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Also, why is the price range so wide in replacements? I see $30-$190! What am I suppose to get?

Thank you for the swift replies. I’m finally home during daylight to work on this. The flow switch is intact & is facing the correct way. We checked the SwGC & didn’t note any buildup (we also just cleaned it not long ago). So that would mean the switch is bad & we should order a replacement...

Hello! I check equipment yesterday & noticed our SWGC says No flow even though pump is running, filter pressure level is normal, skimmer baskets are empty. I unplugged the sensor & plugged it back in with no change. Any ways to check if i need to replace the flow switch or if I have a bigger...

Thanks! I played with the jandy valve a few times & it looks like the clog was able to pull through into pump basket. There is now suction in that pipe. that line was open the entire time, so not sure what caused it to start working again. @Jimrahbe I actually check the pool a few times a...

Hi! My pool has 2 skimmer baskets & the one farthest from the equipment is clogged with leaves. I e read some old threads on using an air compressor or a garden hose to work the clog out, but I don’t understand what exactly I need to do. Also, my air compressor isn’t working properly, so I’m...

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I remember seeing the remote control mode, I just don’t remember what it said 🤦🏻‍♀️. I have timers for the pump settings, but that’s the only automatic thing I have.

For sure! I’ve already located all the plugs & have the plan to drain & shut off the breaker in the unfortunate event that we lose power. I’ve studied some of the threads from last year so prepare. I was just curious if the low temp thing is there & I’m missing it (not sure how) or if it’s...

Hello! I referred to the owner’s manual & the low temperature settings should be in the configuration menu, however, there is no option when I scroll through. Do some tristar models have it & others don’t? Do I need to worry about the lack of it? I reprogrammed our pump timers/speed to run at...

Thank you so much! I have read through these links, so I’d like to double check if you don’t mind. My current CYA is 50, will be raising to 70. Current salt is 600 (per the k-1766 test before adding any salt), & since I want somewhere around 3500 per the above linked article, per pool Math...

Our pool is a little over a month old & our SWG has been installed. I have been using TF test kit & have the salt test kit ready to go. I have searched & searched trying to find an article or a forum post that explains exactly what I need to do now, step by step, but haven’t had any luck. Will...

Hmm. By organic you mean like leaves, etc in the pool? There really hasn’t been much. I checked CYA on Wednesday or Thursday & it was 65 or so. I’ll see if I have those results in my purse lol. Do you suggest I add more bleach than pool math days for a couple of days to see if I can get FC up?

I’m an idiot & didn’t realize I could log the results!! :oops: I was pressing each test on that overview screen & entering the amount & adding the chemical it recommended. I went back & added a couple of days but I don’t have every days logs unfortunately. I was scribbling on random pieces of paper.

Got the muriatic acid today (been using up the dry acid for now), haven’t been able to find liquid chlorine so have been using 7.5% bleach. CYA is right around 65, pH 7.6-8.2, but FC is consistently low like 1.5-2.5. I add the recommended amount of bleach & acid every day. What am I doing wrong...

Also, are these correct?

How often do I test the pH & FC in order to adjust? Multiple times per day?

New pool is finally done & filled! 🏊‍♀️ I’m using my TF-100 kit for daily tests, but we can’t get pH down, FC up, & CYA consistent. pH-consistently 8.2. Can’t find Muriatic acid, so have been adding dry acid per pool math. I know our water features/kids splashing can raise pH, but how often...

Did a search & found the wonderfully informative article on performing the CYA test so I’ll be accurate next time!

FC 1.5 CYA 20 (not sure I understood this test accurately, but will go with this for now) too low so would need to add pH 7.8 - on high end of acceptable CH 275 - too low so would need to add calcium chloride TA 460 - too high so would need to add acid to lower this number, then aerate so pH...

Fair request! Question: I have a SWG, but since I’m going to be using liquid chlorine for the first month (right??), do I enter liquid chlorine or SWG on that link?

So I tested water from the faucet that will fill the pool. Do I do anything with these reaults? FC 1.5 pH 7.8 CH 275 TA 460

Apologies, I should have said: I did order my TF-100, so I’m ready in that regard! I will read those articles. Thanks!

Hi! We are finally in the home stretch of our build. We are scheduled for plaster Monday, acid wash & fill to start on Tuesday. Then Wednesday or Thursday the guy will come out to show me how to operate everything, talk about the water chemistry, etc. Should I just ignore his chemistry teachings...