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    Refilled after 1 year where to start

    There was no stablizer 30 was the lowest number. I added 2 gal of liquid too see if I can get it on the chart
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    Refilled after 1 year where to start

    Test kit is Complete (FAS-DPD) Chlorine, with a Taylor SpeedStir, and SALT-3050 Salt Meter FC=0 CC=0 pH=8.0 TA=80 CH=70 CYA=+30 Salt=123 Calculated CSI= -0.110
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    Refilled after 1 year where to start

    I just refilled my pool after it sat empty for over a year. did some repair to decritive rocks, changed the main drain covers, replaced the return jets, replaced the lights with LED lights, new filter cartrages and skimmer basket. Started the pump and primed everything found a leek in the...
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    Refilling the pool

    My pool has been empty for about 16 months did some repair on the decorative rocks and painted them. I found out that the main drain covers should be changed every 10 years and mine had some cracks so got some replacements. I also replaced the halogen lights with LED lights with longer cable...
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    Decorative Rock refinishing

    My pool has a couple rocks built into the pool along with a waterfall feature. Any ideas what kind of paint to use to refinish them so they look like real rock. I have tried some pool repair places and not had any luck. I tried to use Homeadvisor from Angi list and they sent someone out that...
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    Taylor Speed Stir use

    Ok thanks. I was doing it right but started overthinking it.
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    Taylor Speed Stir use

    I have been using the Speed stir and started thinking should I mesure the water and then add the stirring pill or measure the water with the pill in already? I have been measuring the water first but questioned if I was doing it wrong.
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    Pool light Replacement

    I am thinking about replacing the lights in my pool. They are Jandy Halogen JPL120 lights and I have replaced the bulbs in them once about 3 years ago. At that time, I found that the installer did not leave enough cord on one of the light to reach the deck. It also happens to be the one in the...
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    Check Salt and Check Cell lights on

    Thanks for all the helpful info. I will probably order from Duda Diesel also and have the test strips on hand too.
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    Check Salt and Check Cell lights on

    Well it has taken a couple days and constant testing to get where I am today. Here are my test results from today. FC= 6.6 pH= 7.4 TA= 75 CH= 425 CYA= 75 SALT= 3200 TEMP= 92 CSI= -0.26 I added 1/2 gal acid today and doing some more aeration to try and get the TA down to 70. Also my salt cell...
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    Check Salt and Check Cell lights on

    Ok, so I reset the flashing check cell light. After running for 5 hours today the check salt light was on. So I removed the cell and it was full of calcium again. After cleaning it the light went off. So I tested the water and turned on the track CSI and here is what I have. FC= 7 pH= 7.4 TA=...
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    Check Salt and Check Cell lights on

    I cleaned the cell out with a homemade pine popsicle stick and it was full of calcium again. My FC=1 so added 2 gal chlorine throughout the day and will run the full test tomorrow. The lights are not on any more but the check cell is flashing still. How do I check the CSI?
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    Check Salt and Check Cell lights on

    Any idea where can you get extra long popsicle sticks? That sounds like a better Idea. I thought that I read about the acid washing here and it was emphasized to not use any stronger than a 5:1 solution. Actually I have been using a 6:1 solution because the container is marked for that but...
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    Check Salt and Check Cell lights on

    I just acid washed my salt cell yesterday and it was working but the check cell light was flashing. Today the Check Salt light is red and the Check Cell light is yellow both on solid lights. My pool does have a lot of calcium in it but I got it down to 390. Does this mean my Salt Cell is dead...
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    Solar controller not actuating valve (Pentair Lx220)

    Should the power be on to the controller all the time? I just was checking it and the Power on light was on and the Solar on light kept flashing on. I could hear what sounded like a relay clicking inside the panel when the light was flashing. So I put the switch in the off position and it...
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    Solar controller not actuating valve (Pentair Lx220)

    Thank you for the info. I put the switch to ON2 and unplugged the connector at VLV1. With the Water flow to the panels switch off there was 28 VAC at top and middle pins. With switch ON voltage at top and bottom was 28 VAC. With the water flow to the panels switch off, I plugged the...
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    Solar controller not actuating valve (Pentair Lx220)

    I am having problems with my Solar system not actuating. I have the Pentair Lx220 control and it will not actuate the valve in Auto or On position. I changed the micro switches in the valve actuator but that did not fix it. Have also replaced both of the sensors for the water and solar. I can...
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    Pentair/Compool CVA-24T actuator valve problems

    When the solar is on the valve is not engaging. I read the thread form 2017 about the micro switch problem and have ordered some from Digi-Key to try. I did notice at the end of the swimming season last year at night time I could hear the valve clicking like it was trying to engage. Could...
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    SWG unions leaking

    I have a Circupool salt system and have had it about 5 years. Bought a replacement cell for it last year so I can change it out while I clean out the other one. When I changed it this year to start the season one of the union nuts got tight then slipped and was loose again. I got new unions...
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    Pool Lighting help

    My pool has two JandyColors pool lights. One stopped working a couple years ago on the deep end so we stayed mostly in the shallow end at night. This year I decided to order new bulbs for both of them and replace all (8 each) in the lights. Watched as many youtube videos about changing pool...
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    Keep getting check cell light

    I did call them today from work and they said the system may need to be re-set. I am off on Friday so I will call when I am by it and they will walk me through the process. It has worked for two days in a row so far. I installed the cell backwards also to see if it makes a difference. Thanks...
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    Keep getting check cell light

    I installed the CircuPool Si 45 plus last year after using liquid for 3 or 4 years after my Aquapure 1400 quite after 5 years. The Si 45 plus had a 7 year warranty and has only been in use for a year. I have flushed it out with water and used the acid mixture to remove the build up. I have...
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    circupool RD, SI or SI-plus?

    I bought the SI45+plus at the price of the SI30+ seams to be a good deal with the 7 year warranty. Easy install, but does not seam to be producing and chlorine. I will call to see if I have it set up properly. When it does work it should be good to go. I have a 30K gal pool and could have...