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I purchased some new nuts and swivels for my Polaris 280. Even after trimming the hose ends, letting it lie out in the sun and using dish detergent to try and make the hos go on the swivels, nothing worked. I measured both old and new swivels and the radius is the same. My question is would it...

I intend to start SLAM on 5/15/21. I expect to be out of town from 5/26-5/29 and again from 6/16-6/19. Is it advisable to start on 5/15 or wait until 5/30? I'm not sure if 11 days or 17 days are enough time to clear the pool up. I've done this before, but I can't remember how long it took...

Just went outside to add more chlorine, I'm in the middle of a SLAM, and I noticed my PSI was very high.....is it OK to turn off the pump for about 12 hours until I can get to change the cartridges out tomorrow? Once again I am in need of help.... Thanks

Since health issues have slowed me down, I imagine it will take me a few hours to insert new cartridges in my filter. I am in the middle of a SLAM and need to change out the cartridges. I was wondering what time of day would be appropriate to lessen the effects of not having the pump running. In...

A few setbacks and I finally got ready to SLAM (I've done it before); however, after getting my PH to 7.4 , I went to test my CYA and couldn't find the large bottle of RS 13 that I thought I had and immediately ordered more. My question is, should I start the SLAM in the absence of a CYA...

I haven't had much luck over the years with my pool equipment. At the end of December the motor on my main pump went out and I had to wait until March to get the motor replaced. Of course, the evil algae was back and after restarting, the intermatic timer had issues and had to be replaced (which...

Yesterday I replaced the capacitor on my PB-40 booster pump. It worked on start up, but it appeared to emit a puff of steam or smoke. It ran all day, but it wouldn't restart today. I'm wondering if I got a bad capacitor or could something else be causing this? I am going to order another one...

I've read the article re mustard algae and I'm not sure if I have it. I am in the middle of a slam, my water is clear with the exception of some brown patches approximately in the middle of the pool. There is none on the walls or in the shady end. I am brushing at least twice a day. I should...

I am in the middle of a SLAM, hopefully I will be done by Sunday. I am supposed to be away for about 8 days after that. Hopefully my neighbor will be able to add 10% liquid chlorine every day while I'm gone. I know he won't take reading of the FC or anything else. Is there a set amount he can...

I have been slamming for about 2 1/2 weeks and have finally gotten to clear water. My grandkids arrived 2 days early and want to use the pool. My numbers for today are as follows: FC 9.5 CC 2.0 TC 11.5 CYA 40 PH 7.5 TA 40 CH 400 At what levels of FC and CC would it be okay for them to swim...

Another year and something else always happens. This year my pump died and I ended up with my 3rd swamp in 10 years. After installing the new pump, I started my SLAM on July 3rd, I finally have clear water, but my CC is not where it should be, it's at 2.5. I checked all my prior years, and it...

I have left my cleaned filters standing in sunlight for a few months. Is it necessary to soak them in anything? Could any algae still be alive in the filter? The filters are basically all white again and I wanted to change out the ones currently in use. In the past I have soaked in dish...

I currently have a SWG that is showing error code 170. I am also in the process of completing a SLAM. While I am waiting to fix or repair my SWG, I was wondering which chlorination method I should use, bleach or tri chlor? I am not sure when I will get around to repairing the SWG and I have both...

My SWG quit working (error code 170) and I still have to run a few more tests to see exactly where the problem might be. In the interim and possibly until next spring, would it be okay to float tri-chlor tablets in lieu of bleach? If I need to replace one of the boards or the entire control...

I will be out of town for a few weeks and need to know if its ok to use the chlorine disks in addition to my SWG. My SWG is not producing chlorine fast enough as I wait to slowly raise my CYA. I don't want to come back to a green pool if I cant add bleach manually. Let me know what you think...

I have attached a picture of my thermometer that has an encrusted brown coating. It is not slimey. I was wondering if this is dried out algae or just dirt of some sort. It was like this when I took it out of the water before I started my slam. Thanks Charlie

I just replaced my booster pump, a PB4-60. Is there any way to check the actual pressure that is produced? My Polaris does not seem to be moving as quickly as it used to. I removed the Polaris from the end of the hose and noted that the water flow seemed to imitate the same flow as coming out a...

I have an Intermatic Multi purpose control mode # P1353ME that is part of my system. When I was starting to winterize my system, I noticed that I got no readings from my SWG and that the power light was out. I turned off the power and restarted, but no effect. I checked the wires from the above...

I just took out my SWG for cleaning and winterizing, since last year I had a bad experience and had to replace the SWG. My question is, since it is very difficult to remove the sensor and the power cord from the control box, would it be alright to connect both up to the dummy SWG? I plan to run...

I purchased a replacement for my Aquapure SWG....My problem is that I can't get the plug end from the old sensor out of the circuit board. I have pulled and tugged, but it doesn't budge....I am afraid to use any tools for fear of messing up the circuit board. Has anyone else had this problem...

My Polaris 280 no longer moved properly in the water. I took it apart and found that the right front wheel had its teeth worn down. Would it be okay to flip flop the front and rear wheels on the right side while I am waiting for parts? Any advice regarding purchasing the full tune up kit or just...

I had to take my Polaris out of the water and left it out for a few days. There was a gray residue over most of it. I am currently in day 9 of shocking for algae. Is this residue algae related? It doesn't come off easily. It requires brushing. Thanks

I just changed out my cartridge filters in my Jandy 460 and found a significant crack in the plastic manifold. This will be my third manifold in 4 years :cry: Is there something I can do to keep this from happening? Thanks

Last month I had to go out of town again and when I came back the pool was green (2nd year in a row)...I inspected my SWG and found that I needed a new cell...I am still waiting for it to arrive.... In any case, I have the TFP test kit and am ready to start the battle.... I only have a few...

Yesterday, after turning on my SWG for about a day after finally getting my pool to crystal clear after having a swamp about a month ago, my service light came on and showed code 120. When I went outside to begin the cleaning of the cell (a day later), the service light was no longer lit. Does...

Starting with a green swamp complete with toads and tadpoles I have finally come to clear water and the following readings (I use TFP test kit) as of this morning: FC 19 CC 0.5 TA 100 CYA 35 PH 7.8 CH 130 My OCLT however, did not pass. It dropped by 2 :( . I changed out the filters yesterday...

I finally got to almost see the bottom of my pool again and then we have had torrential rain for the last 3 hrs or so....will this put me back a few days....I haven't been able to go out and check, too much thunder and lightning.... Charlie

I started with emerald green a few days ago and am now a milky blue green....still can't see the bottom....I'm going to change the filters after I finish writing this.... Should I wait until I clear up all the algae and then add salt and restart my salt water generator or should I be adding the...

Due to various reasons my pool was neglected over the winter and I now have a green swamp. I purchased new cartridges and am getting ready to clean the swamp....I have algae inside of the filter housing itself. can I use bleach directly on it or shoul;d i just shock pool and continue to monitor...