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Getting better at the CYA test, standing outside and repeating the test was the answer. Todays test: FC 4.5 CC .5 CH 75 TA 80 CYA 50 Need to add some chlorine today

Thanks for the input jbizzle...first problem, I did the testing indoors and did not pour back and forth, I will do that from now on. I think that is the cause of my inconsistent CYA reading. I have started brushing and vac-to-waste so alot of the water will be replaced that way. I usually...

Using my Intro thread to post my first results.. So I opened the pool last night and ran my first test before doing anything to the water My results were FC .5 CC 0 CH 100 TA 50 CYA 50 I added 6 gallons of 10% liquid chlorine and ran the FC test and was at 25 ? Should I have done maybe 4...

Re: Liquid Chlorine? Watsons Pool School price for 10% is $9.89 for 4 gallon jugs

Opening the pool this Friday and am way too excited to start with the new test kit and see better results. I spent some time reading TFP pool school since I joined, I feel pretty confident but I am sure I will have questions until I feel comfortable with understanding the chemistry. Purchased...

to add, welding or gluing is only a temporary fix it most cases.

Notice tooth marks on the "nut", really only want to hand tighten fittings. The times you do need to tighten (half to 3/4 turn at most) use a rubber strap wrench, looks like you possibly over-tightened and it broke? Metal tools love to break PVC and plastic. We have used Gorilla glue in the...

No, I think its mine, I mulched the beds AND washed my truck :(

Snow tonight after close to 80' all weekend. Fortunately it is supposed to start warming up again Wednesday. Got my TF-100 test kit last week...absolutely cannot wait to get started and see some results. Never again will I get pool-stored.

I built the deck level on the AG we had on the last house, definitely was a bear trying to wrap the winter cover under the rail...I like yours !

Out of curiosity, I Googled "Pool hose Reels" http://www.recreonics.com/vacuum_hoses_reel.htm $1394.25 for this little reel !! :eek:

I need the same, I am light skinned and burn quick. When I had an above ground pool I purchased a cheap patio umbrella, drilled a couple holes in the pool then screwed it to the handrail so it shaded about a 4 foot area, that was my little spot and everyone knew it :) We have a pool house on...

http://www.hcconcrete.com/products/shark-grip-prep-products/Shark_Grip_Slip_Resistant_Additive/ MBG, saw your post and Googled it, I think this stuff would be a perfect solution to keeping all my guests off their rear-ends :)

Found this: http://www.concretenetwork.com/slip-resistant-coatings/gritty-sealers.html "Several manufacturers sell a grit that can be added to the final sealer coat to increase the coefficient of friction. Chris Sullivan, National Sales Manager for QC Construction Products and one of the...

Moose, same here with the box of mass O-rings...comes in handy. I have never seen or even heard of the self-aligning. As Moose says, if its a hair off there is always enough play that it will go together. So I would venture to guess that all unions are self aligning if you can get the nut started.

Lol I remember the thread and your post, made me chuckle.....I think we have all been there :)

Side note..when you start your project keep the unions together as long as possible before you glue...as I can bet about every person in this forum has glued a union and forgot to put on the #%&$ nut. It is the worst feeling when you realize what you have done lol Also dont over-tighten the...

To be quite honest I have never used the self-aligning and not sure if my supply house even carries them. Give them a try and let us know how you like them. Yes, silicone or teflon, stay away from petroleum based like Vaseline. Most pool or plumbing supply shops carry it.

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Sounds like impeller issues. Disconnect the power, shut your valves and take the front cover off the pump housing to inspect and clean the impeller. Hopefully the hub and impeller are intact.

Regular PVC is the norm and would be fine. I have never had a bad experience with any manufacturer nor any union. I have had old ones leak but cleaning and lubing the O-ring usually takes care of the leak. The self-aligning and swivel could be used in special applications. I take care of...

Not to be rude but if you dont know how hard it would be I would guess that it would beyond what you want to tackle especially dealing with natural gas and electricity. You could purchase and set but do yourself a favor and hire the other parts out to certified professionals.

The pump should have a means of disconnect at or close by but not closer than 5 feet to the pool. Means of disconnect is either by a twist lock plug or in your case being hardwired you would need to have a certified electrician install a breaker or switch that is GFCI protected. GFCI outlets...

Could there possibly be a GFCI circuit breaker in the main electrical panel? If none, I would have a GFCI breaker installed in the house panel to protect the entire circuit. If it trips the electric will be interrupted at the panel and not in the junction box out by the pool.

I concur, cant imagine having to cut and replace pipe and fitting every time you need to do maintenance or repair.

Had to laugh when I read this...guilty !!! :rolleyes:

Unions should be installed to every piece of equipment can be removed without cutting pipe...pump, filter, heater etc.

I buy or make one thing for the backyard every year. One year I bought a commercial popcorn machine, the next a commercial cotton candy machine, next was a sno-cone. A couple years ago I decided to make something for the backyard every year. Since then I have made a giant chalkboard that is...

I wondering now if mine is Silicone based because my gaskets are not sticky and dont gum up. It looks and feels like Vaseline.

Dont use Vaseline or any petroleum based lube as it will deteriorate the rubber. Its best to use Teflon based lubes like Magic Lube. My supply house carries it and I would imagine most would carry some kind of Teflon based. http://www.pondparts.com/Accessories/Magic-Lube-O-Ring-Lube-p-256.html