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I had algae the week of July 4 and have never been back to crystal clear after SLAMming. Was a little cloudy yesterday and more cloudy today. Added some chlorine this morning. Here’s my numbers. Any thoughts or suggestions? I know CYA is high, but would rather not replace 10,000 gallons...

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Pool Math had the SLAM at 39.

My SLAM is complete, and I'm letting the chlorine levels drop. My hardness and alkalinity are a little low. At what point should I work to balance these? Chlorine is down to 9.6 today, so I'm within target but I will try to let it settle between 7 and 8. Last test results: FC - 9.6 CC - 0 pH -...

Thanks. After posting I did some more reading about SLAM and used the Pool Math app to give me the recommended amount of chlorine to add. I’m going to do a full brushing in the morning as well.

Test results: FC 3.8 CC 0 pH 7.4 CH 236 TA 78 CYA 100 Temp 85

Hi all - I was away for a couple days this week and while I was gone it rained pretty hard. Pump ran for the normal amount of time while I was gone, and I have a in line chlorinator (don't judge me!). I tested the water this morning and as I expected, the levels were not bad enough to account...

Just the long plastic piece with the rope attached to the end of the solar cover, used to pull the cover across the pool.

I've seen a few pictures like the one below of a device that would help me extend the solar cover by myself and evenly. Right now I grab one corner and walk along the edge, but the opposite side always folds over or bunches up. Does anyone know what these are called or have experience with such...

I'd be wary of a dimmer switch like the Lutron as well. You can always try it and see if it works. This switch has a 5w minimum - might be worth checking out as well. https://moeshouse.com/products/us-push-button-wifi-light-switch-no-neutral?sscid=61k7_wsm0n

Multiport. Are you referring to something similar to the Hayward in-line sight glass above, or are there other options?

Sand filter. I have a fixed waste pipe that runs to the back of my hard. I was thinking I could put it line to see when backwash runs clear as there's no sight glass on the filter.

I replaced very old DE filter last year with a sand filter and there's no sight glass on the valve. I was used to watching that to see when water ran clear. If this is not the best option for that, are there any suggestions other than replacing the valve?

I'd like to add something like this to my pool, but being in Michigan I was thinking about building one that wraps over the pool cap (see photo) and is plumbed from an inlet inside the pool. It would have to be able to be removed at the end of the season so I can install the safety cover. Has...

Hi - has anyone installed an in-line sight glass? I have a new filter and there is no sight glass on the valve. I'm looking at the Hayward options (like Hayward 2 in. Socket Pool In-Line Sight Glass SP1074S - The Home Depot) , but it's not clear to me if the ID of the sight glass is the OD of...

Hi - I just got a quote to install a Pentair IC40 and connect it to my Intelliconnect controller. At about $3,500 (plus salt) it was considerably more than I expected based on the price of the hardware. Is this reasonable? Is it worth the upfront cost?

Honestly cost is a factor. Filter are 2x sand. We have a major expense coming up to resurface and paint in the spring, so I've been focusing maybe a little too much on cost. If the cartridge provides considerably better pool clarity and I may only have to clean it once or twice a season, sounds...

Hi - I have a (very) old DE filter that's starting to fail. I want to replace with a new sand filter, but have had challenges getting people to reply and provide quotes. How hard is this to install? My biggest concern is the valves, which are right at ground level. I've done some PVC plumbing...

Sounds like you should call Pentair support to confirm that you're bricked rather than some other issue. I was on a call with them a week or so ago and they pushed an update to my IntelliConnect - I'm at 1.5.1.1 (May 19 2021) - hopefully they've stopped pushing the bad update. I've had pretty...

In your research, did you determine what the Dolpin equivalent of the 920 is?

Hi - I was looking for information on the Tagalus ClerarPro filters and found your post. How is the filter 9 years later?

I'm not sure that something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WNKQ28B/ can handle the amps a pump would draw. Why not go entry level automation with something like this? IntelliConnect Pool Control System

Hi - I have painted concrete coping that's dirty (see photo) - any suggestions for a cleaner that won't impact pool chemistry? Thanks!