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    Leak in tubing from acid pump to pool PVC

    Thanks for the advice and link to manual!
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    Calcium level high

    Thanks, I appreciate the help!
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    Calcium level high

    Took my first readings with TF-100 test kit. Read instructions and watched videos which were very helpful. pH- 7.5 FC 4ppm CC 1.5 CYA 60 ppm TA 70 salt 3600 Calcium hardness 475 Calcium was pretty high but I am not noticing any significant scaling. Should I do anything about this or let it...
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    Leak in tubing from acid pump to pool PVC

    Just noticed a leak in the black rubber tubing that runs from my acid pump to the PVC pipe in the pump area. I have Pool pilot SWG and chemical/acid control system. When the acid pump is called upon due to increasing pH it will deliver the diluted muriatic acid along an 8 foot length of narrow...
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    Suction side air leak/failure of pump to prime

    Thanks, I appreciate the tip!
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    Suction side air leak/failure of pump to prime

    Looks like it is a Hayward Valve PSV? For some reason this website is flipping the picture sideways when I upload it. The picture shows the label on the backside of the valve and the sensor into the PVC that I think is causing the leak is to the left (should be below valve if the picture was...
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    Best test kit for beginner with Autopilot SWG and Autopilot chemistry controller

    Excellent. Thanks to everyone who replied. I will order these items. I really appreciate the help!
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    Suction side air leak/failure of pump to prime

    Thanks. I turned the valve to close off the main drain (which the sensor is connected to) and it does reduce the air bubbles a little. When I close off the skimmer and have all suction from the main drain there is a lot of air so I think the main leak is in this line, probable from the sensor...
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    Suction side air leak/failure of pump to prime

    Okay, thanks. I will check that out.
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    Best test kit for beginner with Autopilot SWG and Autopilot chemistry controller

    I am new to maintaining my pool and I really appreciate the information on this site! I need to purchase a test kit and it appears that the Taylor K2006C and the TF-100 are recommended the most. Is there one of these that I should get over the other given that I have never done this before and...
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    Suction side air leak/failure of pump to prime

    I am very happy to find this website. I have had a pool service for the past 6 years and never really took the time to learn enough about my pool. In an effort to save on costs and teach my sons how to take care of the pool I have recently been studying what I need to learn about the pool so we...