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Just a quick update for those following, and a Thank you! So, I added the Baking soda and borax and now have Ph of 6.8 and TA of 65. TC is high because I was fooling around and trying to jolt things like PH... it's 16. CYA is 60. Not bad for a few hours, and especially sinse last night and...

JamesW, Yes! I got out of bed just to come back here and post that! As soon as Donldson asked the question, it didn't click, but I finally understand that the TA is too low not too high from what he pointed out in his question. Thank you guys! Oops, I already emptied a bit of water. I could...

The TA solution turns pink I believe. Stays pink/red for 30+ drops until I give up. I'm using my whole testing solution, so I abort the test after 30 drops now.

Thanks for the replies. I retested numerous times. I also tested tap water to make sure the test supplies are working. I added some borax and a couple of gallons of bleach to jolt things up to get different readings. I don't know how any of the levels got that way. Something must have happened...

Yes, numbers seem unusual. That's why I'm stumped. I have not used the acid feeder in a while. The small gradient Square pH and chlorine tester is off the charts I just guessed it was lower than the six it goes down two then I used my electronic pH meter to get it more precise. I also...

First, I want to say for years I've been using the pool calculator with great success. Using my SWG then Bleach, it's been so easy with my AG Pool. After opening this season, I haven't gotten things on track yet. My PH reads between 3 add 4. My TA reads 500 (yes 500) but I stopped counting and...

I'm still considered a novice, and someone else can certainly answer. I have a 1.5 hp 2 speed. I think the piping on your system may help with the flow. I installed a flow metewr to help me determine what I am getting. If you are close, then a little tweeking may put you over the gpm desired. I...

AHHHHHH.... Darn it! Oh well, thank you for that info. I've already pretty much ruined the whole setup. No big deal, at least it's not leaking anymore. I used a two-part putty to seal the nut onto the pipe. It was either that, or get a new one. It is permanent until I need to replace the cell. I...

Also, would the "up to $75" rebate still be good if I were to give one back without a union on one end?

Of course you do! Ha. The cell itself is in great shape, so I hate to nuy a new one. It is the 42 size or 48... whatever the middle one is. The union nut on one side broke in half. The cell is good, but will not hold because of the nut. I was planning on getting many more years from the existing...

I also used the 3 inch pvc pipes filled with sand and water. First season, the steps kept rising up and moving. apparently I didn't put enough pipes/weight on them. This season's opening, I installed a few more pipes, and they haven't moved yet. Maybe 8 (28" or so, each) pipes in all. That's...

Hmmm, well it "says" 3700 salt level now, since I added the 40 pounds. Where's my siphon! lol thanks. How can I get an accurate measurement now? Pool store? I had hoped never to go there. I haven't visited the whole time I've owned the pool, which was one year. I wanted to keep it that way...

I had the Aquacheck strips from last year that i finished up and bought a new bottle. There's a big difference in readings from the last bottle to this one. The only kicker is my SWG agrees with last year's bottle. I had roughly 3000 ppm but now the new bottle says 2400+. I've checked with both...

Sorry, I didn't realize there were two more replies. I thought I would get Email notifications when there were replies. **Edit** Opened Sunday not Saturday.. Anyway, my setpoint was the same as I left it last year, so I thought it might be a good place to start. The FC has slowly been creeping...

lol Gloat thread. Well, yeah! Nah, this is my first opening ever. I had the pool installed last summer and didn't know what to expect this year. The swg is always physically on. It just turns itself on and off when it needs chlorine, and acid to lower ph. I keep the pump running 24hrs/day to...

Opened yesterday morning but I couldn't run the pump as the water was still below the return. I had these numbers- FC WAS 15 yesterday, but now 13.5 CC - 0 TA 70 Borates 40 -45 Salt 2900 PH 7.45 CYA 30-35 CH 70-80 Now they're slightly different as I added salt and other stuff to adjust...

LOL Yes, I'm crushed. I do feel better knowing it's not an issue. I thought if water got under there, then it may still do that in the winter and ice up, then cause other problems. The winter cover is still on. Does this stuff normally happen? What could have went wrong? Thanks for the reply.

I think I have a Happy bottom. I forget. My AG 18ft round pool is on 2 inches of sand and was perfectly smooth and tamped when installed. A day after the install and for about a month, it rained (last year) and the floor got many bumps in it. The whole floor looks and feels like dimples on a...

I too wonder how much better this would be than the PRJ . I figure scrubbing should be better than just vacuuming. Great price. I wish I could trade my Junior in for one of these. I don't 'scrub' as much as I should. OK I don't scrub at all. The pool always looks so clean. Wait, the pool...

Yes, I saw that same phrase when posting it. Thanks for the help..

Seemed like good advise, and probably still is. I just may be using it wrong. I appreciate all advise given to me here. This is the reply from "Disable orp for better performance outcome" thread- "Strong work. Everyone has given you great advice. I would add this: 1). Don't adjust your...

I see it online but I'm having difficulty finding it locally. I didn't want to wait for delivery, but now I';m thinking maybe I should have already ordered it and it could come sooner than I find a local place to buy it. I've called a couple of pool stores and nurseries and nothing yet. Do I...

Wow, that looks very nice. Great job! I see you have a 1hp 2-speed. Are you running it on low mostly? If not, will you be doing that now? I'm sure your flow rates have improved. Mine is 2" pvc with a cartridge filter and I love. it. I never did hook up the supplied hoses. Just went straight...

Well, it's not a funny name, but it's true if you knew me (hint-my username), you'd understand. The 'enabler'

'Best way' is putting a whole bunch in a 15 gallon container and have it auto-fed when it needs it. Ha. Hey, I spent all that money on an swg sytem, so I'll brag about it! lol My buddy told me about the time he took an accidental whiff of the stuff and it almost knocked him out. Not that i...

Good idea, thanks. Maybe I should just put it on a mat either way. That's probably better than directly on pavers.

How loud is your acid pump? I have nothing to compare it to, so I'm not sure how loud it should be. I have a Pool Pilot TC system with acid tank. The pump, when running, has a very loud hum to it. It seems to be working fine, but I can hear it inside my house through many walls. I hear it in...

I had to clean my 200sf cartridge filter ONCE at the end of the season. That was nice. I did take it apart in the middle of the season too, but it wasn't really dirty. But now I know that it may only need it once per year. Fyi, I'm in the NE where the season isn't too long.

I have an Autopilot. I like the 'Total Control' aspect of it. It took me a while to get it right, but that was probably my fault as a total newbie. Now it's running great. Well, at least it was at the end of last season. Startup is another story. I honestly forget everything I've learned last...

**Update. Pointing the return up, out of the water, made a big difference in readings. TA and CYA at low(er) levels seem to work better with my system. The system was working fine towards the end of the season. I was pretty happy with it's operation at that point. Thanks to everyone for their...