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also I use a SWCG

I just went out and got a water sample. FC 4 CC 1 PH 7.8 TA 80 CYA 20

Forgot to say yes it does appear to the same chemical as polyquat60.

I don’t think my chlorine levels were too low. I didnt check that often the last month or so but they were actually usually on the higher side ie 5-7 ppm. I could raise FC to shock levels and put the robotic pool cleaner back in to circulate water.. however if I were to raise FC to shock...

I brought pool up to chlorine shock level based on poolmath app. Used this bottle of Algaecide. I’ll have to remove cover to get current test results Which I can do later what levels should I be targeting?

Hello I am just north of Toronto. Shocked my pool last week and let chlorine levels fall. Water temp was 58F. Added 60% algaecide at max levels per the bottle a day before closing and let it circulate. Yesterday I closed the pool and one of the last things I did was to lower the lights to the...

Thanks for the quick replies! I am fairly handy but I have very limited soldering experience so I’m a little worried about screwing this up. I have a cheap soldering iron. Any other guides or suggestions on how to do this? Suggested Youtube videos? 🤞

Hello everyone I have a pentair easytouch panel that is over ten years old (see pic). The down arrow button has essentially stopped working. Of course as you scroll through menus and select an option, you then use the up and down buttons to adjust the settings so this button is essential. Any...

Hello I have a Sta-rite cartridge filter S7M120 which is about 10 years old and has been leaking for awhile. I thought it was the big O ring between the two halves so I applied Jacks lube on it and when that didn’t work I replaced the o ring which also did not stop it. It got a little worse...

Thanks that’s what I figured but wanted to make sure

I have a Intellichlor IC20 and about a week ago i noticed that my chlorine levels were close to nil. a little investigation revealed the "inspect cell" light had started flashing on the unit and my Easytouch panel said to clean cell. I removed the IC20 and inspected it and it looked clean (as...

I put in my newer filter and pressure is about 10.5

I’m using an old filter for startup but it was cleaned last year before storing it. I’m going to put in the newer filter this weekend

Filter pressure is 13 and pump rpm 2200

I reached out to TFT TESTKITS folks and Rebecca suggested I test my tap water. I never thought of that but the TA test works on my tap water and it’s alkalinity is 110. I tested my FC again and it’s 6.5 and CC is 0.5. So what else besides high FC could affect the TA test? I added some...

I tested with my newer R-0871 and I get the same results. Perhaps my R-0007 is just bad?

How do I determine how much to open the valve to get some flowing through the bypass to achieve such a flow rate?

I only run the pump full speed when I have the waterfall on which is rare. It would be even rarer that the heater would be o on while the waterfall is running. Thanks again everyone

I turned the handle 180 degrees and the heater is working fine so all the water is going through my heater Out of curiosity, What is the argument to let at least some of the flow bypass the heater I.e. go through spot B?

If I turn it so that the white arrow points to spot A in your diagram, won’t all the water bypass the heater?

OK Thanks. I tried to turn it yesterday and it wouldn't turn 180 degrees but maybe I did not loosen the thumbscrew enough and it was hitting the stops you mention. Thanks again to everyone on TFP!

I understand what you are telling me but I am confused as to which way I need to turn handle. I don't think I changed the handle but I get the pool company that built the pool to close it and they may have moved it Let's see if I got it right - right now the valve is open so the water is both...

I wondered if the bypass valve setting is incorrect (which is why I included the pic) as my research first uncovered that this might be a flow issue. However, when I shut down my pump yesterday and tried to move the valve I can only move the handle 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise...

They were always stored indoors. However now that you mention it, I am using up my older bottle of R-0871. I’ll try with the newer bottle tonight

I have a sta rite SR333 NG heather that is about 8 years old. I have just opened the pool (late due to our cold winter this year). I started up the heater yesterday and it starts up fine and I hear the whoosh sound as it begins to heat the water. However it quickly then makes some banging noises...