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Nothing that can't be fixed but it seems to just be one thing after another. Started to open last week. Everything was going good... did a good backwash, got lots of good stuff out. Ran it for a day hard to get it circulating, backwashed, everything was good. Then vacuumed and it picked up...

i wish some of y'all would come out here and just set my pool up for me. it's been in for 2 years, been pretty trouble free but no way I can go a month with just a slight .3 rise in PH, let alone 3 months.... try a week at most. And, I've always had to run my swg at like 90% to maintain any...

Well, a few weeks ago, noticed the salt reading was down around 2500, so I added a couple bags. 2 days later, it read 2800, so I added a couple more bags, still read 2900. So, I left it for the moment. Where I failed was to not test the salt with a strip before adding. Well, I had to go on a...

Controlling with a Hayward Pro Logic. Trying to install some actuators... Having a hard time figuring it out. Is there a special way the main body is supposed to mount? Also, it appears that it always wants to go a full 180 degrees all the time and sometimes I just want it to go 90, not sure...

Finally done with the year long pool project. Pool was up and running last June and it took forever to get the cabana finished, but oh, victory is sweet. I was going to do a built-in BBQ, but opted against it at last minute so I can set the island up as a buffet and roll the BBQ out if need...

Been looking for a 'companion' to my Phantom. I know many here do not like the Phantom but it works pretty well for me actually and the skim is a big big plus. It does leave just a bit in the corners sometimes. In the past, I've started threads about ThePoolCleaner and stuff so I apologize...

I need some return jets / caps for my pool and spa, like 3 maybe; anyone know where i can get them? They should be Hayward as everything else is. Also, any advice on the spa as the bubbler is quite aggressive and blows water like crazy... tighter or looser jets or is there an option? Wonder...

Hey guys, My pool and stuff has been up for almost a year now, but believe it or not, I've never used the spa; mainly due to the fact that my pool builder put in NG heater when it was supposed to be a LP heater. At the time of install, it was summer and no real need, then it got sort of...

Awhile back, I posted some photos of the pool after the pool and decking was done but before the cabana. We have the cabana about 3/4 done. cabinets are in, everythings painted and we're waiting on the tile for the countertops/back of the island and for the electrician to finish wiring up the...

How much acid in a week's time are most of you SWG'ers using? Just trying to get an overall average of the site SWG'ers. If you know better by the month what you go through, then just divide it out on a weekly basis. Usually I'll wait every other weekend, throw 2 or 3 gallons in, due to the...

http://www.goldlinecontrols.com/Products/Sense.aspx Anyone see this? Thinking about adding it to the AquaLogic system and it tests and adjusts the chlorine and ph... you can use a 3rd party acid adder or they have a kit to add a CO2 gas to lower ph. Looks pretty trick.

One main pump One heater Spa (with pump valve and a drain valve) 2 skimmers/valves 1 main drain valve (always closed) Aquarite chlorinator 1 waterfall valve Phantom cleaner w/ booster Think thats it. Won't need to have automation on the drains. So, that'd leave 2 skimmers, the spa and the...

Running the pool with a Phantom and it works pretty good but still requires periodic vacuuming. Thinking of getting a suction cleaner to throw in on the weekends and let it do a scrub job. My pool is 48' long and their site states the 4x for larger pools; what's considered 'larger'? Will the...

Here are some pics of the cabana under construction. We'll be putting a red metal roof on the top this week. We will be putting 4 8"x8" posts out front, 2 in the corner and the other 2 about a foot in from them and they'll be delivered today. The exterior walls will be stucco'ed a cedar color...

Been working on bringing the CH up and CYA. Little bit back, couldn't get it to maintain chlorine but now it's much much better Here are the results from the AquaChek yellow strrip and the ColorQ Test strip: FC - 10 PH - 8 ALK - 120 CYA - ~80 (hard to read) ColorQ: FC - Hi (doesn't read...

Anyone have any good recommendations on an outdoor fan? I was thinking of a 6 blade that can move some good amounts of air. I found this Hunter 5 blade deal and it looks nice with some good blade options... http://www.fanworksoutlet.com/ct_CGindi ... ements.htm

I have an 8 week old AquaRite generator. Tomorrow (July 20th), I'm having a little party for my 5 year old boy's birthday. I get home, knowing I've neglected the pool for the last 4 days due to work, and the "Inspect Cell" light is blinking, there's virtually no FC in it and the PH is through...

Holding good chlorine numbers, around 4 to 5 ppm currently and I just backed the swg off a tad to get a more consistent 3 to 4 ppm. Currently, the pumps are running 20 hours a day. I was hoping to get the CYA up to help me with that some. Now, I added 12 pounds of CYA granules last tuesday to...

Aaaahhh.... and I just drained 5" out of the pool yesterday! I'm the little star right in the middle and the system is moving south.

Haven't put any pics together until today. Perfect, considering it's been raining and the pool is FILTHY and the decking is even filthier. We bought the cheapest furniture we could find to just get something out there for now. We have 3 really nice umbrellas and some lounges on the way from...

Man o man.... It has been raining for a month straight here. A few days here and there mixed in but in the 6 weeks since we've finished/filled the pool, I've had to drain it 5 times.... and now, this evening, more rain! to make matters worse, the storm last night literally threw my big...

I've been having a problem with getting the FC levels maintained in my new pool. I've been working on getting the PH down and finally have it in the close region, around 7.6 from what I can tell on this guess strip. I've been supplementing with bleach some to maintain the levels. The guy...

Can I add the acid and bleach one after the other or should I give some time between adding the two. I added 2 gallons of acid this morning and the PH late this afternoon is still 8. I was going to add another gallon this evening and then a little more chlorine as it's at 0.5. The CYA was...

My builder set me up with all Hayward stuff. Standard lever Hayward valves, a standard Intermatic dual timer setup (1 for main system / 1 for the Phantom booster). I have valves for the spa, waterfall along with the standard jets, skimmers and main drains. Then I have another box for the...

The nice little Hayward Phantom has worked well for the few weeks we've had it. But, for the last day or so, it seems to be getting stuck really easily, like hitting a wall or ledge at a 45 and not turning to follow it, just stopping like it's stuck. Also, I haven't noticed it once coming up...

How long should I wait for somewhat accurate testing (it's a strip) after I've put in some acid (in the early AM) and then chlorine (at 12 noon)? I've had the pumps going all day and the Phantom going as well to circulate.

Are there any auto feeders, like floating dispensers, that can dispense powder or tablets that'll lower ph? I'm not interested in paying $1200+ for a pumping acid dispenser but if theres something I can throw out there to help a little, then I may try it. I'm not really familiar enough to...

Fellas, hows it going. New member here and a recent new pool owner. Had one forever growing up but my last one was when I was 16 and now I'm 30. Haven't had too many issues except for one slightly perplexing deal. My pool builder has been great overall but one concern with him is he...