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Hi folks, I've been having trouble with my weir doors getting 'stuck'. In rough water (kids jumping, etc), they swing out past the skimmer and get stuck vertically up against a plastic tab, blocking flow into the skimmer. After some research, I think the cause a broken 'weir door stop' which...

Recently had my old (leaking) heater and chlorinator replaced by a local pro -- a new Jandy JXi and a Jandy TruChlor erosion feeder (used sparingly). Other than this equipment and the necessary PVC connections, none of the other equipment was touched (pump, filter, Jandy valves, etc -- all of...

Is there an optimal order to add these: acid before liquid chlorine, or liquid chlorine before acid? I am not talking about huge changes like startup or SLAM. I'm talking about normal small maintenance doses during the week. I usually add in the evenings. I wait a little bit between adding the...

Is this product OK to use? Anyone use this product? https://www.acehardware.com/departments/home-and-decor/cleaning-and-disinfectants/specialty-cleaners/1016143 Label indicates it is full strength (31.45%). Normally I get the gallon 2-packs of HDX/Kem-Tek at Home Depot or Lowes, but my local...

Next week I'm having Jandy IQ904PS (Aqualink RS PS4 Pool-Spa Kit) automation system installed by a local pool pro. Currently I'm using the basic iQPUMP01 controller which allows me to control and schedule speeds for my main filter pump (only), so this will be a nice upgrade. I've been...

This post is intended to help folks having issues maintaining a wireless connection between Eero mesh Wi-Fi network and Jandy wireless controller/automation devices like the older iQPUMP01 or iAquaLink 2.0 (iQ20). [NOTE: It seems the newer iAquaLink 3.0 (iQ30) was updated for mesh networks might...

This weekend I discovered a pool leak which is a crack in the water inlet at the bottom of my Poolmiser autofill sump (see photo). I had noticed a few weeks back that the fill valve was not perfectly vertical, but rather leaning back at an angle. I didn't think anything of it at the time, but...

TL;DR: Looking for recommendations for spillway grout repair in Austin TX. -- I took ownership of a ~20 year old pool in July and thanks to TFP I have crystal-clear water, however, my spa spillway needs attention. The grout is worn/missing (see 1st photo), and I know I have a significant leak...

When I tap "Add Chemicals", I must then tap "Choose a Chemical Type..." and then search through a list of ~30 chemicals to select the one I'm adding, either via text search, or via scroll and tap. This works fine, but it requires multiple taps or text entry, and seems overkill and slows things...

I'm still mulling over a robot purchase, and started looking closer at the Polaris models after some folks here recommended the Aqua Products Evo (same as some Polaris models). I noticed a new (I think?) model in a local store flyer, the Polaris Scout: Scout 42iq (Wi-Fi) Scout 40 (no Wi-Fi)...

Hi folks, My auto-fill device has stopped working reliably and I have some questions on how to repair/replace. Context is this is on a new-to-me pool (as of July) so I don't know the history of this particular equipment.. Questions: 1. Can toilet fill valves be used for pool autofill, or are...

Hi folks. Has anyone purchased a robot from Pelican Shops in New Jersey? Looking to purchase my first robot to supplement my pressure side cleaner (Polaris 280). Looking at an Active 20, which seems to be a very popular no-frills model which is exactly what I want. My local pool store (Pinch A...

Hi folks, I use Suncoast Gold liquid chlorine to sanitize my pool and I use an inexpensive Kerosene siphon pump to transfer the LC from the 2.5 gallon jug into a measuring cup which I use to pour into my pool each night. This works fine, but is a little tedious to deal with the pump every night...

Hi folks. Just had a local pro install some new equipment (pump, filter, booster) and in the process he re-did my suction side plumbing. New equipment is working well, but in the process he changed the configuration of the suction side plumbing and I have questions about it. Here is what I...

I've been using this Suncoast Gold liquid chlorine to chlorinate my pool, as this is the most convenient LC option for me locally. I was under the impression (from folks in store) this is 12% strength, and this page (describing the above product) says "Provides 10-13% available chlorine"...

Hi folks. My Hayward SP3400VSP runs constantly on the following schedule programmed by previous owners: 10:30P-9:30A: 1500 rpm (low flow overnight) 9:30A-10:30P: 2900 rpm (normal flow for daytime) This seems to work fine. Good circulation in the day, and enough flow overnight to keep the pump...

Where do you folks purchase basic parts for your pool equipment? What I mean is sub-$100 parts (misc cleaner parts, check valves, etc), not big/expensive equipment like robots or pumps. I'm new to owning a pool, and in the last month have needed various parts for my equipment (e.g. Polaris 280...

New pool owner here. I've got the chemistry under control using TFPC, and now I need to give my equipment some attention. My Polaris booster pump (PB4-60) is 8 years old and leaking and IMO not worth trying to repair due to age/condition. I've also got an equally old DE filter that I want to...

Hi, for those of you using the Apera PH60 pH tester, how do you store the pen and all the associated solutions once you've opened them all and are storing the pen with the KCL storage solution in the cap? The supplied case (photo) is fine for shipping, but pretty much useless once you open all...

New PoolMath user here (paid subscriber). I've just started logging my data into the app (iOS). This week I've added 16oz Muriatic Acid and 32oz liquid chlorine (this should be visible in my logs, which I think I've made visible here on the forum -- let me know if not). However, when I do...

Hi folks, recently closed on a home with a pool, and have been using the TF-Pro test kit with Smart Stir to monitor/balance the water, so far so good. I have some rather basic questions about the testing process.. Some relevant background is that due to some health reasons I'm especially...

Hi folks. I need some help finding some information about a Hayward pump. We are purchasing a house which had a Hayward variable speed pump installed in 2015. The seller provided 2015 receipt (from Leslies) shows Leslies item 4008 "HYWRD ECOSTAR VS PUMP SP3400VSP", which I believe is (or was)...

Hi folks. Closing next month on a home with what will be my first ever pool. I like taking care of my own stuff, learning, and saving money, all of which seems to align nicely to TFPC principles. I found this community after some research online. I was looking at several different resources...