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I re-added the picture! Yes, it is the backwash to sewer pipe. The MPV is fully set to filter. The MPV is original to the system (made it through the 2021 freeze). The flow of water coming out of the pipe is variable. Right now its a small stream, but sometimes its a heavier stream and sometimes...

Cleaned my DE filters and backwashed 2 weeks ago, and this pipe has been constantly dripping/streaming/spurting water ever since. I don't know what the technical term is for this pipe, so I couldn't search. What could I have missed after I backwashed? Thanks!

Is there any way we can get a line on our profile page that reminds us when we last made a donation? I'd like to make it an annual thing, and it would be easier for me to have that date readily available. Thanks!!

Me, too! Now you are a member of the club!

I'll add my .02 and say stay away from Jandy. The guy who works on my equipment said that they loved installing Jandy SWG because of all the maintenance calls they would get $$$. They certainly got a lot of my money until I switched it for a circupool!

Glad you're happy! When you get a chance, you might consider becoming a supporter, especially when time to refill your test kit reagents (you get a discount for being a supporter). Have a great day :)

No, the test (K-1000) for ph is the standard here. You just want to match the tone, not the exact color (in other words, is your test sample yellow, orange, coral, pink or red? Use whatever number corresponds to the tone).

I'd say around 6 inches

Our tanning shelf rarely gets used. Almost everyone floats or swims. More play/float area is always good, imo.

I sure hope OP reads your reply and doesn't try to wait it out. I get worried about that kind of stuff. Filters can be scary.

I always found inground/pool spas to be super uncomfortable. Sitting on a concrete bench doesn't translate to relaxing for me!

Hey Texas, just asking for curiosity's sake--could that pinhole compromise the filter to a degree that it explodes?

Leesa, TFP has got your back! I promise if you get the proper test kit these fine folks will turn you into a pool pro in no time. The proper testing is the KEY. You'll save time, money and frustration by just doing it. Can't wait to hear about your journey to really knowing your pool :love: Edit...

I'm blown away by y'all. Seeing such helpfulness and kindness to strangers is so comforting these days. Bravo! :lovetfp:

Trust these kind folks. The test kit is absolutely essential to getting your pool clean and clear. It might seem complicated/expensive/time consuming, but in reality, you will be totally in control of your pool and know what is going into it and what the effects are. And it's super easy to test...

And don't be scared about that price tag--the amount of money you will save NOT GOING TO THE POOL STORE will quickly make up for that upfront cost. I just got a speed stir yesterday and used it for the first time today (after 11 years of manual swirling) and everyone here is right about that...

Now that I know so much about balancing my own pool water, I just can't make myself get in a different pool, especially a public pool! And the lake that's 1/2 mile from my house? NO WAY.

Way to go! Finding the hidden places where your algae is growing is HUGE. You will be on your way now :D Keep us updated, because we love success stories :love:

You can ABSOLUTELY do this. I'm an idiot when it comes to chemistry, so if I can do it, anyone can. Just work on that patience thing in the meantime--a real SLAM takes a bit of it, but once it's done, you will be so smart about your pool :D

Just my opinion, but the quote doesn't seem too unreasonable, if he is as good as everyone around you says he is. I would rather pay to have someone do it right, than to have a cheapo shady person mess with my pool! The pump alone is pricey, but that seems to be the case these days...

I went back and checked your other posts, so I'm deleting my comment about your testing. I'm now assuming you have the proper test kit to get things rolling! Keep us posted :love:

I had an old Jandy Aquapure (2010) that I struggled with from the first year on. I finally replaced the whole thing with a Circupool. Sure, it doesn't work with my automation, but it's not a big deal to walk out to the pad and check output every week. The Circupool 7 year warranty really helped...

I'm not an expert (but I did have a Jandy Aquapure at one time), but have you added any salt? 1400 is too low for the cell to work, I believe.

I've been following your journey and I'm SO HAPPY with your success! Enjoy your awesome pool!

Guns Up! Trust the process and keep that pool gorgeous!

And use your supporter discount to get a big TF-100 test kit. You'll love it!

I honestly didn't mean any snarkiness, I apologize. I've just been where you are and wanted to encourage you that we will be here to help. But we can't really help without you knowing your chemistry from a reliable test. That's the nature of this site--you have to do your own testing. If you...

When you are ready (with your proper test kit) we will be ready to take you on the path to a trouble free pool! Good luck to you!