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Opened the pool for the summer and first thing I tested was the CYA for SLAM. As this test is my least favorite, I did it multiple times and it trended towards barely being able to see it past the 30 mark in the tube. (The solution was just at the top of the tube) I added 1 gallon of LC to get...

Filter is old. I'd say at least 10 years at this point. At the beginning of the season, I replaced the pump with a VS as the one I had stopped working. (It was on its last legs anyway) Since then, I've had gurgling sounds coming from the Filter and an occasional bubble or two in the returns...

Not sure if I'm looking at 7.8 or higher on this. Unfortunately the phones always give their own tint to it making it rough to take an accurate picture.

If you look at my pool math log, I tend to test at different times depending on my work schedule / life. Question I have is that because my pump is running 24/7, the CL is being dispersed over a longer period of time, correct? If I test my pool and my CL level is 7 at 6:00pm and I retest it...

I have someone who's gonna stop by and make sure the pool isn't empty (lol) Might also ask him to dump a jug or two of chlorine in if needed. As for the settings, last year I dumped enough CL before I left to bring it up to SLAM level and pumped my SWCG up a little to let it slowly come down...

I've run this pump on SLAM at 2400 RPM with no issues. Yesterday I programmed it to run 22 hrs at 1300 rpm and 2 hrs at 3200 for cleaning. Came home today to find nothing coming from the skimmer returns and the SWCG on no flow / low flow. I opened the pump basket and water came pouring out...

I received a free solar mat from a friend; https://www.solarpoolsupply.com/products/swimeasy-solar-pool-heater?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjLGyBhCYARIsAPqTz1_5q1jxDm3t1OGhBmI87a1WplEPTv9ujqBOT_fMRziXmxNhnnDYDGEaAl4jEALw_wcB&variant=31506446385249 (Not exact, but looks like that) It has a 1.5...

FC 0 TA 30 PH 6.8 CYA 40 SLAM target will be 16. Before I start that, should I raise the TA or PH ? Should I mix the salt in as well while all this is happening? (Didn't test that just yet)

https://hayward.com/super-pump-vs-700-variable-speed-pump-230-115v-sp2670020vsp.html I do have a SWCG and gas heater (run at the beginning and end of the season). I read on here to find a minimum flow rate for the SWCG, then add a 100. However, the heater will require probably around 2400 to...

We're getting closer to the opening season and are the request of the other half, I was asked to figure out a method of heating the pool without using a solar cover (she feels its a bit unsightly, especially on a large wheel for storage). Dig a bit of digging and I found an interesting method...

Can anybody recommend videos or tutorials for storing the robotic vacuum? Meaning, cleaning it out, lubing important areas (if needed) etc. Just bought it this season, and I'd like to make it last. (Will be stored in a container in the garage) Thanks.

I've noticed this summer that my poor roboto will try and run over the bottom pool filter grate and sometimes gets stuck. For next season, can I switch it out for something that isn't as tall? This is similar to what I have...

Just tested my TA and I am either at 50 or 60. It went a pinkish at 50, but one more drop made it red. The instructions say red, but pink is a lighter shade of it. 50 would be my minimum for TA, so it's either good at 60 or I should be keeping an eye on it if it's 50. What's the concensus?

Out of the country starting Friday for about 7 days. A friend is coming by to clean and skim the pool when we are away. Don't want to involve him in testing etc the two or three times he comes, so I may just put the SWCG setting to where it'll continue to increase my FC overtime and when I get...

The rain has been brutal for the past week, and I've had drain the pool back down to acceptable water levels twice just this week. As I am 1.5 months into the season, and with the transfer of water that happened... figured it would be a good time to do a full workup. FC 9.0 CC .5 PH 7.6 TA 60...

Trying to learn the dance of what keeps the FC levels balanced with what SWCG % at 8 hr run speed. All the test results are in my log sheet if you want to browse. Today's results were; FC 7.5 CC 0.0 Yesterday was FC of 8, and I pushed the SWCG a bit higher. I've been testing daily until I...

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Bit hard to see unless it's in the son, but there are very small particles that show up on the pools surface in the am. You can't really see it unless it's directly in the sunlight, and I can skim it out (or it just disappears when the water gets moved). I think it's just from the plants that...

The angle of which I look at the skimmer makes it look like it's always low. I even took a measuring tape and measured the opening (about 5.5 inches) to where the water was currently (approximately 3.5 inches). It's driving me a bit batty. Is there something I can draw or put on the sides of...

Fairly breezy today and the top of the water is showing it. The skimmers have been cleaned out already, but the manual skimmer (me) is doing a few laps around the pool getting the floaters out. Pollen has been fairly bad, turned my car yellow and I see a yellow ring around the pool wall every...

FC = 3.5 CC = .5 PH = 7.2ish? TA = 60 CH = 150 CYA = 60ish, maybe 70 Opened it last week. Had a hiccup with the motor, so I was scrubbing and vacuuming every day. Got the pump 100% yesterday and came home today to find this at the bottom of the pool. Thoughts?

I noticed even though I turn off a skimmer when I hook up the vacuum, I'm not getting appropriate amount of suction to clean up the bottom of the pool. I noticed there was water coming out of the side of the pump at times, a friend said its due to a worn out seal inside the pump. He's gonna...

Manual for the SWG says to balance the chemicals first before turning it on. I added liquid CHL yesterday as my FC level was showing 4.5. My CYA was either 60 or 70 as well. This morning I tested for FC, CYA and salt. FC was 6. CYA was still 60 or 70. Salt was 2400. Question now, Should i...

I have installed the SWG console and hooked it to the pool timer. My friend (who opens pools as a side job) will be coming this week to help install the piping for the SWG. Reading a thread I posted a month ago...

Need to switch out my pool timer. Its original to the pool I believe (20 years old) and its a bit long in the tooth. I also have a heater that needs to be hooked up to it as well. Thoughts?

Friend of mine in the pool business will be helping me install come May. I noticed today that the SWG I want is having a promo, and its about $300 to $400 less than what it normally goes for. It was recommended to get the largest available SWG for my pool size, and it was suggested last fall...

First time pretty decent chunks of whatever that is, was at the bottom of the pool. It's not slimy, which leads me to believe it's a sand issue? (I was able to brush that up to the shallow end to be vacuumed up)

Started up the pool heater for the first time yesterday. I am running a Raypak 206A natural gas. As you shouldn't run it when the pool pump is off, what is your procedure? Start in the morning? Or just a couple hours before hand?

I currently have a high CYA of around 100. I'm keeping the FC level above 10, to keep away the algae issues. Knowing a FC over 10 goofs up PH levels, I'm concerned a bit over using the pool heater at a possible higher PH level. The pool inspector advised me higher PH levels can damage pool...

Keeps popping up on the bottom of my pool by the main drains. Thought it was algae at first because when I brushed it and other areas of the pool I'd get the "poof" reaction. However, the last few times after adjusting my FC high enough it appears the bottom stuff won't poof anymore and I can...