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    Leak - could it get worse ....

    Well it appears it finally happened - last year I started to notice that when my pump would shut off the filter housing would start to make a girglling noise...... Started to notice I needed to add water every few weeks...... Didn't really have the time to focus on it and didn't think to much...
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    Pool still cloudy - number in post

    Pool still isn't 100% where i want it to be... still slightly cloudy. I have had the pool open 3 weeks - started pretty clear but hasn't improved much Fiberglass pool, 15,000 gal, saltwater generator Pool water temp 71 degrees F FC=11.5 CC=0 PH=7.5 CH=250 TA=160 CYA 30-40 Salt 3500
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    Filter Drains down every time pumps shuts off ???

    Opened up the pool in the last week or so. I noticed today that upon pump start up in the morning there are a ton of air bubbles shooting out of the jets. Then when I shut the pump off this afternoon I heard a bunch of "gurgling " happening - when I went over to the pool equipment if sounds as...
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    Just isn't clear ...... numbers inside

    Opened the pool a few days ago - overall looked good but just isn't really perfectly clear 15,000 gallon fiberglass with salt water generator Numbers Water Temp 65 FC=12 CC=0 PH=8.2 CH=300 TA =150 CYA= 50 Salt= 3200
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    Water Just not Clear......

    Having a fit this year with clarity - latest numbers below. Using brand new test kit, so that is fresh Water just wont become perfectly clear and I am stumped....... numbers seem within range FC-5 CC-0 PH 7.8 CH-300-350 TA160-170 What gives?
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    JANDY JXI Pool Heater Fault code - need help

    De-winterizing the pool today and upon start up the Jandy JXI Pool heater ( 400,000 BTU version) - will not turn on and displays the below bessage UIniversal Controller - UI FW Rev: 1.8 I am having no luck in determining what this error code means thanks
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    Opened with GREAT numbers I think ....next steps

    Live in NW Indiana - just opened pool this past weekend - results below FC-5 CC-0 CH-350 TA-110 PH- 7.5 Salt 2500 CYA - 0 I would consider these great result - question now is there anything else I need to do other than up my CYA ( have it ordered should be here within another day), add a...
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    WHAT the HECK is wrong with my JANDY PUMP

    Have a Jandy Pro Series 2 HP Variable Speed Pump - Pump began squealing then shut off. The Jandy control panel is showing FAULT Low Power? I have a video just not sure how to embed it into a post. What the heck
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    Cloudy water but test are good??? WHY

    Opened the pool three weeks ago - utilized the SLAM everything seemed good. Water was clear for almost two weeks. Went away for the weekend and come back to cloudy water. Salt Generator was on and working because chlorine levels are still going strong - actually a little high. Below are my...
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    Still tint of green - Test Results included

    Opened pool last Tuesday - water temp about 65, 0 FC or CC - water decently green. Started SLAM Current Test Results FC- 25 CC- 0 CYA 50 PH 7.2 CH 250 TA 165 Salt Level 3000 I would have expected it to be crystal clear by now - What do I need to do to get it to perfection? Is my TA...
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    Is my SWG Bad??? Pic included. Looks burnt

    Wondering if my SWG is bad, looks burnt, Unit is 3.5 years old. Hayward T-15 Cell Should I replace with Generic or get Hayward Brand? Big price difference.
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    MAJOR CHLORINE ISSUE...... at Closing

    During the late summer early fall we didn't open the pool for about 5 weeks. Upon opening the cover I realized I messed up big time. The pool smelled horribly of chlorine. Upon testing the FC it is well over 50_ I had to stop adding drops so I don't run out. I drained about 3 inches out and...
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    Cloudy but good readings???

    Confused. - pool appears cloudy definitely not crystal clear as in the past.... panicked a little and did a full panel results below. The one area I am having a little doubt is the PH. My ph appears to be more of a red than the upper level pink or the lower level yellowish. .??? Does this mean...
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    M400 Questions

    Couple quick M400 questions 1. Can't find anywhere in the literature what the different handle positions do? It says that they determine water line speed but I am slightly confused because I thought you set cleaning duration from the control panel? 2. I have a set of mesh filters and also a...
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    First Test Results - Opinions???

