Search results

Thanks @Jimrahbe, that's correct. @Rocket J Squirrel, sorry I didn't clarify. I meant, that I never see pressure increase in the days/weeks following a backwash. When in reality, I'm probably just not giving it enough time to actually capture enough funk to start reflecting an increase in the...

Thanks @Jimrahbe... I'm ashamed to say I get an itchy trigger finger about once every two weeks. o_O And I feel guilty each time I do it and regret after the fact! I'm also mindful of the fact I'm not helping the sand's efficiency by clearing out that space between the grains. I'll just do my...

Hi everyone! In a nutshell, I feel like I've never seen my gauge increase more than few PSI following a backwash. It runs around 16psi --- and can stay that way for weeks. Invariably, I get antsy and choose to backwash even though water flow from the returns feels good. Could this just be a...

Thought I would resurrect this thread. Also in Nashville and thinking about doing to same. Would really enjoy being able to take a brisk dip on New Years day. It's not uncommon to close the pool, then deal with unseasonably warm days and the water gets very funky. I do not have a cover. But if...

78 in Nashville after some recent rain showers. Ran the heater a few times over the past couple of weekends for the wimps.

Replaced my Hayward T-cell-3 salt cell for the first time. Also finally got around to replacing the water temp sensor that's been shorted out for years. No more dummy light! For any future googlers, I noticed my salt level readings were wayyy off (0400 ppm vs 3300 ppm) and amperage was crazy...

It's a "Toveenen" 40 watt. Can't remember how I settled on it because there's other options in the same price range. I think the overall reviews and specs just seemed better. $130 on Amazon.

Got it knocked out today! I'm pretty impressed with the LED replacement bulb. The Astrolite fit the niche perfectly. Feels good knowing if this bulb goes out, I can easily replace it for a reasonable amount vs. getting the colorlogic for $1k and worried it would go out in a couple of years.

@jbird0215 - Thanks again for the advice. Ordered the Astrolite this morning! Also got a fancy color changing LED per the wife's request. Not sure I can bring myself to crack it open and take out the OEM bulb but we'll see! Thanks for looking out for fellow Nashville pool fools.

That's the best suggestion yet. Thank you!

Alas, here I am. My Hayward Color logic 4.0 (SP0527LED50) died last season and we really missed fun night swimming and the ambient light. I just pulled it out this afternoon and found it's been hiding a TON of funky algae back there which might explain the seemingly random blooms I periodically...

Just to bring this thread to a close for my own peace of mind (or some other poor lost soul who may find it in the future!) --- given the corrosion on the pump, I should've just gone ahead and replaced it from the get go. Ordered it on a Thursday and had it by Sunday. I was shocked by how easy...

Went ahead and ordered the replacement motor. :confused: On the upside, I'll have the old and new spare parts for maintenance in the future!

Hi everyone! Somewhat of an update... I bought replacement bearings, shaft seal assembly, and a "pool pump o-ring seal repair kit". Once I removed the motor I could see the bottom half was totally corroded. I started taking it apart but when attempting to remove the front end bell, the head...

Thank you. I just went out there and shut it off. Of course tomorrow we're having a pool party for my kids! Hopefully they'll keep cake, pizza, and bodily fluids out of the pool. Fingers crossed the parts arrive sooner rather than later. I don't have a sump pump handy but might try to run...

Hi everyone! I have a Hayward/Century pump which appears to have been leaking a bit. I read that a leaking shaft seal can lead to problems with bearings. Lo and behold, the thing started intermittently squealing like a stuck pig last week. Now it seems to be squeaking (loudly) any time its...

Thank you. This is amateur stuff but I've always had a hard time getting rigid angles put together where precision is important. Do I fabricate the whole L shape and then install it as one big piece? Or do I assemble and glue it together a piece at a time in place? And how long should I wait...

Hi everyone. I have a leak steadily increasing near the return side union of the pump. It's also part of a small flexible segment of hose... I think a repair from the previous owner. Any tips, tricks or advice for addressing the leak and maybe replacing the flex hose while I'm at it? Don't want...

Call an electrician. Just too much going on and too much at risk. Shocked the poop out of you, might shock the life out of granny.

You’re always good for the self-esteem and encouragement @kimkats! Thank you. Dumb question probably but should I be brushing? Part of me imagines if I don’t brush sediment will settle and then I can vac to waste. But if brushing is needed, then brushing I’ll do!

Ph 7.5 FC 10 (I know, I was already relatively high around 15 with a CYA of 80) CC 1 CYA 60 Not too bad. A little embarrassed by my high FC even after the flooding. Had finished SLAMming a couple of weeks ago for some algae (maybe mustard, not sure) and left my SWG at 90% for 12 hrs a day. Now...