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Just tracking the thread.. Yeah, pollen is no fun.

Thanks for the info TXSplash, exactly what I needed. I'll double check on the SLAM completion, the water may not be as clear as it should be, now with the sun I noticed. So I'll keep that chlorine flowing one more day and check loss and clarity again. Thanks!

Ok after some issues with my pool (read vacation and neglect :) I'm trying to get things straightened. I did a SLAM to get things started and this are my readings now: (Taylor K2006 + K1766) FC 2 PH 7.5 TA 140 - way high CH 120 - way low CYA 30 - way low Salt 3200 (IC40 measures low but is...

+1 for the gas heater. Not sure of the natural gas price in NJ, but here in TX is not that expensive to maintain the pool temp with gas to extend the season. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Kids do not have internal temperature ;) for them a pool is a pool and you just jump in [emoji14] Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Good call on the fan PC.. I forgot about that one. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Thanks Pool Clown. I'll try breaking loose the bolts while still in place, for this one. Will post my results, this is my weekend project. Hopefully it will not end with me buying a new motor or pump :) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

I have the same one that is in the link, and used it last week, I was amazed with the results. I was able to pick up all the leaves in the bottom.

If the caps are damaged YMMV. It may be it never runs or just that it will not run or start with under certain conditions (i.e. high humidity) From your post I understand that the motor does not start unless you give it a push.. Is that the case or just randomly it does not start? Where you...

Hi Dave, Normally loud whining/screeching noises if coming from the pump motor a a tell tale of broken/damaged ball bearings. If you have the right tools and are not afraid of getting down and dirty this may be a good weekend project :) Check this article. How To Replace the Bearings in a...

Thanks so much @kadavis, I think the seal plate should be ok my worry is the actual motor flange, check the pic I linked and look at the thread on the top screw that is securing the motor to the seal plate. Any insight on my other question re: stuck bolts?

To my comment on Stainless Steel is that it corrodes in Houston without the need of a pool in the 10 mile radius :) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

Got to 61 today (rain from yesterday).... Was 66 last weekend :)

I know the thread is old.. But here I go: Nobody mentioned that at least in Houston, everything rusts regardless of the proximity of a pool. With the heat and humidity even stainless steel rusts in Houston :) I've had the my SWG pool for 2 years and the speed my patio furniture rust has not...

Yes, changing a starting Capacitor is not hard, very DIY if you know how to work with tools :) First check thai the impeller and motor shaft is turning freely. Turn off the motor (cut breaker just in case), grab the shaft with your fingers and should turn freely and easily. This rules out that...

I see what you say about the CSI now, punched the number in for my last test and got a CSI of -0.2 If understand you correctly I just need to keep my FC and PH and over time the CH will grow and adjust then TZ accordingly as CH raises. Thanks all for the Help!!!

I'm doing motor maintenance and have 2 questions. I bought the pool/house 2 years ago and looks like the previous owners were not too good on maintenance (or that I'm very picky :) 1) The seal on my pentair Intelliflo gave up and there is leaking every now and then (looks like the leaking stops...

I'm officially jealous :P .. going for a liquor run.

Great pool!! I will just add my 2 cents. Go for the infloor cleaning, I have a pentair one and love that thing! The pool is always clean and there is nothing inside going around to clean or take care of. The only thing you do is take the leaf canister from the deck and empty it. Cheers and...

Got the numbers for today. Water Temp FC 7 CC .4 PH 7.6 TA 180 CH 200 CH does not look that bad. Right? Will get some more Acid Tomorrow and start lowering the TA Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk

One more thing!! I bought the house with the poll already made (actually I wanted to buy a pool and came with a house :) So I do not know who the builder is or who did the re-finishing. They told me that it was re-finished 3 years ago. The house was sold by a relocation company so they had...

Thanks for all the Tips. @Texas Splash - good one on the bleach will follow your advice. I forgot to test for CH yesterday, will post the level later today. @kimkats - Water temp when I did the test was 60F - SWG has the Low Salt light on but the Green Cell light also on... so not really...

Hi, I love palms and have quite a few in my backyard. Since you are north I will recommend to get some that are cold hardy or enter the pot in the winter :) - Pygmy Date Palm - Sago - Phoenix Reclinata - Medjool Date Palm - Windmill Palms Non-Palm Tropicals - Bannana Plants and Bird of...

Thanks! After recovering from an algae bloom (I know, my fault...). My water is clear again and this is my first test FC 8.4 --> This is high because we had a storm coming and last night I dropped 1lb of BioGuard Burnout 73 don't want my pool green again. CC 0 PH 7.4 TA 180 CYA 70 --> at least...

Hi all!! and thanks for all the information, I have been a forum stalker :p for a year and change now, and learned all I know about pools here and you guys saved me a lot of money, so kudos to all of you. Pool was officially opened this weekend and we had rain today :( The Pic is from last...