual. FC dropped from 7 to 5.5 ppm overnight and during the day it drops from 6 to 2 ppm. I will probably slam pool up to 12 ppm starting this evening. Water looks clear and blue and no...

Hi to all: Happy New Year!!:p I have a WAYNE WAPC250 1/4 HP Automatic ON/OFF Water Removal Pool Cover Pump which indicates that you can leave the pump on the cover during the winter. There always an inch or so of water on the cover in a low spot where the pump is placed. I have found that if...

Hi to all; Trying to help someone long distance with their pool. Have tried to convince them about BBB to no avail. Pool has been greenish all summer using pucks, shock and, of course, no quality test kit. Pool is now closed, green, so I suggested they add at least 4-5 gallons of LC to their...

Hi to all; I have RayPak heater that about three years old and out of warranty. We cover it during the off season but it's exposed to elements April-November. The very bottom is rusting badly but I might be able to clean and paint with Rustoleum. It sits on a concrete slab. Any suggestions...

Hi to all; I have a T-104R Intermatic timer that I use to control the pump and heater. it works fine except when I use the override switch. Example: After the pump turns on in the morning and run several hours and shuts off normally I turn it back on using the override switch. After an hour...

Hi to all; We’re considering adding a timer to our pool system, probably an Intermatic T104R201 to control pump and heater. I've done some minor electrical around the house but am thinking this may be better left to a pro. Is there any kind of step by step guide to installing this unit...

Hi to all; When doing a PH test the color, after adding 5 drops of R-0014, is a very dark orange not matching any of the colors on the vial. I noticed this at the end of last season too. Anyone else experienced this issue? Thanks, Gary R.

Hi To All; I have and older in-ground safety cover that's near the end of it's life. Just wondering if there's any kind of coating that I could apply in a couple areas to extend it's usefulness. Used duct tape in a small area and that actually works fairly well. Many thanks, Gary R.

Happy Holidays To All; Read several threads about pool cover pumps without any real conclusion about what's best. Will be away from the pool for a month during January and February so I'm looking for a pump that can be left on the cover during some harsh weather. Just wondering if their are...

Hi to all; In the process of closing pool for the season and am wondering what is the correct level below the skimmer to lower pool. Read several different opinions on the forums. We're in an area that drops below zero over the winter. We do put anti-freeze in all lines. Thanks for any...

Hi to all; Not complaining here but my PH has stayed the same for the last month. Haven't had to add acid (normal) or soda. Had lots of rain over the month. TA=80 PH=7.5 CYA=30/35 CC=0 Using about 32-45 oz. of chlorine per day trying to maintain 6ppm Any thoughts? Thanks. Gary R.

Hi; Anyone know of an underwater epoxy that dries white? Thanks for any leads! Gary R

Okay, this is weird. Purchased a new white plastic thermometer and immersed in the water and the plastic turned bright pink. This also happened partially on a white bag I was using with my pool skim. Numbers: PH=7.6 FC=5.5 TA=70 CC=0.0 CH=250-300 CYA=30 Just started heating pool yesterday...

Hi to all; Looking for recommendations of ways to patch a safety pool cover with a couple holes in it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Many thanks, Gary R.

Hi; We have noticed some itching after swimming recently and are thinking about adding some solar salt. FC=5 CC=0 PH=7.5-7.6 TA=100 CYA=30-35 CH=350+ Usually add about 45 oz. daily of chlorine. What is the proper way to add the salt? Pool calculator indicates 250 lbs. for a goal of 1500 ppm...

Hi to all; Just wondering if anyone has tried to add a spa bar (manifold) with a few jets to the return side of a pool. Would it work with a 1HP pump? Gary R. :-D

Hi to all; Pool heater has by-pass installed, just wondering if there is any reason to keep it in the loop when not in use for the rest of the summer. Should I drain and blow out excess water. Thanks, Gary R. :-D

Just want to make sure I am correctly chlorinating pool. Based on CYA of about 30 my goal is 4. Pool on average uses 2-3ppm per day so at the end of the day I add enough LC to bump up to 6 so at the end of the next day I'm back at 4, sometimes 3. Does this sound correct? Thank you, Gary R. :-D

Hi to all: Does the temperature of the pool effect the amount of chlorine used, i.e., as the temperature rises with the use of a pool heater does more chlorine get consumed? Thanks, Gary R.

Hi to all; I know I've seen this question before but I was unable to find it on the site: Wanting to raise my CYA level about 10 ppm using trichlor pucks. How fast will they raise the CYA level from 20 to 30 ppm? Thanks, Gary R.

Hi to all; Looking for leads on the best deals on solar cover. Where should I buy one? Thanks, Gary R. :-D

Hi to all; Using 8.25% chlorine that comes in a 121 oz. contained(COSTCO). Pool calculator doesn't allow for 121 oz. containers so I am deducting about 9-10% from the recommended dosage from pool calculator. Sound about right? Thanks, Gary R. :-D

Hi to all; When I turn the pump off water and air drain into the pump with lots of bubbles. Is this perhaps a sign that the spider gasket needs to be replaced? When the pump is running pressure is steady at 19-20 psi and it holds prime with some minor bubbles. Thanks for any guidance, Gary R.

Hi to all; Opened pool today :-D and water temperature is at 42 degrees. Pool boy said to wait until the water temperature is 50 degrees to turn on heater to prevent condensation. Heater manual indicates that if heater is turned on below 50 degrees it should run continually until water temp...

Any suggestions how to solve this problem? [attachment=0:lvpomxk7]pool.jpg[/attachment:lvpomxk7] :lol: Gary R

Hi to all; I have a Hayward 1HP super pump installed in my system. The pump really seems to big for my needs. Is there any way to rewire the pump to run at a lower speed perhaps with a switch. Many thanks, Gary R

Hi; We're expecting temps in the 20s overnight and I want to protect the new pool heater from any possible damage. Obviously, I could leave it on but I would prefer to leave it off. The heater is drained and by-passed for now. Should I try to blow any excess water out and/or add some pool...

Hi to all! Water in pool is tinted geen but still clear. Getting lots of pine needles and leaves falling into pool. When we open the pool for the day there is a green film on the bottom that cleans up with the pool robot. I'm assuming the green is from the vegetation in the water and not...

Hi to all; I've seen several comment about various gas pool heaters. Just wondering if there is some agreement at to the most reliable, troublefree brand. The local pool company likes the Ray-Pacs. Thanks for any input. Gary R.

Hi to all; We have what looks like lime deposits all around the pool at the waterline and above. Tried some "Lime Away" and it cleans it quite weel. Just wanted to be sure that it won't harm anything else. Probably won't use enough to change the chemistry. Thanks for any suggestions. Gary R.