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I ordered a new O-ring to replace that as my gut is that is my most likely culprit. The only reason I think it's not pool level is that when it's not sucking, the water is at a decent level in the skimmer. Once it's flowing, it seems fine, but I'll keep an eye on it. My filter does not have a...

I do a couple things to aerate my water. I have two deck jets that I increase their distance to the max so that we can disrupt as much water as possible. I also use a my auto cover pump in our little area that we call the "beach" which is maybe 2-3 inches deep. I'll put the discharge up in the...

I'm having a sporadic issue with my pump and pulling water. Most days my pump will start and it will pull water into the pump and get my full system going, but some days I have to go out and bleed air out of the filter to get it to pull water. Once it's running it seems fine with no air in the...

I have the Taylor K2005 kit and my FC tester has readings for 1, 2, 3, 5, 7.5, 10. With a CYA of 40, I believe my acceptable range for FC is 3-7. Given that my tester is missing 4, 6, and 7 as a reading, could I be in trouble down the road? I have the FAS-DPD test that I can get into the .2...

To answer your question on aerating without the fittings, I've been able to do it. I have two deck jets that I turn on and run full power to create as many bubbles as possible. I also have a pump cover for my auto cover. I'll put that in this area I call the "beach" where it's padded and I...

Yeah I did a dose to take it up to 7. I work from home so I'll be retesting here later today. I appreciate the advice.

I’ve got everything in balance to ideal levels FC 3 PH 7.6 CYA 40 I see the max as 90 and ideal as 60-80. Should I worry about bringing that down? I'm not sure if Muriatic Acid can go bad, but I've already done the suggested amounts twice and saw minimal adjustments to the TA. Just curious if...

Alright, got the pump working. There is still air in the line but at least it’s pulling water now to get it through the filter. I want to get some chlorine and testing going while I trouble shoot the air, but I’m getting there now. Thanks guys.

Found this I forgot to take out I guess but I’m leaking water now in that union. I’m trying to get that perfectly aligned.

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I can try to grease all the o rings. I didn't do that to the filter I guess. When starting up the pump I'm trying to fill the basket with water as much as I can as well to just help prime it. I've been leaving the filter air line vented and sometimes I can hear some air leaking out. When I stop...

I did not line the o rings. I can try that on the pump.

I just opened up my pool and I'm trying to do it myself for the first time. I got the cover off, plugs pulled out for the returns and skimmers, opened up all the pipes, but now when I try running my pump, I've got pressure. Water is sitting in the bottom of the pump, but it's not filling up that...

I just got the cover off in the corner today to give a quick peek. I could see the bottom in the 5.5ft deep end. The water looked slightly dirty, but I'm sure that is partially due to the winter cover and getting some stuff into the pool. I think once the filter runs, it will clean it up. I just...

I've found that Menards is the best option for me with the liquid chlorine. Right now with 11% off it's $4.54 here in Illinois Pro-Clor Liquid Pool Shock - 1 Gallon

I do my own testing during the summer. I just thought I would get a second set of eyes to know my CYA level as that is the test that I always find myself repeating a couple times. I haven't checked the pool yet since it's still under the winter cover, but that's a good idea. I'm just...

I'm here in Illinois and plan to open my pool up in about 5-6 weeks. I have the pool company coming to open the pool, but my guess is that I should tell them to skip the opening chemicals and just get a water test done to start my SLAM. I have a pool heater, but would it be best to SLAM the pool...

Team, I think I did it and got through my SLAM. Getting all that algae out of the niche for the light finally got it I think. My FC barely moved throughout the day today and I'm just waiting to get through my OCLT, but I'm not finding the brown dead algae anymore, so I'm pretty optimistic. I...

Is your filter getting dirtier?

Should I replace the screws? They look brown

I think we found our issue! As soon as I got the outside cover off I saw it all. I pulled the lights out and brushed the inside light areas three times. I’ll be leaving this open and the lights out until I pass a test. Time to double the efforts as I think I’m close now. No places to hide.

To be safe I killed the power at the breaker for my lights. Might be hopping here after my last call.