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  1. RichardL

    Aqualink down?

    Came back up for a few minutes and right back down again here…..
  2. RichardL

    Aqualink down?

    Same here in Texas….
  3. RichardL

    Aqualink down?

    Is the Aqua Link Network down??? Anyone else having trouble signing in to their network??
  4. RichardL

    New EVO 614i Robot Pool Cleaner Review

    Update Had my EVO 614IQ a little over a month now. Bought it per Jimrahbe’s recommendation. We went on vacation for a week and it ran on schedule everyday we were gone. Was even able to check on my phone and see that it was running at 300 miles away..😂😂😂 Came back and pool was clean as ever...
  5. RichardL

    First time pool owner.

    Welcome! You are in the right place. Moderators and people on here are great. I put my pool in 4 years ago. Going by the recommendations of TFP, my pool has never been slammed or shocked since the day it was put in. Pool store hates me but oh well!!! 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️😂😂😂😂
  6. RichardL

    New EVO 614i Robot Pool Cleaner Review

    So far haven’t had any problems but…I’ve only unplugged it 2 or 3 times. It lives in the pool most of the time…. Only time it’s been out of the water was to clean the filter. I’m well satisfied. I’m like Jim tho. I would rather it had a threaded water tight connector..
  7. RichardL

    New EVO 614i Robot Pool Cleaner Review

    Well…..Had the EVO614 IQ for a week now. I have to say that Jim is right on in his review. My pool is cleaner than it’s ever been. I’ve used a Maytronics with the pleated filter ever since the pool was put in. It done a good job picking up fines in my pool, but so far the fine filter in the...
  8. RichardL

    New EVO 614i Robot Pool Cleaner Review

    Jim, Thanks to you, I just got the EVO 614iq ordered from Margaret. When I told her I was ordering it based on your review on TFP, she wanted to raise the price!!!😂😂😂. Should be here in a few days. Thanks for your review!
  9. RichardL

    New EVO 614i Robot Pool Cleaner Review

    Jim, u should be getting a commission from the EVO people……just convinced me I need the 614IQ robot. 😂 I’ll be calling Margaret in the morning to order one with the fine filter. Do they have an extra fine filter or do u know?
  10. RichardL

    Rust on Top Rails

    Does anyone have any input on this??? Thought I would refresh it with all the political happenings this past week and see if I can get more responses…..
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    Rust on Top Rails

    Kinda what I’m thinking! Hopefully one of the chem gurus on will chime in?
  12. RichardL

    Rust on Top Rails

    Thanks for the reply….All I seen in the warranty is it is voided withe use of chlorine salt generating system which I don’t have. Says nothing else about water chemistry balance. I’ve used TFP method since pool purchase.
  13. RichardL

    Rust on Top Rails

    I have a 4 year old Doughboy Palm Shore 16 x 32 and the top rails have started rusting. So…..I went to the dealer to check on it and see if warranty may help pay for the rails. First question the owner asked was what is my CH and TA. I told her that the CH was 50 and the TA was 70 and they...
  14. RichardL

    At my wits end this summer

    With CYA at 70 in your Salt Water pool you should be targeting a FC level of 8-10 ppm. The minimum is 5 ppm. At 4 ppm you are staying below the minimum requirement for a CYA of 70. I would try to keep it on the high end 8-10 ppm, especially in hot weather….don’t take long below minimum to...
  15. RichardL

    Pollen? Mystery dirt.

    KT….Here is one of the articles on about using DE in your sand filter. I buy pool DE at Lowe’s and usually add some to the sand filter about twice a year. With the use of skimmer socks I don’t have to backwash and rinse very often….Like I said above about a 1/2 cup is all it takes in my pool to...
  16. RichardL

    Pollen? Mystery dirt.

    ktmo21…I live out in the country here in East Texas and have basically the same problem u have. The skimmer socks help. I use Skimmer socks year round and I’ve never had one stop up. I just check the skimmer every couple of days and rinse the sock out if needed, especially after mowing. To...
  17. RichardL

    Quick comment on PoolMath update

    Went to test pool this afternoon and noticed app had updated….logged test results and then noticed all my history was gone. Went in and clicked restore subscription on the IPhone. Went back to app and still no history. Was a little disturbed at this point. Logged in to the forum to see if it...
  18. RichardL

    Water level drop - DFW area

    Same over here in East Texas. Also using around 5ppm Chlorine a day! My pool is in sun from sun up til about 7 in the evening…..
  19. RichardL

    New AGP Install - To Counter Sink or Not to Counter Sink

    Here’s a pic of our 16’x32’ Doughboy pool 24” in ground. Works out well for us.
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    Stenner Pump Install Questions & Guidance

    Garry here is pic of my install. It is simple but it works. I used the Stenner Econ T (15gpd) with the built in timer, puts out 1.33 oz per minute. I also bought the tank from Stenner, but, you can use any suitable container. The timer is super accurate. My pool pump in on an intertec timer...
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  23. RichardL

    Bleach dosing automated

    Do a search on Stenner Pumps in search bar at the top of the page. Lots of Stenner pump installations and info. I installed the ECON-T ( 15 GPD RATED)with built-in timer on 15 gallon tank. Injects set amount of LC at set time when pump is running…..works great. Easy Installation!!
  24. RichardL

    Adding Stenner...

    I agree with Ron…. no reason why it shouldn’t work.. clean it good before adding LC.
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    Adding Stenner...

    I installed a Stenner pump a few weeks back on my pool. Works great! Those look like threaded caps in the pic. If so, you can bush down to the correct size for your injection fitting. Lowe’s or Home Depot has the fittings. I bought the Econ-T Stenner pump (15 gpd) with built-in timer mounted...
  26. RichardL

    Recommendations for automatic liquid chlorine feeder

    I installed an Econ-T Stenner pump which has a built-in timer and 15 gallon tank that I ordered from poolweb.com a few weeks back. Installation was simple and straightforward. Pump I ordered has a 15 gallon per day rating. Pump puts out 1.33 oz of LC per minute. Works really well. Timer...
  27. RichardL

    I keep adding SO much chlorine everyday! It keeps burning off!

    Timmco….I’m in NE Texas. With the hot weather we’ve had for the last week, I’ve been using on average 3.5 to 4ppm a day in my 16600 gallon pool. My pool is in full sun most of the day. I would say your usage is pretty normal.
  28. RichardL

    How Clear is TFP Clear? Let's See (Pics Only Please).

    Clear enough to see my shadow in 7‘ end!! :cool: lol
  29. RichardL

    What's your current pool temp?

    Went to the beach for 4 days….pool temp was 84 when we left last Thursday and was 89.7 when we got back home yesterday afternoon…. Just right!!
  30. RichardL

    Coming chlorine shortage? - It is Here!

    Just bought two 6 gallon cases of LC here in East Texas today. Lowe’s had plenty. Had to move buckets of pucks out of the way to get to the LC. Shortage not here yet……..