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So my pool is still open - I went to close it a week or two ago and discovered my cover had deteriorated quite a bit. It was on it's last leg, but I planned to get one more winter out of it. We replaced the liner, installed a SWG, and had the plumbing redone this year. But, given it's...

They've always confirmed exactly what i thought my levels were, so I guess my experience has been different. That being said, I do my own testing 90 percent of the time anyways and won't be changing that practice :)

Yeah I do my own routine testing, but they do free computerized testing and it's so precise, nice to have exact figures every once in a while. They are good people there - they suggest bleach as a sanitizer which judging from these forums, is pretty un-heard of for pool companies. Gave me a...

Sort of what I thought, buying the test kit now. Where is the low salinity warning though? I read the manual, maybe I missed it?

Recently had a SWG installed by the local pool company - TruClear Jandy Pro. I don't see any way to tell the salinity level, and I don't see any warning to tell me salt is low. Am I missing something, or do I need to invest in some salt testing supplies? I take my water to the pool store to...

Paddle switch existed before I bought the house, when the circuit went all the way to the main panel, and the timer was located inside. When I added the sub panel and heater, I had the timer located outside as well. However, the paddle switch is still super convenient because it's right next...

Got it - I understand now. Currently the only thing bonded is the pump, so I should connect wire to the SWG power pack and tie that into the same bonding point on the pump. I also have a heater that was installed last year, but does not appear to be bonded - but it's on the other side of the...

Oh, the wire into the ground? Hmmm, I don't think I have a grid...

I'm with you except the bonding grid part. Everything else looks exactly like how the pump is wired.

Attached a pic of the timer and the wires coming from the power pack on the salt system. Wouldn't let me upload the third... So the conduit goes from the timer, into an outlet for the pump, then into a paddle switch, then into a normal 110v 3 prong outlet. The junction boxes for all those...

I was sort of thinking that, and hoping I was being over cautions. Can you suggest what conduit and wiring I should go look for at the home depot? Do the conduit connectors matter - is there a specific size that works with pool equipment and timers? I guess I should just do it the right way -...

Yes, its like this [Subpanel 110] == [Timer] == [Outlet for Pump] == [Toggle Switch] == [Spare Outlet] [Subpanel 220] == [Heater]

Don't think I have a picture handy, but the outlet is one of the ones that has the foldable cover on it to protect from rain. The circuit itself is GFI circuit - I had a dedicated sub-panel run to the pool equipment last year so he installed it all with GFI circuits (the only things on it are...

Either way would be wired with the pump - the outlet is the same circuit as the pump, controlled by a timer. I just need to know if wiring the box with a 3 prong cord is okay, versus wiring directly into the circuit.

Just had some work done on the pool. New liner, new above ground plumbing, and SWG install. They didn't run power from the power pack to the circuit - they said I had to have an electrician come to do it. I plan on doing it myself... I have both a 110 circuit (pump) and a 220 circuit...

Wanted to follow up and thank everyone for their help. After the first day of chlorine in the pool, 99 percent of algae was already gone. Another 24 hours later and CC is less then .5. It was almost too easy. I kept the FC near shock level for a couple more days and monitored FC/CC - I think...

Awesome! Can't wait to get home and get it fixed up. 5 oclock can't come soon enough :)

I hadn't thought of that... I have a safety cover, with the anchors in the concrete. But it's very old, and is losing more of the material every time I move it. Not terribly worried about the safety aspect, the pool is gated inside of a fenced yard, but it very well might be letting light...

That's exactly my plan for when I get home from work! I was running late this morning, so I just had time to sneak and peak and take a quick picture. Liz might actually brush it before I get home - it's oddly satisfying!

Thanks Pat, it sounds like I'm on the right track. I did follow the TFP winterizing process last year, so hopefully I didn't do something wrong and it was just going to happen. I'll read the suction side air leaks article and start troubleshooting this weekend. Regarding the PSI, my issue is...

Pat, Thanks for the reply. I did brush and skim as much as I could. After adding the bleach I could visibly see a different already, so I'm hoping if I stay on track this won't be too bad. Do you think I did something wrong closing to cause this? What about the PSI reading?\ I'm having...

Just opened the pool, and it's very green. There is algae that is growing up from the bottom, some a couple feet long. Yuck. I should also mention, last year was my first time closing the pool. Opening went okay, got everything hooked up, the returns bubbled out air and anti-freeze came out...

Thanks for all the help, I think I'm in a good spot now - but I couldn't get antifreeze in the main drain, and I had a really hard time getting it into the returns. I think I'm going to pull apart some plumbing next spring and add a junction in a more convenient spot. But all the lines blew...

I was wondering if I should start over with the air compressor. The shopvac worked well, but it seems like opening everything back up and hooking the compressor into the pump just makes things simpler. Yeah, I read that you only really need like 10 PSI for 8ft of water, so I'll crank down the...

First year closing my pool - here's what I've done. Looking for help on blowing out lines. Pools is vinyl, 1 skimmer, 1 main drain in deep end, 2 returns. Hayward sand filter, Hayward pump, Hayward HeatPro heat pump Day before closing -Balanced chemicals (PH was high) -Added a bunch of...

As of typing this, its 57.6 degrees. Nice sunny day, it got up to 60.5 yesterday in the sun. I'd say averaging low 50's. As of last night, FC was 7.5, CC was 0 - CYA is 60. Was planning measuring FC again tonight and added some bleach. I don't think I want to buy a piece of equipment, so if...

Got the pool open last weekend, and this week getting the heater installed. Electrician has to spread work over two days, not back to back, and the pump will be without power during that time. What can I do to make sure the water stays okay without filtering for those few days? Too cold to...

Thanks guy. I just used the side of a screwdriver to get the leverage to open it, and it bubbled out and water started flowing from the pump. I guess it just splits underground somewhere. Just in case, any pointers on what to watch for as far as leaks go?