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Hi, I can use a little help with figuring my chlorine problem out. When I first opened my pool 5 gallons of liquid chlorine (hypochlorite) was used. When the water cleared I added 24 oz of powdered shock and noted that 2 days later I didn't have a CL reading. I added about 64 oz of shock and...

Thanks ajw. I'll look this stuff up and purchase.

Ahhh!!! Another pool season starting. The cover is off the pool and the water is circulating. I've noticed that I'm missing a set of tiles just below the coping. Either when the water clears enough or if I could find the spares I will need to replace the tiles. Here's the question: Should I use...

A few years ago I was losing inches per day. After a while the problem became worse. There were tell-tale signs that I needed a refinishing because tiles were coming off and falling into the pool and even though I would reapply the tiles I was steadily losing tiles. I had the pool guy come over...

Did it work for you?:p:p:p

Thanks Sis!! :D

The shop vac idea sounds like the simplest. Sometimes simple is better. Thanks.

Just donated. After saving money on my pool this year, it's the right thing to do. When do I get those donor benefits and the plaque?

I had a pentair FNS+ 48 gallon filter tank installed at the end of last year. At the end of the season I expect to clean out the grids. Typically, I'll empty all the water from the tank using the drain plug at the bottom of the tank. the drain plug points directly down and when it was installed...

A big thank you to everyone. I applied some force to the screws holding the housing in place. Seems they were tight from years of being on. Got to the capacitor. Replaced it for $16 and so far things seem like they are running smoothly. Another happy pool owner.

Can't seem to get the housing off of the capacitor. Both screws turn left to right only a smidgen. It's as if there's a lock on them or something. I didn't want to force it.

One of the suggested replacements is a Pentair Superflo VS. A quick search tells me that its a good replacement for a 1.5HP pump. But there soooo pricey. Installed > $1500

Hi All, I'm confused about pool pump specs and some other stuff. Perhaps someone can help? First Question: I've got a pump motor rated at 1.5HP with an SF of 1.1 which gives it a Total Horse Power of 1.65HP. I'm having a new pump installed which is a 1HP with an SF of 1.65 for a Total Horse...

I just listened to the video from the TFP pool experts. They mentioned that if you can't keep CL in the pool it could be ammonia from the CYA breaking down. Two years ago, no matter how much Cl I put in my pool I was getting barely a reading. I eventually slammed my pool and the Cl came back.

My calcium hardness is at 240 but I've noticed websites suggesting that CH should be 175 - 225 although TFP is suggesting an ideal range of 350 - 500 which is much higher. Why would there be such a difference, what number should I use (I don't want to exchange water if its too high), and what is...

Thanks again AJ.

Hi All, I hope I can bump this back up because now that I've read through the instructions I"m hoping someone with Pentair Mastertemp 400 knowledge can help me. I"ve tried the Pentair site which is of no help. I downloaded and read through the instructions for winterizing my heater. I've been...

Thanks Aj. I'll download the instructions. - denis

Hi Everyone, I have a Pentair Mastertemp 400 heater. I'm trying to learn how to close the pool myself so I was wondering if there's anything I need to do to closedown and prepare the heater for winter? Thanks regards, densi

Hi everyone, See attached photo. I'm embarrassed to say that this has been in my pool all summer season. Because its in the deep end where my drains are I figured perhaps if I keep the water balanced all season it would go away on its own but it didn't - now I'm in attack mode. I'm thinking its...

I can lower the water in my pool, put chemicals in and put the cover on. It's really a no brainer. I've been watching videos on pool closings and the only thing I have to see is how they blow out the lines because I was out there today and don't see where the air compressor is connected. Once I...

Thanks Jim, I couldn't understand what I was being told. I've been cleaning my grids for years with hose water during the season. It didn't make sense to leave grids for the winter. It just seemed like a good way to ruin them for the following year as the DE and debris can turn into plaster of...

Hi Everyone, I'm a bit puzzled. For years, I've been using the same company to close my pool and they are on the pricey side. I decided to call another company to get pricing on closing my pool. No biggie. It's the usual stuff and I have not hot tubs etc. It's just a basic put the cover on, blow...

Hi, I'm just learning what chemicals to use and the chemical balance of my pool. I've got a question about CH. Using my taylor kit I am at 300 for CH. Should I just go to the pool store and purchase something to raise the CH or is there something else I can use? Thanks, denis