Search results

Long time no see (mainly because my pool is very trouble free thanks to this forum). My Aquapure 1400 is throwing a code 121. This cell was installed August of 2020. The first cell was installed July of 2018. The first cell that failed was replaced under the 3 year warranty. I assumed this one...

Esteemed Members of the Forum, My parents have a pool and bought a Polaris 9650 about 4 years ago. Last year the robot broke while still under warranty and they replaced one of the motors and the power cord, but the unit is no longer under warranty (nor would the warranty cover what I'm about...

All, Test results are as follows: FC: 5 pH: 7.6 TA: 75 CH: 50 CYA: 60 Salt: 3200 Borates: 0 Temp: 85 CSI: -1.02 Fill water is from a well and is low calcium, high pH and TA. Have been fighting to get the TA down and to get the pH to stabilize. It has finally stabilized after a couple of...

Just wanted to post this little story as a reminder that, while our pools are a source of a lot of fun, if proper care isn't taken, the equipment can be dangerous. A friend of mine has a DE filter and the bolt that holds the clamp in place had gotten old. Replaced the bolt and noticed a month or...

So having a minor issue. Pool was complete and start up was Monday. The house does not yet have wifi (and wont for roughly 2 more weeks) and I (incorrectly apparently) assumed I could just turn an iPhone into a personal hotspot and use the iAqualink that way. Using phone #1 as a hotspot, I...

So how accurate is pool store testing with regards to iron? We are about a day away from filling the new pool with well water and had the water tested at the local pool store for metals. They showed 0.1 ppm and recommended a sequestrant that they would sell me. I was under the impression under...

Not sure where to put this so I'll just leave it here. Over the weekend someone forwarded me a facebook post. The person claimed that their pool was tinted green from iron and that adding more chlorine made the problem worse. They swore adding magic erasers to the skimmer was clearing their...

I know what you're thinking. I can't use them to chlorinate a pool consistently, and you would be correct. This thread is actually for an aerobic septic tank. The septic tank installer said to simply use the standard pool pucks in the septic tank. I have read online that the tabs should only be...

So the last two years Mom has "opened" her pool to a green mess, and I have guided her through the slam process. Last year, she went to a local Leslies to get liquid chlorine because she prefers dealing with fewer bottles and doesn't mind paying a little more for the convenience. Guy at Leslies...

The Dolphin people have their thread, so I thought I'd start this one for Polaris Robot owners as we just ordered ours today. Hopefully some more oddballs like me will be along and post some of their experiences here for people considering a Polaris.

Have a "permanent" 21' above ground pool (signature pool is currently being built) with a two speed pump and sand filter. Pump is just a standard 110 plug that plugs into the wall. The pump is located just 2-3' away from the pool. Shouldn't it be bonded? Pool was installed early 2000's and we...

I am helping mom with her current build (in ground pool with a brand new custom built house and covered in my build thread) and I have talked her into swapping the PB recommended Polaris 3900 pressure side cleaner with a Polaris 9550 robot. We can get the robot cheaper online than through the...

Posting here to keep my build thread clean. If this question has been explicitly dealt with I apologize in advance and will be delighted to read said thread. I’m wondering about the operating costs of a robot vs a pressure cleaner (in my case a Polaris 9550 or 9650iQ vs a Polaris 3900 w/ booster...

Hello all, A little background first. My elderly parents are building their dream home on 2 acres in the country. Mom asked me to do the research and help her find a pool builder and to help choose the equipment. After a lot of research and several bids, we have more or less settled on...

Started SLAMing my parent's pool (it is the one in my signature) last Saturday (3-25-2017). It was murky green color. Bottom of the pool could be seen but just barely. Added stabilizer and muratic acid to balance the water and started slamming. The pool still seems to be going through a lot...

a pool builder by name? I'm specifically wanting some locals with experience with a particular PB, but notice most posts do not include specific builders. I didn't see anything in the rules about it, just wanted to be sure before I posted.

All, I'm currently working with a few different pool builders in the DFW area on a pool for my Mom and Dad. The bid we like the best is listed in my signature. My only concern is the use of the Aquabright pool finish. There doesn't seem to be a ton of info about it (I have found one thread...

Have read several articles on here while trying to do research on building a pool. This seems like a great online community and I appreciate everyone's help in advance.