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Thanks for your post. I like your ideas. Looks like you're doing some pretty nice work. We haven't used the heater much since we found the problem. We plan on just replacing the whole thing when we can.

Hi All! It's that time of year in NJ when we have closed pools and (this year) cover pumps hard at work diverting all of that rain water away from our pools. After the last bout of rain, I did a check on the pump we've been using for the past few years to keep the top inches of water below the...

Hi all, I hope this post finds you all well! My newest issue is one that has been building for some time now but has finally reached a point where something needs to be done and I need to decide which course of action to take. The base of my RayPak P-R406A Pool and Spa heater has been...

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Hi everyone, hope your summer is going well. A couple of weeks ago I noticed that there were air bubbles blowing out of the first jet in my raised spa. Since it was only coming out in the spa and has a Zodiac Polaris QT Spa Blower I suspected the blower was the problem. I took the blower off...

Got it. I've been poking around for a while now and can't seem to find any other mention of it.

Hi all, I've read several threads about people using automation systems like Aqualink and others to control their pool heaters. My question is: Is there a way to (simply) remotely control my Raypak R406A's heat settings (on/off temp up/temp down)? Thanks as always. Patrick

Stuck at 66 in Central NJ. While all of the rain we've had is great for temporarily reducing my water bill, I'd appreciate some clear skies so everything else could dry (like my equipment for closing that's still wet!).

Here's an example of one that has poly reinforcing threading in it. Lays flat and takes up same amount of room as the thin plastic ones you see at pool stores...

I see some user have the "TFP Platinum" supporter badge. I don't see that on the options for donating. How does one get that?

Wow. I mean REALLY WOW, like REALLY REALLY WOW! This has got to be one of the most awesome DIYs I've seen in a very long time. After 2 years of use how is it working? Need to make any major mods?

Hi All, Ever since I ditched the Nature Mineral Cartridge, I've always wondered about this. Since I'm stuck with the housing piped into the system already (sure, I could take it out and patch the pipe, but IMO this is more trouble than it's worth), is there a possible alternate use for it...

Thanks for the tip with the paper towels. The reason I had brought a water sample to store wasn't because I don't test my own water, it was because I was going there anyway. I didn't think I needed to put that it in my post.

Hi All, I recently brought a water sample (opened the pool last week) to the pool store for testing. I hadn't gotten a test with levels of metals before so I'm wondering just what this means and if I need to treat it. The test came back with a "0.7 Iron" result. I don't see anything that...

Hi all, Over the winter someone gifted me a gallon of Clorox Pool & Spa Green Algae Control algaecide. My pool has a waterfall and I can't use it if it's not a non-foaming solution. I can't find any information as to whether it is or is not foaming. Is anyone familiar with this product or...

Hi all, In their infinite wisdom, my pool installer placed one of the two skimmers in a horribly inconvenient place. The lid is behind a rock wall in a landscaping bed about 18" from the surface of the pool deck. So, because of the obstacles in the bed and the rock wall I have to kneel on...

We've had a string of nice weather days, if you want to add some water I would say go ahead and do it. How deep is the shallow end where you have 12" of water remaining? Keep an eye on your cover pump and see if it starts to pump out water once the water level gets higher.

Thanks, I needed a refresher.

Define proper? I'm using a LaMotte ColorQ PRO 7.

HI All, It's been a while since I've posted and I need a reminder on this issue. With the Pool Chemistry listed below, what order should I balance the in? Ex. pH, FC, ALK or FC, pH, ALK, etc. FC: 1.52 TC (CC): 2.73 PH: 6.8 ALK: 56 CYA: 106 CH: 47 I have no idea how I arrived at this level of...

Welcome to TFP! Glad to have you here!

Since joining our community of Pool Owners/Maintainers I've paid a great deal more amount of attention to what happens in my pool. I thank everyone for that. I started this year off with new chemicals (I still have yet to cross over to the BBB side) and I was wondering about their...

Thanks for the tip, I'll put that on my closing check list. I was also thinking that if I figure out the threading of the pressure gauge on the top, I might be able to find some type of plug for it. Maybe just a rubber or cork bung? Hmmm.....