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Replacing the check valve seems to have solved the problem. The bottom of the flap might have looked a little worn out but nothing crazy noticeable. I’m going to order a few and keep them on hand in case the company ever stops making them or goes out of business.

@Jimrahbe This was this morning when I just stepped outside to check. Water level in the spa lowered to right above the jet. Water level in the pool raised about 1/4 of an inch. So it’s definitely draining back into the pool.

If I turn the equipment off and open the check valve to clean the debris out, will water be flowing out of the opening like a faucet? Any guidance on how to properly do this? Turn off equipment first, etc.? Are most of the spas draining like that regardless if there is an issue with the check...

Here is a photo of it this morning, right above the spa jets. Using a flashlight, I can look in the window of the check valve on the spa jet line and see debris settled at the bottom. For the life of me I can’t see the flapper opening or closing when I turn the equipment on and off. Where is...

@Jimrahbe saw you helping on the other spa draining post. Would love some advice here, thanks in advance!

I’m pretty sure it’s probably the check valve but was wondering what everyone’s thoughts are. We opened the pool a week ago. The equipment runs during the day and is off at night. The last two days I’ve been up before the pool equipment turned on and I’ve noticed the spa drained, which I would...

Just opened the pool on Wednesday, May 15th. The company who opened my pool did the entire start up process. Last night I tested the water using my Taylor Test kit and here are the numbers I got. FC- 0 CC- 0 TA- 50 CH- 325 PH- 7.2 CYA- 60 Temperature- 62 Should I first add baking soda...

What does everyone do when they go on vacation for a week? I use liquid chlorine to sanitize my pool. At the beginning of the season I start with pucks until my CYA gets into range and then I switch over to liquid chlorine. Here are my test results and I plan to be away for 9 days. FC- 4 CC-...

I appreciate your response. I’m sorry for my delayed response. I’d have to figure out what the design flow rate is for the Hayward UV/Ozone system and then what flow rate would be coming into the system from the Hayward VS Pump in Spa Mode set at 100%. The PB did open up the UV cabinet and...

Here are photos during the issues I’ve experienced with the leak / wet spots under the equipment. While the equipment is in spa mode I believe it defaults to 100%. This past weekend I lowered the speed to around 40% and slowly adjusted it up to about 60% to see if it made a difference. I...

I’ve only used the heater to heat the pool a handful of times. I usually never have my VSP set above 80% while in pool mode. I do not have a heater bypass. Attached are photos of the pool pad.

Sorry for the long post but I’m looking for some guidance. The pool company has been receptive and working with me but I was wondering if there is anyone who has experienced this before. Last year a few times (maybe three) while the equipment / pool was in spa mode with the heater on and the...

Quick question for everyone and I appreciate your responses in advance. Last year was our first full season with our pool. As expected with a new plaster pool, I spent the season adding MA to lower the PH. Last season I adjusted the CH twice and added liquid chlorine daily to keep the FC in...

Can you explain this? Why would you fail the OCLT if the UV is working?

Right now the Pool Math App has the CSI as ~0.20. I can’t seem to find the article on CSI. Obviously we want that number as close to 0.0 as possible. Is it better to have the CSI more on the negative side or the positive side? Thanks in advance!

Perfect, thank you for the reply! I do have the TF-100 test. Also, should I bring the calcium hardness up to 300?

Last year was my first season owning our newly built inground , liquid chlorine plaster pool with an attached spa. The help here is incredible and the test kit makes it so much easier to properly balance and maintain the water chemistry. My pool company opened the pool for me on Thursday, May...