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Re: Spa leak after earthquake. It's Fixed!!! It's been a while since I last posted about this, but I got around to fixing the spa yesterday. It turns out the leak was the conduit for the light fixture. Easy fix, just drained the water out, mix up some pool putty and seal around the spot...

Have them change the piping to at least 2". It will make your system a bit more efficient :goodjob:

One word of caution: when you start draining, don't shut the pump off until you are done. Most pumps can't lift water over a few feet once prime is lost.

I've been getting 10% at Home Depot for about $4.50 for a 2 gallon case. It's been on sale for about a month now.

I had the same problem last year. I think my sand was channeled, so I deep cleaned the filter by removing the top and shoving a garden hose down through the sand and moving it around, being careful of the laterals. You need to let the hose run until the water overflowing from the filter runs...

Are you able to vacuum to waste with a manual vac? That's what I would try first.

We had an earthquake here last week (5.3), and a few hours after the quake I noticed my spa water level was about 6 inches below normal. I let it go just to see what happened, and before I went to bed the water was at the level of the returns :( . Thankfully, the pool wasn't affected. I'm...

I would brush weekly

I would go with using your main pump with the bubblers. It's a lot easier to add some pipe and a valve than a separate suction, pump, wiring, etc. Also, it's less stuff to fail in the future :goodjob:

:-D KB8WPT. I've been inactive for quite a while now. I need to get back into the hobby and upgrade my license. Maybe I'll make that my new years' resolution.

Just wondering if there are any fellow amateur radio operators on TFP 8-)

The wet end is still going strong, I replaced the motor with a 2-speed to help save on the electric bill. Sorry, I can't read the model number, the plate on the pump housing is corroded too badly.

Re: Bleach & pH I would try to work with a pH of 7.8 or so. I tried to work with a 7.2 pH for the first 6 months I had the pool and it was kind of a pain. After balancing the CH and TA to work with a 7.8 pH, life was a LOT easier! The pool is open and in use all year 'round, and I don't...

Looks great :goodjob:

Re: Anyone make a DYI stand alone pool cleaner (Filter and P If you want to have a filter, don't use a sand filter. If you move a sand filter with sand/zeolites/whatever inside, there is a risk of breaking the internals.

I don't have an in-floor cleaning system, but the flow through my returns is about the same since I plumbed in the Intex SWCG.

Wow! Do you know someone who works there? I like the digital one they show on the same page, maybe someone will get me one for Christmas 8-)

Just a suggestion, but the main drain might have been plugged before you moved in. Is the water too cold to dive down and take a look? Your main drain could also be plumbed through a skimmer. Look inside your skimmer(s), do you see one open port with another one plugged, or 2 open ports?

Just checked, and the water is at 85 after a cloudy and very rainy day :mrgreen:

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BTW, most motors use copper that is covered in varnish. A scrap yard would want that removed for top dollar.

Can you post some pics of the equipment and plumbing?

I know my youngest would sleep in the pool if we let him! He's just over 3 years old, but he swims great without any type of floatation device :party:

It looks like they should have visited TFP before completely giving up on this pool...

Re: Possible leak, bubbles from returns, sometimes main drai You might try taking suction from only the main drain. Do you see any air in the pump strainer basket?

Don't go to a pool store to ask questions! This link should help you get started http://www.troublefreepool.com/pool-school/pool_plaster_start-up. Read through pool school when you have some free time, there's a TON of great info there!

Those results look pretty good. Which test kit are you using? I would try the overnight chlorine loss test to rule out algae.

So, if you cover all the spa jets, water should not come out of the venturi air intake?

Re: Fixing my Algea Monster overseas with no bleach availabl Once you get the algae cleared up, it sounds like a SWG might be your best option for day-to-day chlorination. I thought that the price of bleach here at $3.35 for a large bottle of Clorox was high!

You can get all different types of colored plaster. Here's just one link I found: http://www.atglabs.net/ourcolors.html