Re: Cloudy but I think I'm on the right track... Newbie
That's exactly what I would do.UnderWaterVanya said:
No longer cloudy and I think I'm on the right track...
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Re: Cloudy but I think I'm on the right track... Newbie
remove those screws holding the top on. If you have not done much DIY stuff, you may be better off hiring a pool guy to come help you and learn from him.
- Jun 14, 2012
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- Chlorine
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Re: Cloudy but I think I'm on the right track... Newbie
Doh! I see that now. I didn't know how those valves were built until I viewed this video:
[youtube:259h9uos]RDlCSDKx-E4[/youtube:259h9uos].
I have a lot of DIY experience but little pool knowledge so simple things like this are confusing at first.
Once I pull it - I assume I would be looking at the gasket, o-ring, washer etc and making sure these are not damaged. Is there a high chance of damaging the parts if they are close to breaking? If so I assume having the "Go Kit" or rebuild kit handy would be worthwhile - or is this me being overly cautious?
The only leaking I see with respect to the multiport is when I switch modes to backwash I see a tiny amount of water at the bottom around the main ring connecting the assembly to the filter body - I have not tried to tighten this or change anything since it is a very small leak and I'm unsure of the condition of the sealing o-ring and didn't want to risk damage until I was ready to take on a possible rebuild.
duraleigh said:
Doh! I see that now. I didn't know how those valves were built until I viewed this video:
[youtube:259h9uos]RDlCSDKx-E4[/youtube:259h9uos].
I have a lot of DIY experience but little pool knowledge so simple things like this are confusing at first.
Once I pull it - I assume I would be looking at the gasket, o-ring, washer etc and making sure these are not damaged. Is there a high chance of damaging the parts if they are close to breaking? If so I assume having the "Go Kit" or rebuild kit handy would be worthwhile - or is this me being overly cautious?
The only leaking I see with respect to the multiport is when I switch modes to backwash I see a tiny amount of water at the bottom around the main ring connecting the assembly to the filter body - I have not tried to tighten this or change anything since it is a very small leak and I'm unsure of the condition of the sealing o-ring and didn't want to risk damage until I was ready to take on a possible rebuild.
- Jun 14, 2012
- 2,668
- Pool Size
- 13500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Edge-40
Re: Cloudy but I think I'm on the right track... Newbie
There are no return valves only suction valves. The pump and filter are above the waterline - will removing the multiport valve cause air to enter the system? If so is there a good tutorial on repriming or a way to stop the water from flowing out?
There are no return valves only suction valves. The pump and filter are above the waterline - will removing the multiport valve cause air to enter the system? If so is there a good tutorial on repriming or a way to stop the water from flowing out?
- Jun 14, 2012
- 2,668
- Pool Size
- 13500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Edge-40
Re: Cloudy but I think I'm on the right track... Newbie
Thanks - it's always good to know that an approach has experienced users' approval. Better to not reinvent the wheel...
Richard320 said:
Thanks - it's always good to know that an approach has experienced users' approval. Better to not reinvent the wheel...
- Jun 14, 2012
- 2,668
- Pool Size
- 13500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Edge-40
I have changed the title of the thread to reflect latest status.
As an absentee pool boy with two kids and a recently moved father-in-law who has projects at both old and new houses and my own projects - I have yet to get the time to confirm the condition of the multiport or the presence of sand leaking into the pool - but the pool is clear and well balanced.
My plan is to get around to socking a return with a small stocking, and then this fall when it's closer to closing time I'll examine the filter, the multiport, the laterals, etc.
Today's numbers:
FC:8.0
CC:0.5
pH:7.2 (Typically 7.5-7.8; Lowered to 7.2 on purpose - aerating now to bring back up)
TA: 80 (Originally 180, then 120, now 80!)
CH: 280 (Originally 350+, then 330, now 280)
CYA: 50? (Originally 55-60)
Pool is still clear, Polaris is working great, pulling a 1-2 TBS's of sand out a week along with other junk.
I'm thinking about adding Borates at some point... not 100% sure yet.
TA & CH & CYA have all had some changes due to backwashing and filling and rain and drain. No major effort to pull these down this way. TA may have been mismeasured originally - I was going too slowly in my testing. After changing test methods it dropped to 120 rather abrubtly. Then from there it was adjusted down using 11lbs of Dry Acid (slowly a 1lb - 2lb's at a time). I'll probably switch to MA since I just bought 2 gallons today - nearby Leslie's DOES NOT CARRY MA or Liquid Chlorine - they say there is some local ordinance. I got the MA from Home Depot - $13 for 4 gallons - is that good?
Anyway... thanks to all of you for your various efforts to help. I didn't start with a swamp, I was pretty clear to start - but you've helped me learn and keep things going. I have some mechanicals to take care of as things wind down this year - but the overall outlook on the pool is excellent.
As an absentee pool boy with two kids and a recently moved father-in-law who has projects at both old and new houses and my own projects - I have yet to get the time to confirm the condition of the multiport or the presence of sand leaking into the pool - but the pool is clear and well balanced.
My plan is to get around to socking a return with a small stocking, and then this fall when it's closer to closing time I'll examine the filter, the multiport, the laterals, etc.
Today's numbers:
FC:8.0
CC:0.5
pH:7.2 (Typically 7.5-7.8; Lowered to 7.2 on purpose - aerating now to bring back up)
TA: 80 (Originally 180, then 120, now 80!)
CH: 280 (Originally 350+, then 330, now 280)
CYA: 50? (Originally 55-60)
Pool is still clear, Polaris is working great, pulling a 1-2 TBS's of sand out a week along with other junk.
I'm thinking about adding Borates at some point... not 100% sure yet.
TA & CH & CYA have all had some changes due to backwashing and filling and rain and drain. No major effort to pull these down this way. TA may have been mismeasured originally - I was going too slowly in my testing. After changing test methods it dropped to 120 rather abrubtly. Then from there it was adjusted down using 11lbs of Dry Acid (slowly a 1lb - 2lb's at a time). I'll probably switch to MA since I just bought 2 gallons today - nearby Leslie's DOES NOT CARRY MA or Liquid Chlorine - they say there is some local ordinance. I got the MA from Home Depot - $13 for 4 gallons - is that good?
Anyway... thanks to all of you for your various efforts to help. I didn't start with a swamp, I was pretty clear to start - but you've helped me learn and keep things going. I have some mechanicals to take care of as things wind down this year - but the overall outlook on the pool is excellent.