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I unscrewed all of the connections, cleaned everything, and put it back together and it works. Thanks for your help! Several things came out of this: You saved me from buying a new pump My wife is now OK that I bought a multimeter a month ago I know how to install my SWG

All I did was touch a voltage regulator to several places on it to know power was getting to it, but nothing more specific than that yet. Will look into checking the different wires. My current timer is an Intermatic (E10694 I think, picture attached). Honestly, I don't ever use the timing...

Finally got the the screw out by using a Dremel. I guess the good news is there was no power going to L1 nor L2, so the timer seems to be the issue. Any suggestion on what to get as a replacement? It'll be powering both the pump and a SWG.

How would you break the screw off? I've been working on it for 30 minutes without success.

Thanks for all the info. I tried getting to L1 and L2 but one of the screws holding the cap on won't turn. Just applied some silicone lubricant and will try again in a bit. Any suggestions to get it to turn?

I think my pump might be dead. Any suggestions on figuring out for sure and/or what pump to get instead? I'm really late getting the pool going this year. Just drained it and had it cleaned. When I went to test power to the pump and flipped the timer to on, nothing happened. I used a voltage...

Thanks! That helps me understand better.

Ok, I'll do that. Although, what's the point of testing TA and CH and the TFP guidance then? I'll have to test the water from the hose to see what it is, but haven't filled anything since last year.

Been tied up but trying to get this finished. I checked my pool chemicals and I have: ph: 8 TA: 110 CH: 225 CYA: not sure (accidentally crushed my tube and am ordering a new one) Salt: probably around 0 (ordering tests) Chlorine: 0 It sounds like I shouldn't worry about TA until I get...

That's a good question. I would guess that that patio portion next to the house does, but don't know for sure. I'm not sure about the portion that directly surrounds the pool. There are a couple places where it has cracked, which makes me think it might not, but I am not very knowledgeable in...

Here's two pictures. It's concrete that extends ~3' from the pool. Beyond that, wood deck for ~50%, garden ~25%, and concrete patio ~25%.

In prepping to install a SWCG I purchased, it looks like my pool is not bonded. I'm not sure how old my pool is (we purchased the home two years ago), but the pump is not bonded and I do not see any bare copper wires by any of the equipment. Where do people go from here? I suppose the answer...

Thanks everyone! Got my SWG and will be installing it soon.

I'm about to order a SWG and I have a couple questions. For reference, this is my 3rd season with my pool (the pool is much older). I'm ordering a SWG in hopes that it will simplify my pool maintenance, and have decided on a CircuPool RJ-45 PLUS. Here are pictures of my setup. pH: Should I...

Thanks everyone! Apologies for not responding earlier. Had several other things come up that I had to battle before I could get back to the pool. I ended up disconnecting the pump from all of the plumbing. I cleaned all the connections, the pump lid, and the drain plugs, and then gave everything...

I think my sand filter (Pentair TA 60D) has some damage. We had a lot of leaves fall into the pool and the skimmer got clogged up which resulted in bubbles coming out the return jets. I shut off the pump, cleaned out everything, and started it up again. But some bubbles continue to come out the...

We just opened our pool and our sand filter is leaking at the top. Here's a little video showing the leak. Does this seem like an o-ring that needs replacement? I tried tightening the two screws on the collar, but it was already pretty tight and had no effect. Thanks in advance!

Thank you! I had looked at that when I started learning about winterizing but forgot about it. Lots to figure out during the first year. Appreciate the help.

I measured how deep my return jets are and they are ~20" below the waterline, which is ~18" below the top of the skimmer. I never realized they were that deep and I can't imagine pumping out that much water and putting it back in when I open it (nearly 1/3 of the volume of the pool). I'm now...

Thanks! And sorry for the late reply. Things have been crazy. Here's a follow-up and a new question: I have a mesh safety cover. I don't imagine much light gets through it, but does that change anything in regards to CYA? I can't figure out how to remove my return jet eyeballs (picture below)...

I read Pool School, the wiki, and several posts on winterizing, but have a couple clarifying questions: CYA is very low. Should I bring it back up before closing, or wait for spring? I have one skimmer and it has a hole for the main drain and a hole to the pump. Is a gizmo only meant to be used...

That's good! We do have a lot of trees right by the pool and covering part of it. I guess as long as my free chlorine is in the appropriate range, whatever it is won't be an issue to anyone swimming?

I'll sometimes find these little segmented strands floating around in my pool. They are often curled up in a circular shape. Adding a few photos, but it's hard to get a get one of them. Is it algae, a worm, eggs, or something else? Thanks for the help!