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Would like to bring this post back up. I had a pool company come out and look at my problem. He was of no help. Said something about about a valve on the pump(don[t have a clue on that one). Since the outlet of the pump goes to the filter and then to my return line to the pool, I don't see where...

I am first going to get the PH back down and then will start the SLAM process. Printed up the SLAM instructions and will follow its suggested levels.

13500 gallon plaster pool. Using bleach only. FC: 4 CC: 0 TC: 4 Calcium: 200ppm CYA: 40 TA: 90 PH: 8.2 I know I need to add acid to get the PH down but I am still getting algae forming in the pool. What may be the problem. Already cleaned the filters (DE)

Pulled the filters and ran the pump and am getting the same 24-25# pressure reading as with them in. Cleaned the filters and put them back in service, added DE powder and still the same 24-25# reading. This tells me I have a plug somewhere going to the other 3 ports. Now to figure out how to...

I am going to remove the filters and see what pressure reading I get without them. Just for grins. That should tell me something I would think

Good deal. I will give you an update in the next few days. I am working nights for the next 4 days so it may be on the weekend.

If I remember correctly, it was around 18#. I know it wasn't 25# as thats where I usually cleaned my filters. Other than digging up the line, any advice? By the way, did you see anything with my setup that needs looking at?

Here are some pics of my setup - - - Updated - - - Its the ports on the left side of the pool that are not working and I am not useing the inline puck chlorinator anymore. Liquid bleach only. - - - Updated - - - The pool has never went more than a day without a pump. Lost flow to the other 3...

Yes, after I installed the new pump I no longer had flow through the other 3 ports. I will try to post some pics in a few.

Yes all five ports worked when the old pump a 1 1/2 hp motor was there. I am the one that installed the new motor so as far as anything downstream of the filter, nothing was changed from that point on. Don't know why 2 of them are flowing but the other 3 are not.

Piping is 1 1/2". Don't have a recirculate mode it either backwashes or runs through it normally. Backwashed maybe 3 weeks ago, but this has been a problem for over a year. (the flow from the other 3 ports that is) Do they usually split the flow to the ports on either side of the pool or is it...

Thanks for the info. I am new to this pool thing so any suggestions are welcome. Helpful tips are encouraged.

This is what I can see on the pump. Challenger 3/4 hp 16.7 SF. Looks like the model #35213. How would I go about unplugging the ports. Run a pig through them? Not sure what direction the piping is going and the previous owner is of no help. Thought about trying to run it backwards from the...

No changes after the filter and currently the pressure on the DE filter reads 25#

Changed out the entire pump. No valves to control the flow. Just an outlet from the pump through the DE filter back to the pool. One line that I am guessing splits underground to feed both sides of the pool. I really don't know as I am new to this pool stuff.

Thanks I will do that.

No flow at all. Had a 1 1/2 hp motor and changed it out to 3/4 hp and haven't had flow since.

I am not getting any flow through 3 of the ports. All on the same side of the pool.

I am targeting 7 but per your advice I will now use 10 but where are you getting the 10 reading from? Fixen to get the FC up to 31 for the night. Thanks

Whats a good in line liquod chlorinator? Need one before the spring.

Pool size is around 13,500 gallons. I have 5 ports in the pool for curculation. Pentair DE filter system. I think my pump may be undersized. Its a challenger pump.

Water is cyrstal clear. Are you suggesting to get my FC up to 31? I will add some acid to get the PH down. According to the pool math I am adding 14oz. Thanks for the info. Correct me if I am doing something wrong. I have another question. Where are you getting the target of 10 based on my CYA...

O.K. here are the most recent results FC= 7.0 CC= 0 TC= 7.0 CH= 200ppm TA= 100 CYA= 75 PH=8.0 Temp.= 56.3 degrees

It is currently raining so I will have to wait to give you some up to the moment readings.

I have lowered my water level twice according to the pool math to get the CYA down. Switched over to liquod bleach for my chlorine. Brushed the pool daily and cleaned the DE filters twice during the process. Everything seems to be spot on with the pool math calculator. Did the overnight...

Is there any such thing as a liquid chlorinator? I would like to get away from having to add bleach by hand if I can. If so, what are the brands that seem to work best? Thanks in advance

FC=3 CC=0 Lake Jackson,is south of Houston about 45 miles.

13,500 gallon pool, plaster with DE filter system, bleach, no spa Using TF-100 test kit. TC=3 CH=200 TA=190 CYA=45 PH=8+ CL/BR=1-2 Pool math says add the following 41oz. bleach 33 oz. muratic acid 200 oz. calcium chloride dihydrate (what is this?) Pool is crystal clear with no visible algae...