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My salt level is slightly out of range (3000) but still within range for my SWG (not showing low salt on IC40). I'll be closing in about a month, is it a waste to add 40lbs. of salt now? Will I just lose it all over the winter? Should I just wait to add when I open up next spring? I will...

I want to install a wifi switch to control my pool light, I am 99% sure I have a neutral wire as required for the switch but want to make sure. I have 120 v light switch but with 2 blue wires, not the typical black and white. I assume since it's 120 volts, one has to be the hot and the other is...

I need to replace my light and the clip that hold the light housing is totally stripped, I don't even know how the light stayed in place. I heard of the aqualine pool light wedge, but also thought of using this "speed nut" that the manufacture (Hillman) claims they are made of "corrosive...

I am not an expert in electricity and never like mess around with it. I noticed this bonding/ground (I believe this is called "bonding" as oppose to ground) wire somehow broke apart. Is this safe the way I have it "connected". I had to wedge it into the gap, the screw is really not doing...

I have always vacuumed to waste up until the water line reached the skimmer opening thinking at that point I would only be sucking in air. But if the end of the vacuumed line is sealed against the skimmer opening, can I continue vacuuming below the line? Would the water continue to flow through...

I have the IC40 and it is wired with my pump. I need clean to backwash and drain some water, so I will be running the pump for about 30 minutes while no water will be flowing through the SWG. I currently have it set at 40%. Since there is no physical off switch on the SWG (and I do not have...

Like many of you, I sometimes struggle with getting an accurate PH reading trying to match the color panel, but it has always been good enough and I heard PH meters are not that good unless you buy an expense one. Well, I happen to see one on amazon for under $10 (it was $8.99 last week - now...

Trying to do some cost analysis. I figured the wattage of my 1 HP single speed pump is 1725 watts (230 volts x 7.5 amps = 1725 watts). I assume this is the correct calculation. But then I saw on numerous sites that a 1 HP electric motor is only 746 watts. What am I missing? Which is right...

If I have my heater "on" while there was not enough flow to engage the heater, would the heater get damaged while "on"? Here is the situation, I have a Hayward XE pump which runs on a 4 hours/8 hour/12 hour cycle. I run the pump at about 2400 RPM during the first cycle (4 hours) and at a...

For the past 15 years I have always had a Hayward Super Pump and never had any air bubbles or partially filled pump basket while its on. Today I had a VSP pump installed and seem to be working fine, but when on the low speed, I noticed the basket only about 75% full. Is this normal when...

I have replaced my broken pump with the exact same model I had. I checked the line coming in at 240V and the pump is set to 230V. I can see the center piece (see picture - sorry, don't know what it is called) clicking against the shaft. No issues with bubbles or leakage. I read maybe the...

Considering getting a P1353ME timer. I believe I currently have a T104. Before doing anything I wanted to identify which wires belong to my Pump and Heater. I recently got a SWG and know which wires belong to that since I saw it get installed (marked with the yellow markings on slot 2 and...

After about 15 years of using liquid chlorine, I finally got a IC-40 SWG and already love it! Now that I have a SWG I want to make sure I prolong the life of the cell plates. Can I assume that since the CSI is in the negative range and because I have a vinyl liner, I don't need to be concerned...

I want to install a SWG and not sure how to fit it after the heater giving the space I have. See pictures below, any suggestions on how/where to re-pipe so the SWG is after the heater? Willing to go horizontal or vertical, what ever makes the most sense. Thanks, Joe

After 12 years of using a Hayward/A.O. Smith/Century 1HP Super Pump (went through 3 pumps) I finally decided to go with a new VS pump and found a good price on the Century VGreen 165. according to the cross-reference chart, this is the right size pump to replace my existing pump. My needs are...

Just opened my pool this weekend. 2 years ago I replaced my Hayward single speed 1-HP Super Pump with a similar AO Smith pump from a discount pool supplier. The pump seems to be working fine, no issues with pumping the water, filter gauge is normal, no air pockets in the basket in front of the...

Test resluts: FC: 8 CC: 0 PH: 7.8-8.0 TA: 80 CH: N/A (vinyl) CYA: 70 My PH has been slowly creeping up over the past few weeks and I want to lower it a bit. If I use Muriatic Acid, will that affect my alkalinity levels? Alkalinity is a little low. Worried if I lower PH then increasing...

Several people have said they needed to replace the flow meter that came with their liquidator. I just got mine and was wondering if this item I saw on Amazon for under $15 would work? I have no idea if anything would register if this was used. I don't need this now, but thinking ahead if I...

I just saw a posting yesterday (can't find it today) where someone asked if they can pour liquid chlorine into their in-line chlorinator since they don't use Tri-chlor (pucks) anymore. The response was NO NO NO !!! because the chemical reaction can cause an explosion. This makes sense, but what...

I have been using Bleach and Liquid Chlorine and just got the Liquidator this past weekend. After filling it up I realized I need to stock up on some more liquid chlorine. Before I used bleach/liquid chlorine, I would sometime use Cal Hypo (I would dissolve it in a bucket of water and pour...

I saw a new thread where the pool store recommended the owner use poolife NST non stabilizer tablets. I never heard of such a thing, is this possible? I know TFP methods uses only bleach or liquid chlorine to sanitize (which I follow) but I am going away for a week and dread the idea of...

I sent a member a private message. I do not see the message in my Sent message folder and I did not delete it. I also have received several replies and see them in my inbox folder. I have also replied back 4 separate times, and none of they 5 messages I sent are in my sent folder. Any idea...

I finally found a place that sells 5 gallon drums of Liquid bleach. I plan to buy 2 drums at a time and will store it in a shed near the pool. It will be out of the sun but it can get very hot inside the shed. I know bleach can lose it's strength under direct sunlight and extreme heat over...

Been using TFP method for a few years with success. I accidentally let my TA get a little high but determines it was not worth lowering based on the criteria on this site. PH has been withing range (7.5 - 7.6) last few weeks. Tested today and PH is rising a little, it's at 7.8-8.0...

Pool water is crystal clear. Test results are in good order except I accidentally raised TA too high about 2-3 weeks ago and think I should just leave it as is. Looking at the rules for when to lower TA: There are two reasons to lower your total alkalinity (TA) right away, because you want...

Assume running the pump 8 hours a day is sufficient (single speed) and I run it 8 hours straight from 10:00 AM to 6: PM. Is there any difference/advantage to run it 8 hours but spread out in two phases? For example, run it 6 hours (10:00 AM to 4: 00 PM) then another 2 hours (10:00 PM to 12:00...

Hey guys, was about to do my weekly test of my pool water using my TFTestkit when I realized the little blue scoop for the chlorine test was missing. I have no idea how I lost it, been testing with it for 4 years now. I guess I will have to order a new one. In the meantime, how should I go...

I had a really bad case of Algae when I opened up my pool last week (I am in NJ). I went a little over board and over loaded with bleach (added something like 18 gallons). I have been running my pump non stop for the past 4 days. Today I noticed the water level is 3-4 inches lower from 4 days...

Hi all, Been doing well with this methods for 3 years, never had any major issues, this year has been very good, water looks crystal clear. two weeks ago, I notice this small thin little patch of green layer in the deep end/corner of the pool. Came off real easy with the brush. Now two...

I have been using the TFP method for 2 years and never had any issues. Pool water looks sparkling clear, but I noticed green mold/algae?? in my filter's view finder. Since my pool is so clean, I do need to backwash except I clean the entire filter once during the summer. I use the TF-100 test...