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FC is 5. Do I need 6-8 because I’m using liquid chlorine as opposed to SWG? When water temps come up for SWG I keep FC between 3-5 with a CYA of 60. Filters are clean and PSI is normal.

I’ve passed OCLT again and the pool is spotless. However, the water is still slightly ‘blurry’, as in not crystal clear and sparkling. We did have 4+ inches of rain last week…. But how long should it take to sparkle?

So my OCLT was .5 and the pool water continues to clear. We’ve got a good amount of rain coming so I may hold off on manual vac and another round of testing. I’ve run the robot a dozen times after thorough net session and brushing. Should I be running pump 24/7 until water is sparkling clear?

great - will get pool cleaned up and balanced over next 2 days and then do OCLT with following;”: FC 5 CYA 50 PH 7.4 Do I need to worry about salt, TA, or CH?

I’m in Toronto and use the spa late into the year while keeping clean and balanced. I closed the pool on Dec with proper chemistry. Water temp was 44. Opening pool now at 45. I’ve added a little chlorine every couple weeks once the ice cleared and fished out material when appropriate. There...

Will post pic Tuesday - off to Nashville. It is a Hayward PSV Diverter Valve NSF.-50. Video I took is blurred out by the model number.

Correct, when in spa mode (pool suction and return both closed) the water level in pump drops and there is a drip from the valve. When in pool mode the pump water level is right upto the top. Didn't think of a blockage? Assumed it was some sort of leak. When I take the valve top off, what...

I've got Hayward 3-Way valve with GVA-24 Actuators and the return/pressure side leaks slightly when in the SPA position causing air to get into the pump and dropping the water level. When the valve is in the pool position (90% pool/10% spa) I can't see any leaking and no air in the pump but...

Appreciate it. Filters were 5 yrs old but when closed last year (Dec 30) and left filters out over night. Raccoons liked the salt is my guess and gave them a good chew…. We typically close in Dec before real freeze and open in March when threat of real freeze is gone.

Need 4 filters for our c5025 and I’m not seeing a savings over Hayward OEM, in fact, the opposite. 4 pk of Hayward filters is $452 Pleatco and Unicell are more. Was hoping to find filter set for under $300. Any suggestions on source?

Curious what the 'water purifcation' consumable is? Would this be a secondary filter to catch the fine debris after passing the basket(s)?

Anyone have a look at this yet? https://degrii.com/pages/degrii-zima-pro

Has anyone heard of or even tested Ocion Blue? Had it piped into IG reel. https://ocion.com/project/ocion_blue/

Awesome, thank you

Needed to replace my FAS/DPD reagent but couldn't find R-0871 in Toronto. Is CR-0871 the same for use with TF-100 Test Kit?

Cheap in pool terms is under 2K. 6 PV panels, wire, and 2500W element. Thinking out loud, the simplicity of panels directly supplying DC to element that is inline. No extra pumps, controllers, and a long life low maintenance solution. But if it doesn’t do the job…. This solution takes up...

Has anyone looked at putting a DC element inline and powering it directly by PV panels. This would be a supplemental heat source to gas and blanket. According to online calc 2K watts will raise my pool by 1 degree in 17 H which is about 3 days of sun. 6 panels at 420W The system would be...

Currently not running SWG as we open early In Toronto to use the Hot Tub only but heating the pool would be tres expensive :) Pool is currently 46F after the recent cold spell. Could use the Cal Hypo until water temp is up enough for SWG to work. Raising my CH to 350 just to follow the...

In lockdown so not able to get hands on the bag and read the label! Can anyone confirm which brand is a good source of Calcium Chloride? https://www.homedepot.ca/search?q=ice%20melt&filter=88s-awm-e7q-ilw-or 8KG of Regal Calcium Plus costs me $18 through pool distributor. I need about 40 lbs.

Appreciate the quick reply. Recommended levels it is: FC - 5 pH - 7.6 TA - 60 CH - 350 CYA - 70 Salt - 3000

The first season that I'll be taking my Salt from 1400 to 3000 ppm to help our Salt Cell produce enough FC. Just want to clarify what numbers I should shoot for and to either confirm or deny some information I have been given (or mistaken) the past couple of years. Are the following numbers...

Magical 45. FC should be back down under 10 in 5 days for first plunge.

The notifications dropped off on there own after a couple days and I received an auto-notice that they had been cleared. All good other than my crystal clear pool is 24 FC and 45 degrees... looking like 5 days to come back down under 10 before polar plunge!

Just got my pool opened and system running. Updated MSP to 4.0.1 over internet without issue. Will it update other modules as well like smart relay, SWG control board, etc? I get two notifications that keep popping up after dismissed on mobile: com loss to VSP and update available?

In Canada that hose is about 120 but I was looking at a heavier walled blue hose: https://torontopoolsupplies.ca/100-deluxe-extreme-backwash-hose.html

"Your 5/8” hose is restricting your flow significantly. Larger diameter will provide a higher flow rate." Agreed. Will 1 1/2" heavy duty backwash hose last if cared for properly?

I've been using 100' 5/8" hose connected to sub-pump which has 3/4" adaptor. I can get 1 1/4" or 1 1/2" I believe. Pump is 1/2 hp (3k gph I think). Should I just buy 100' of 1 1/2" heavy duty backwash hose (clamp on) for the fastest drain rate? I only have to take water out a half dozen times...

Thanks for the info. Any downside to running higher Salt? I've got sacrificial anode in basket and inline with equipment. Dog is a frequent swimmer in our pool.