A very naive pool owner here!

[jark87]

Wow, $550 per month! I had no idea they were that expensive! I was as naive as they come when we built our pool and I didn’t find this site for another 2 or 3 years. I videotaped the pool builder “school” when they handed us the keys. Luckily, the guy was pretty good and they gave us Taylor kit, so we started out with the right stuff. I’ve had 1 minor algae bloom in 13 years. Other than that, it’s been pretty smooth sailing! I was surprised it has been so easy, primarily because of the convenience of the SWCG.

 

[Dirk]

Yay! Dog pile on Muna!!

Hi ya, and welcome to TFP! I'm counting just about 10 or so different volunteers jumped in here, in just about five hours or so, just to say "Hi" and to give you words of encouragement (that might be a new record)! For free!! Can you imagine what might happen if you actually had a question?!? You're in good hands now Muna. Glad you found us. By the way... I really likes @batesjer's post:

And just so you feel comfortable that you can do this - roughly a year ago I was a first time, extremely naive, pool owner. I still learn a ton here but feel like I have a grasp on most the basics to keep my pool operating at its best!

I wanna say 100%, but it might be more like 99% of us could say the exact same thing after our first year! Cheers!

Oh, and a few weeks from now, you'll have learned so much that you'll be dog-piling on someone else new to the site! That's how it works around here.

Edit: make that 11, another one popped in before I could even finish typing!!

 

[Momma4]

I had to read Pool School a couple of times before it sunk in

 

[Muna]

If you have any questions about the equipment just post a couple of pictures of your equipment pad and such. We'll talk you thru understanding what you have.

Maddie

Thank you so much. Sorry for the too many pictures.

 

[pb4uswim]

Thank you for the response. Its saltwater pool. I just bought muriatic acid and baking soda. No algae, water is very clear. Ph is 8.2 this morning. I am thinking about using muriatic acid to lower the ph level. Thank you.

Careful with the muriatic acid. Proper storage and handling are very important. I just started using it for my first time a few days ago and the information on this site made a huge difference in my comfort level with handling it. Don’t take it lightly. Do your reading and things will go a lot better. Don’t forget, it is an acid. It will ruin metal if stored near it and it will damage concrete if spilled. Not to mention what it will do to you. Again, not to scare you. My experience went well. Just read before you open that bottle. Ask questions if you’re not sure.

 

[Dirk]

No such thing as too many pictures! Got any more!?

What a great setup. You have some amazing equipment. Just to prepare you, you've got some learning curve ahead. Don't panic, there are folks here that can help you with all of it. That IntelliChem for starters. There are mixed feelings about that thing around here, so that might be your biggest challenge. No worries, you can take it offline (if it isn't already) and figure it out later. Did they leave any manuals for you? You can get them online. You've got lots of automation, and a spa. Both awesome. Both require some learning. But we'll get you there. Incredible landscaping, too. Very nice pool and yard, for sure.

Hey, do you actually need our help, or are you just showing off? Don't mind me, that's just envy talking!

 

[Desert Dog]

Hi!

Look like your pool is in service mode. Did you purposefully switch it or did "Pool Boy" do that?

 

[Muna]

Hi!

Look like your pool is in service mode. Did you purposefully switch it or did "Pool Boy" do that?

I did not do it purposely. Is it supposed to be in Auto?

 

[Dirk]

Next step is to add all that equipment to your signature. Something like the way I did mine. Model numbers, too, if you can find them. You can take your location out of your sig, that's covered in your sidebar.

 

[Dirk]

@Jimrahbe, I think she's ready for you now!

 

[Muna]

No such thing as too many pictures! Got any more!?

What a great setup. You have some amazing equipment. Just to prepare you, you've got some learning curve ahead. Don't panic, there are folks here that can help you with all of it. That IntelliChem for starters. There are mixed feelings about that thing around here, so that might be your biggest challenge. No worries, you can take it offline (if it isn't already) and figure it out later. Did they leave any manuals for you? You can get them online. You've got lots of automation, and a spa. Both awesome. Both require some learning. But we'll get you there. Incredible landscaping, too. Very nice pool and yard, for sure.

Hey, do you actually need our help, or are you just showing off? Don't mind me, that's just envy talking!

Thank you for the response. I will look for the manuals. I really need help!! Thank you

 

[Desert Dog]

Yes, in auto mode it will run off the programming. In service mode it will only run if you manually activate it at the panel.

 

[Dirk]

Thank you for the response. I will look for the manuals. I really need help!! Thank you

I pinged Jim for you. He knows your Pentair gear, all the settings, etc. He may need a model number or two, that's why I encouraged you to look for those and post them in your sig.

 

[Desert Dog]

In service mode your equipment should have shut off. If you want the equipment off to "service" something then that is good. If you want your pump to filter and run on your schedule then bad.

 

[Dirk]

In service mode your equipment should have shut off. If you want the equipment off to "service" something then that is good. If you want your pump to filter and run on your schedule then bad.

Something's up with her gear. I don't recognize that pump. I don't see the IntelliChem tank(s). It's possible her pump is running on its own, maybe not even connected to her ET, and all the automation is shut down. Who knows what the previous owner or realtor did on their way out. She needs to list her equipment brands and model numbers. And then check out the pump and what it's doing/programmed to do, before she fools with the ET.

 

[Dirk]

Muna, can you pull the brand and model number from the big black pump? Is there only one of those? Maybe post a picture or two of it, closer up? Thanks.

 

[Dirk]

I gotta get to work. If Jim ever wakes up from his nap, he'll take over. He's the man when it comes to Pentair.

 

[Desert Dog]

Good eye Dirk, I did not even see there is miss matched equipment.

 

[Dirk]

No worries, we're just going one step at a time.

 

[Muna]

Yes, in auto mode it will run off the programming. In service mode it will only run if you manually activate it at the panel.

Thank you so much!!. I just changed it.