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Hello, My Hayward 1.5 LX pump just died on me and I am attempting to replace it with a Doheny 1.5 hp pump. I have a filter cartridge (swim pro voyager) that was previously connected directly to the pump. However, the Doheny fitting sits on the top and not the side so am at a loss for how to...

Ok...so more chlorine is needed. I'm not supposed to use pucks or liquid shock...so what do I do to fix it??

Water Test results, just recorded... FC-1 (i typically chlorinate at night, i need to put some in soon) CC-0 pH-7.8 Alk-300 CH-100 CYA-I ran out of the testing chemical for this test. However, I tested this at opening in the spring and it was about 15-20 and I added a couple of pounds of CYA at...

Yes it is still disconnected. I never knew what it was or how to use it and this homeowner left a lot of odds and ends that weren't in great or working condition, so I never messed with it. Only supply place near us is Great Escape so I use their liquid shock (12.5% strength) and their 3"...

I can test again later today if that could be an issue. I only think it's the circulation because of how clean the bottom is where the pump is hitting. - - - Updated - - - I added CYA in June, it not shock or the floater, how would you suggest? I'm basically using what I inherited from the...

I don't have the exact levels but last test the levels were all within normal/recommended ranges according to my test kit. To sanitize I use a chlorine tab floater and shock nightly. And this has been an ongoing issue for the few years I've owned the pool. I used to have problems keeping the...

Hi, I'm having an issue with fairly constant algae growth but only on the bottom of the pool....my water is clear and balanced. I think the issue is with my pump/motor because the pool bottom area directly in front of the return jet is clean and clear. About 10-15 feet from the return there...

Latest...pool looks better than it has ever in the 4 years I've lived here. Did the overnight test and fc loss was 0. It's sitting around 10.5-11 ppm so now, to keep it that way I just keep the chlorine up and watch for color change? If I notice anything I start this process and testing again...

Kim...thank you for all of your help with this, and for doing so without being condescending or insulting throughout. You have helped more than anybody else that I've talked to on this forum...thanks again! I'll keep you posted on the progress.

OCLT? And of course, once I got the water where I want it we get our first big rain in over a month!! Aaaaaargh!

pH and CYA are all set so the SLAM has begun. I'm aiming for a 12 ppm FC count, but how long do I keep it up that high?

I started the process tonight. I vacuumed the pool thoroughly and then added in some ph downer and a some cya. It actually looked pretty good today before I did that, but still not quite that sparkly pretty stuff I'm aiming for. I'll retest in the morning and keep you all posted and let you...

Ok...so cya first? Then pH and then chlorine? Also, when I've done the cya in the past it sits in a sock but doesn't really dissolve all the way. Do I wait until it's gone or just until the test gives the correct number? If it goes higher than 30 is that a problem? Thanks again! Sent from my...

Alright...here is the latest. As mentioned above, I know there are charts and links and articles to fix this, but I'm at a point, where I think I need some step by step with this to make sure I'm not screwing it up. I've read the links and I've used the charts, but what can I say, I'm no...

Thanks for the help guys. i will test the FC again this morning and see if it's dropped. Then I'll go with the CYA count and see where it's at. I've put that in last year and twice this year, and according to the directions on the bottle it says you don't have to keep putting it in, but we'll...

I will start by saying, I apologize if my tone comes across as short, angry or rude...believe me it is just frustration at myself. I'm in my 4th year of owning a pool, and I've learned a lot. However, I cannot for the life of me keep my water clean, clear and pretty. most of my neighbors also...

Re: UPDATE...Pump losing pressure Thanks...I cleaned the filter not too long ago, but I did just replace my pressure gauge in May, and unfortunately it is broken again because I bought a cheap one! Could the gauge have a poor seal on it and that's letting air in?

just curious, and maybe a stupid question but...what else (if anything) is in liquid solar covers besides isopropyl alcohol? I've used those on occasion with some success, but I don't like paying $10 a bottle for them. From the looks and smell of it, it's just alcohol and food coloring! Is it...

UPDATE...Pump losing pressure Hello, I posted a few days ago about this and just wanted to post a new thread to update where I'm at. From the last one, it was thought that i had a suction side air leak. I looked at all of the possible solutions given in the Pool School article and still no...

UPDATE...I tightened up all of my valves and connectors, and I switched out the hose that connects the skimmer to the pump....unfortunately, no change. It was at least getting enough pressure for me to vacuum before that got completely out of control, but it's still not right. I did notice...

Thanks for the help so far....I just replaced and lubed the O-ring like crazy, unfortunately that wasn't the fix. From reading that article it wouldn't have anything to do with the filter or any part of that unit, correct? My next step is going to be to check the connections from the skimmer...

I didn't snake it, so I could try that. But no other changes, and the suction was fine until recently. The only other thing I have noticed is that I had to get a new pressure gauge at the start of this season. Apparently I bought a piece of junk one because I think it's broken already...it's...

Hoping somebody can help me with some troubleshooting here. just in the last few days my pump has lost some pressure. It still runs and it still circulates, but it's not blasting into the pump (normally it's rushing like a waterfall against the top of the pump basket lid). I also can't get...

Thanks for all of the input so far. I have specifics now and just don't want to do anything that isn't safe, so...I have a wooden box with 2 separate compartments, completely sealed from each other. One side has a pull out box, so essentially it's got 2 levels. Both have locking lids, not...

So...liquid chlorine can stay inside but I shouldn't expect it to be real strong next season. The acid should stay outside. I also have stabilizers, clarifiers, etc...those can come inside or should they just stay out? And the chlorine tabs can come inside but should be kept separate from the...

Thanks...is it safe to keep that stuff in the basement? I have a wooden box/cabinet type of thing I was going to store it all in. I understand a few things shouldn't be stored closely together, right?

The pool is all closed up and I'm wondering what chemicals need to be stored inside and which ones (if any) can stay outside in the shed for the winter? I live near Chicago and it gets pretty cold. Thanks!

So here's a first...I cleaned the filter and vacuumed the pool, no problems. It was pretty dirty so I was going to clean the filter again when I was done, and had a little problem...the lock ring on the filter came unscrewed from the lid itself and came off! I can't get it to lock back onto...

I don't have a problem with leaves or the surface, my main issues is the tiny little dirt/algae spots that show up on the bottom. It's a 30 feet diameter pool and with the pole I have on the manual vac I can get just over half way out on the cooler days when I don't want to spend all day in...

I moved into a house with a pool about 2 years ago, and have spent a lot of that time replacing the inherited equipment and accessories. One piece I haven't replaced yet is the auto-vac. They had one of those little lady bug things, and it just seems to sit and spin in one little 4 foot round...