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Hello All, Just an observation and surprise. We just moved from Central Florida to Murrieta Ca. I was looking to purchase some liquid chlorine and it's not sold in the 2.5 gal totes here. Used to get if for about $5 before. Not sold at Leslies either out here. The home had a pool guy, we were...

Hello All, Been here a while. Currently living in Lakeland Fl, our swim season is approx April-October. Looking for info on swim season in Murrieta Ca/Riverside County. Our current pool doesn't have heating, We swim when water gets around 82 or warmer, tops out around 90s in summer. Looking at...

Hello All, So I've taken the plunge and purchased the Taylor Speedstir to utilize my with my test kit. Used it for the first time today here's my impression and review. First and foremost, it's a nifty addition to the test kit and it makes me feel geekier than I already am with my test kit! The...

Hello All, Well I pulled the trigger an purchased a new Dolphin Nautilus Plus with CleverClean Item# 99996403-PC it was $669 delivered. I've had it for about a week and it's done about 4 cleanings. In a nut shell I'm satisfied. In-depth review follows. Some history. I've done the hand...

Hello All, Currently running a 3/4 HP 2-speed 115V motor. I'm interested in running high for 1/2 hour to an 1 hour on high speed then rest on low. High for better skimming action. I move approx. 45 gpm on high and 22 on low. I've purchased a DC12v Multifunction Delay Timing on/off Optocouple...

Hello All, I've got a leak, inground 17K pool. Not visible in any of the above ground piping. I'm in central Florida, so the daily showers do a great job of masking it. Salt and CYA levels are going down quicker than normal splash out. With all the rain we've had the level is comes up, but I...

Hello All, Even us "experts" have issues from time to time, we are human and make mistakes. I'll share my tale of woe. Black Algae. It happens. Diamond Brite surface, gives a nice place for it to grab on to. So here in Florida, water temps get close to 90 degrees in the summer, uncovered pool...

Hello All, I need to add about 16lbs of Calcium Chloride to my 17K plaster pool, its currently measuring at approx 250 and will bring it to 350 and remeasure. Being in Florida getting deicer isn't the easiest thing to do, but the internet is my friend and Homedepot is close by: 25 lb...

Hello All, Received a Calimar Titanium edition to replace a Compupool CPX series power supply that died. The paperwork states its a CircuPool G Series Power Pack. Compared to the CPX/CPSC units there is more heatsink surface area, it extends to the sides. It looks like the powersupply/main board...

Hello all, Well if you've followed my earlier post on Compupool SWCG. I used to recommend them, past tense. I had a CPSC-48, that had a cell problem, got replacement cell, then had a power supply (PS) issue, got replacement. Upgraded to new CPX system. Had a cell issue, replaced, now another PS...

Hello All, Hope this helps others. I have been a supporter of Compupool SWCG but my support is wavering. I've had issues with previous products (CPSC), but they have stood by the warranty and have addressed the issues. Recently received a NO CELL indication on the LCD. Checked the amphenol...

Hello All, Here in central Florida, I needed to add more salt and stabilizer to my pool recently. We've had lots of rain and I thought it's evaporating pretty quickly, but then my salt level and stabilizer level have gone down. Those shouldn't go down with evaporation. Looking for tips to fine...

Hello All, Well my 2-speed motor starting making noises this week. The pump its self is a Sta-rite Duraglas PEA5D-180L/P2R5D-181L (Impeller C105-92PS Diffuser C1-216P) (Frankensteined to a 2-speed) Ordered a new shaft seal and bearings for my AO Smith SQL1072R. Motor was installed in summer of...

Head scratcher here. Beginning of the season I added 5 lbs of stabilizer to bring my CYA into range 60-80. So a few weeks ago I needed to increase my pump run time and SWCG output to maintain proper FC levels. (Bells should have been going off but I chalked it up to burn off due to longer...

Hello, I'm getting this error message (Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.) when I try to go to page 2 on Unanswered Threads Week link. It's showing that there are: Results 1 to 29 of 73 Link Pg 1 - http://www.troublefreepool.com/search.php?searchid=492322 Link Pg 2 -...

Hello All, Looking at getting a solar pool cover. At the widest points my pool measures 21 X 36 Feet. You can see it in my avatar on the side. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting a 12 mil cover. Not sure if I should get a 20 or 16 ft wide one and fill in the gap. I'm also looking at getting a...

Hello All! Finally Autumn has arrived in Florida!!! Dry air and cool. Mother nature has thrown the switch!

Link to AO Smith Swimming Pool Pump University Guide https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_Kqsmj3TAZFWnBFWm5KWTJ0WVU/edit?usp=sharing Talks about motor types, how a pool water pump works, replacement motor selection, voltage, Service Factor, capacitors, and other stuff. The motor trouble shooting...

Hello All, Is there a stock solar controller that offers a 2-speed relay for high/low pump operations. When solar is called for motor switches to high, no solar, low speed. Doing some ground work, thinking about adding solar.

Hello, I found this site that did a test with the different style seals. http://www.wilesroad.com/tuneup3.html It got me thinking does it really matter? (looks like the PS-516 has been relabled to PS-3960) For example a Sta-Rite 17304-0100S cross references to a PS-200 (General Service...

Hello All, I've got a 1995 Toro self propelled mower that was giving be fits. I knew it was a carb issue, cleaned it, but it kept gunking up. I knew it really needed to be dip cleaned but didn't want to have the chemical cleaner around. Checked on eBay and got a new replacement for $25 bucks...

Hello guys, I'm noticing additional spacing at the end of my post. It looks to be 4 or 5 lines. Any idea why? Thanks in advance. Bob

Hello All, My pool light power supply was having issues, I could tap it and it would start working. That lasted for about 6 months. Today I took some time and my multimeter to trouble shoot the issue. It turned out to be the fuse holder has corroded/rotted/cracked. Unfortunately the power...

Hello All, I had a Compupool CPSC-48 that I've replaced with a CPX-36 unit. That's a whole another story, but here's my review of the CPX-36 and install. Overall the unit is easy to install with basic electrical and plumbing skills. The unit comes with 2 unions designed to fit 2 inch PVC...

Hello All, First of all I'm a pretty frugal guy. I tend to shop around for what I think may be the best value. I purchased a couple of large cost items that I've had to use the Visa Extended Warranty Protection not all cards offer it, so you may want to check your card. First item was my Smart...

Hello All, I've made a review of my Smart Kleen Nitro here: http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/34197-Smart-Pool-Nitro-SmartKleen-Universal-Review?highlight=smart+kleen+nitro+review Here's the video I made: http://youtu.be/PXkrWEcncbY Overall I'm happy with the unit. It's an inexpensive...

I came across this in my searches. It's a PDF from A.O.Smith that has great info on motors. Talks about motor shapes, service factors, and has a good trouble shooting guide (Complete with a disclaimer.) It's too big to post as an attachment so here's the link to google drive: Full version...

Hello All, Have you heard of using a pressure treated dowel in the base of a pool railing to prevent it from bending/collapsing when you tighten it into the fitting. It sounds like a solid idea (pun intended). I've got a 1.9" OD with .049" wall thickness stainless railing. Looks like I'll...

I know different forum programs have different features, I was wondering if there is a "Like" or "Thank You" feature that can be added to post. Just a little tick box, if you find the reply useful you can "like it" or "Thank you".

Hello All, My 3rd unit CPSC-48 has died. 3 units in 30 months approximately. Power supply issues. Compupool is replacing the CPSC series with the CPX series. New design of powersupply and cell. It will be $400 for the replacement unit with cell and 2 years of coverage. I'll be taking the...