    Just opened the pool yesterday - water results are pretty good I think, trying to figure out next step Results- FC- 12 ppm CC - 0 ppm Calcium - 225 ppm TA- 120 CYA - 30 to 40 PH - 7.5 Salt - 2800 My plan is to add 4 lbs of CYA - then re test and add if necessary What should I do about the...
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    Chlorine level to high to close????

    Haven't had the pool open in a few weeks but the pump and swg have been running as usual. Getting ready to close for the season and did a water test. Below are the results 32 FC .5 -1 CC CYA is between 40 and 50 PH is above 8.2 Salt level is 2800 Main Question 1. Are these levels OK to...
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    Dual LED lights not the same color?

    Have two LED lights that are able to switch colors thru switching the on/off switch multiple times. When I switch them on and off one light becomes one color and the other light becomes a different color? Why is this? They are low voltage that are wired together before they enter the transformer
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    SWG and CYA on a mostly covered pool??

    Our pool is covered (automatic cover) daily and is usually only open during the late afternoon thru the evening and then on the weekends. Does this change the target CYA level of between 70 - 80? Fiberglass, saltwater generator Thanks
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    What the HECK!! Cant bring water back to CLEAR

    Opened the pool, balanced and got the water clear in about two weeks.......everything was going well until my SWG was turned off inadvertently, I was out of town with no one checking Chlorine level and it fell to zero for three or four days. Pool temp was around 87/88 during that time. Now I...
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    ???? on Closing with deck jets and waterfall (have diagram in post)

    Have a few questions on closing my newly installed pool. I had the pool company come out last year and it seemed pretty straight forward but since then have added my deck jets and waterfall feature so have a couple more questions so it gets done correctly. I am wanting to do it myself so I am...
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    First Test with Full Kit - Advice

    Finally got around to performing full blown test on the pool. Below are my results, I am hoping you guys can point me in the right direction. My water since day one has been clear, not sure I would say it has that perfect sparkle as many of you guys rave about but it has not been cloudy...
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    First Timer!! Have AIR BUBBLES out of returns?? Pressure Test Kits Available?

    Have a 15,000 gallon fiberglass, Jandy 2hp Varible Speed Pump, CV Filter and 260K JXI heater along with Hayward SWG - Turned on pump for first time on Saturday, everything primed as I would expect, bled air out of the filter etc..... Problem - I am consistantly getting air bubbles out of two or...
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    First time pool owner. Just turned on pump today!! Need advice

    Just finished hooking up the plumbing and finished the wiring, turned on the pump to get things circulating. Now it is time for salt/ chemicals. I have a Hayward AuqauRite with a t-15 cell. The pool is 16000 gallons and is full of well water. the he pool calculator says 428 lbs of salt. Do I...
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    Does Plumbing Look Correct?? Have Pics

    Does my first attempt at plumbing these items look correct. Everything is dry fit right now. I know I need to complete the suction side but need another 3 way valve which I ordered this morning. Does it matter that the first three way valve after the salt is turned and not utilizing the side...
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    Water Feature Plumbing Question and Freezing - with PICS

    I am going to build a three tier water feature with a 2' LED lit water fall in the middle and on each side a 1' LED lit water fall. I beleive that making with masonry block and then facing ot with a faux stone will be the simplelist approach. All three water falls together are rated at 4000...
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    Electrical Control New Install- Possibly a Jandy System

    Installing a 18k gallon fiberglass pool, already bought the Jandy Flow Pro 2.0HP pump, JXI Heater and Filter. Looking for Power Center distribution but only want to spend a resonable amount plus I am no electrician but have hired a Licensed one for the install he is just not a pool guy so I am...
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    New Pool Build - 1st Timer - Few Questions- SALT and LIGHTS

    I am getting ready to install a fiberglass pool, roughly 18,000 gallon. Have purchased all Jandy equipment, 2hp varible speed Flow Pro pump, CV Versa Plumb Filter and the 266K JXI Heater. I still have to purchase the salt system and a light. Just cant decide on them. I am considering the...