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  1. Azgirl71

    Plunger valves

    For those waiting on plunger valves to be back in stock on Intex I came across these. Cost a little more, but no more waiting. I just ordered 2. Don't need the strainers, but cannot buy separately. Amazon.com : On / Off Plunger Valve with Strainer for Easy Set, Frame Set Garden
  2. Azgirl71

    Muratic Acid

    Today I went to Home Depot to buy more muratic acid. I figured I would get the one in the paint section since it would be stronger. However, I did not buy it since it did not have a % anywhere on it. I even asked the guy in the paint department and all he said was when he uses it that he diluted...
  3. Azgirl71

    Results after SLAM

    Ok, so I finally drifted down below 10FC this morning at 9:30am 5/7/2015. Here are my results and plan of action. I ran TA and CH twice to double check Readings after SLAM: TC: 5 FC: 9.5 CC: 0 PH: 8.2 TA: 280 took 28 drops to change to red CH: 550 turned a purple blue color after 23...
  4. Azgirl71

    Sand coming from return

    Ok most of you know I have been slamming. I generally only backwash when flow from return slows or if when pressure rises with DE in filter. I noticed despite vacuuming that I would have a teaspoon/tablespoon of sand in pool after backwashing and rinsing. I vacuumed it up again and then decided...
  5. Azgirl71

    Questions and clarification installing Hayward through the wall skimmer

    I ordered a Hayward through the wall skimmer as I cannot stand the over the wall Intex surface skimmer. I understand how to cut the hole and everything. My confusion comes as to how to hook it up. Do I just hook it directly to my pump and just ignore the strainer outlet that is hooked to my...
  6. Azgirl71

    TF-100 readings and my SLAM process

    I decided to start a new thread with TF 100 results and my SLAM process. readings 04/18/2015 @ 7:30am Water temp: 60 FC: .5 CC: 3 PH: 7.2 TA: 90 CH: forgot to do..oops CYA: 40 Salt: 3100 At 8:48 am dumped 121oz 8.25% in pool Will test again in a few hours. Do I just test FC and...
  7. Azgirl71

    Just ordered my TF 100

    I am excited to get this. I usually just take my pool water into Leslies Pool Supply for testing, but I decided this year, I will try it on my own. :D
  8. Azgirl71

    How to build plunger valve

    Hello everyone. I am upgrading our pool. We have upgraded equipment as seen in my signature. We are now upgrading our inlet and return holes to 1.5" fittings. So here is my question...... Can anyon tell me step by step how to build a plunger valve using a ball valve? I have looked on here and...
  9. Azgirl71

    Hello from Southern Az

    Hello. Thank you for having a group like this. I have been reading lots of threads. Lots of good information here. We have had a pool off and on for 4 years. Pool in my signature is the one we got last year and kept it up through the winter. Just upgraded to the sand pump this year in hope it...