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I have a Compupool C35 SWB that recently fried the board and melted the end of the cell, including melting down the protective cap/cup that covers the wires. :mad: Since you can't get them without ordering a whole new SWG (which I don't want to do!) I was wondering if anyone had an old one...

Excellent. I'll give that a shot. Thank for the advice.

Hi - turned on the pool heater today and noticed that it cycled a few times. Took off the cover and noticed it was shooting flames out the edges. Disconnected it, blew out the leaves and debris and it's still doing it. It's been turned off and gas supply off as well. Do I need to disassemble...

Thanks Jason for quick reply - I was thinking the 2 speed pump as well. Do I stick w a 1 HP 2-speed pump? Also, do I need a new Intermatic timer to run a 2-speed? Suggestions on timer choices?

Hi - I believe I have a pump impeller failure, as it's not turning anymore and I get a 'whining' from the motor. The pump is about 8 years old, and this is the second season I've had issues w/it. Last season I replaced the capacitor for the motor after it failed. I get modest pressure on my 3...

Thanks Jason - that's what I thought. I'm going to see if I can slightly "elevate" the seat to see if that gives me enough clearance to get the bulkhead fitting started... otherwise I'm breaking up some concrete!

So when I cloud the pool last year I removed the spa jets, but did not re-instal the outer rings between that hold the bench to the pipes (because they broke when being removed, and I ordered spares). So basically I just plugged the pipes with the plugs, but they were free to move behind the...

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Thanks! I took off the capacitor, tested it (faulty) and drove down to Grainger and picked up the last one they had in stock. $6 later the pump is running great! just saved me a fortune in not buying a new pump! thanks again mas985

Thanks - I took the capacitor out. Is there a way to check it on the bench to confirm it's bad?

Hi - have a 240v 1.5 HP single speed Hayward pump (motor model UST1152 or C48L2nN134C1 ?) It's getting voltage to the wiring in the back, from the timer. The impeller also spin freely. When I switch the power on at the timer, I get nothing on the pump. Not even a "whirring" sound. Can...

Thanks. Ill add baking soda tomorrow am and run filter 24/7. Have to get a bit of fiber clear in the am. When is the right time to introduce the VitC powder to eliminate the yellow stains on liner (I confirmed it was metal last year w vitamin C in a sock test). I believe I do that when PH is...

Should I be running the pump/filter now, and at what schedule? Thanks

Thanks. I'm using the Taylor test kit with battery operated magnetic pill/tube tester/mixer thingy. I think it was TA that was 10. Sorry, at the doctor office w my daughter now... I put in the 2 drops of 0007 and 5 drops of 0008, sample turned green then I added drops of 0009 till it turned...

Opened the pool today to some greenish, could still see bottom in shallow end, dirty water. 2x over the winter I drained off about 8 inches of water due to storms and snow melting on cover. It's been a tough storm season in NJ. Levels are FC - 0 CC - 0 PH 7.0 Cya - close to 0 TA- 10 I have...

Thanks Jason, I'm using the AquaChek strips, but don't have the insert. i think the kids opened the package and just kept the bottle, so all i had was the few lines on the back of the bottle that had a few lines in English, Spanish and French maybe? The top of the bottle has a "1126 and...

ok - found the insert online! http://www.aquachek.com/product_images/ ... Insert.pdf says to only dip into 1 inch of water and keep the top of the strip dry! I wish that was printed on the bottle, but it's not. Have to wait until the yellow bar at the top of the strip turns black, then the...

i thought that as well, Jason. The bottle says "1. Place strip in water sample. 2. Wait 10 minutes 3. Compare to chart " Should i just dip it and leave it out of the sample for 10 minutes? Leave it in the sample for 10 minutes? I'm going to Google and see what I find. thank you

SWG is not connected yet. Using the Aqua check strips that expire 5/13.

Hi - have a 16x32 vinyl pool, for approx 19k gallons. Initial salt reading (test strips) was less than 100ppm. added 12 40lb bags of salt about 5 days ago, and they're completely disolved... now the reading is 960! According the the salt table here http://www.inyopools.com/salt_generator ...

Hi - am going to tackle the install of the CPSC 36 this weekend on my IG pool. Besides the various PVC fittings, is there anything else that might be needed from the local hardware store for the install? I notice I need to connect the power supply to the grounding lug (am I using the right term...

Ok, so I have a BBB vinyl pool that I'm keeping at FC - 3-6 CC - 0 TA - 90 PH - 7.2-7.4 . rising recently to7.6 CYA - 70 temp (heater) - 74-80 It's been like this for a few weeks. Water is very clear, but occasionally see some cloudy sections, particularly after using the leaf rake and...

Ok. So I did the Vit C test and it clearly removed the stains on side of liner, which are the same as ones on bottom. I also read the AA guide, so it looks like that's what I'll need to do. Few questions: Do I really need FC down to 0? If so, what's the quickest way to get there? My OCLT...

I have these light goldish stains on the bottom and a bit of the sides of my vinyl lined pool. They don't brush off w the brush or pool robot. They were there last year as well when I closed, and don't appear to be algae or growing . My FC is around 7-10, cc 0-0.5, ph 7.2-7.4, ch 100, cya 60...

tested again tonight, and included CH FC - 7.5 CC - 0 PH - 7.2 TA - 80 CH - 90 did not test CYA is my CH too low? Will check FC and PH levels again tomorrow to see what i'm losing, if anything overnight. thanks

yes, sorry. It came in around 7.5. I'm still getting used to telling the difference between the shades of red/yellow/purple. I must hold that test kit up to the light about 20 times before I settle on which one it matches!

awesome, thanks guys. It's surprising that now that my CYA is down 40% that I don't notice the chlorine smell as much around the pool. Going to do the OCLT test the next few days and monitor it.

So - first time pool owner. Opened a few weeks ago to clear water but a 110 CYA which would be impossible to maintain. Removed all pucks a week or so ago and will be doing BBB. Replaced about 20" of water this weekend, ad started up the pump this am. After 2 hours of pump time, here are my...