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I’m having exact same problem, did they brick it with firmware. I’m see a few people saying the same thing.

Final updates the sand was dead in my filter, and there were cracks in the underground plumbing for the pool. The clay had created a somewhat environment where the water wasn't leaking but was pulling in tiny air bubbles. I replaced the sand in my filter, put new plumbing in and 4 days later...

Ok well, it’s taken me 10 hours to remove the deck, pick axe down 3 feet of Texas clay in the Texas heat. Finally removed the pipe that was pierced in multiple places and leaking, the clay made it operational to an extent. I have a sneaky suspicion it was damaged on install, as this is the first...

Ok opened a huge can of worms today! There were too many bubbles in the pump basket, and the filter was taking in air. So I dug down in the clay where our pipes are and as I scrapped some of the clay away, hisssss, then gurgle, there’s a hole in the pipe that’s been probably semi air tight...

Hey - yeah spent all evening doing it. I ended up with some pressure unions. I tested everything, no leaks, good pressure! I also replaced my sand in the end. I had it out for the deep clean and just for $30 and my own peace of mind, I replaced it. From now on I’ll maintain it. I remember...

YOU ARE AMAZING, this is exactly what I was asking! Thank you so much!

I didn’t that’s todays job, what I’ve been doing is just buying PVC pipe and connecting then sawing through it. Do you have an suggestions to make it so I can remove them easily?

Any tips, I’ve deep cleaned my sand filter. I don’t want to connect it all up if my sand actually needs replacing. Is there any tell tale signs.

Im going for it. Time to clean that filter. I removed the cap on the bottom to drain it and it was slimy green sand in the hold, smelt of chloramines so I know the chlorine is getting there.

Ok everyone, so I feel I’m getting closer I can see the pool bot a lot better, I couldn’t see it before. Still milky/cloudy. I did notice in my filter of my bot some sand, does this look like filter sand? I’m trying to ascertain whether my kids in the past brought it in, or if it’s from my...

Oh no 🙈 I’m so sorry! Thank you ma’am!

This is great advice and much appreciated! I’ve had to order more testing fluid from TFT! Lol. The 10ML line has faded already!! Yeah, you’re totally right and I didn’t realize that a very high chlorine level would mean fast depletion. My big win today was 11 FC to 19 FC when I added a gallon...

I actually removed them a few months ago for that reason. I had a simply solid plastic ladder that’s removed.

Can you please see my last post, I’d invite any words of wisdom.

Ok I’m getting so baffled. Check out my logs for today. 31 last night, to 27 this morning, overnight loss of 4. I’m at 11 FC and 1 CC at 8pm. Just added 1 gallon to get back over slam, should take it to 19 FC, going to check in 30 minutes. The pool is scrubbed clean, the bot is scrubbed...

Most of those places are 2 hours from me, does anyone get theirs delivered from someone reputable?

Foam looked great, white as snow lol. I do have a confession to make, I took out the pool bot, and I usually just rinse out the bucket and filters. But I actually inspected it fully. Oh my word! That thing is a trap of dirt, oil, and foliage! So I spent an hour cleaning the thing. Can’t believe...

Yeah that math is right pool volume is correct. This batch of chlorine was brand new and delivered, could tell it came from the “factory” and not storage. It seemed a lot stronger too. I’m usually scavenging crappy LC from Lowe’s etc, that’s been sitting hence not as strong.

Yeah I added about 1/2 cup of DE to the filter last night, didn’t realize about the deep clean on the sand filter I’ll take a look at it. Yeah pool steps are out at the moment. Check foam on weir door? What does that mean exactly? Like I can see both sides of the the weir door already and...

Thank you sir. So with a sand filter does it take time to clear up the pool in terms of it being milky? Can the sand in the filter be the problem itself? Although last night I still didn’t pass the OCLT and 1 CC. For some reason the fresh batch of Chlorine I got from Wally, was super strong...

Thank you; only lost 1 FC overnight, but pool still milky/grey. CC at 1 too, so something still lurking but can feel the end is high. Sand filter is clearly taking it’s time haha! Keeping it at slam level until clear and CC is 0.5.

Ok some updates: PH has risen to 7.1, that seems like a big jump? It rained a lot yesterday. Although Cal-Hypo probably the likely candidate. (And yes will switch to LC once available locally, I’ve always used LC, Cal-Hypo was a last minute Hail Mary!) FC: 14 CC: 1 CYA: Between 30 and 40. So...

Ok that’s good advice thank you, I’ll adjust accordingly. I’ll do a new CYA test today to confirm. So do I round up then?

Yes a hypothesis it is! Just an update, OCLT results were: FC 12.5 (8:46pm) to FC 7 (8:53am) So a total loss of 5.5 overnight, clearly something in the water still, just happy that the chlorine depletion has slowed down. PH is still showing low, measured at 6.8 this morning so up 0.2 from...

Yeah it seems a few factors played into it. There is a telegraph cable that comes over one side of the pool, and some birds whilst we were on vacation decided to do a heck load of pooping into the pool from said cable, I can tell as it’s all over the deck. On top of that it was during some of...

Thank you, I'll keep you udpated. Do you just have to wait out the cloudiness from cal-hypo, or is there a way to clear it up?

Yep been scrubbing and keeping the robot going :)

Ok for the first time in a little while it looks like the FC is holding. Last night with no sun I was losing 13 FC to 0 in 30 minutes, right now, it's slowed right down, still losing some in direct Texas sun with lower than ideal CYA, but definitely feeling better about it. Locally we've run out...

Ok now it's: FC: 10.5 CC: 1.5