**I HAVE 7 DAYS to get water in good shape. Looking for advice!

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n240sxguy said:
I don't know if you have 1.5" or 2" pipe, looks like 1.5", but you could cut it off on the left side right at the 3 way valve and use one of these.
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The left side glues inside the pipe, and the right side is the same size as the regular pipe so you can put a coupling on it then go with regular pipe to tie back into the line that comes down to the 90 before the chlorinator.

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Thanks - I appreciate it!

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However - I'm going the non-frustrating (I don't have time anyway) route... We have a brand new Hayward EC65 sitting in the basement. I'm going to call the pool company tomorrow and have them replace the old filter with the new. Also going to have them remove the chlorinator. I'm hoping they can get here within the next day or two.

In the meantime (considering we have people coming over to swim this Sat) what should I keep my FC levels at? Normal - or should I bump them a bit? Should I do anything else?

Thanks again TFP!
 
kimkats said:
I would bump it up a little and KNOW you will need to run a full set of tests when the fun day is over. Make sure you have bleach at the ready as I am sure you will need some.

Have fun!

Kim
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I can't bump. With the broken connector ring, my filter is out of commission until the new one is hooked up. I've got plenty of bleach!

Curious what I should keep my FC levels at - considering I won't have a running filter for a few days.
 
I was talking about bumping your FC up a bit before the people get in.

Here is the CYA/FC chart. What I do is does my FC to the top end at night. I have found that it tends to end just at the lower end of my range at the end of the day.

Until you get your filter up and running I would shoot for just over your range in the chart and stir it in using a straw broom all around the pool.

Kim
 
kimkats said:
I was talking about bumping your FC up a bit before the people get in.

Here is the CYA/FC chart. What I do is does my FC to the top end at night. I have found that it tends to end just at the lower end of my range at the end of the day.

Until you get your filter up and running I would shoot for just over your range in the chart and stir it in using a straw broom all around the pool.

Kim
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Got it - and will do. THANKS :)
 
Things have been crazy and haven't had a chance to get back on here... Anyway - new filter and plumbing was done yesterday. I also had them replace the chlorinator. Thought it would be good to have when we go out of town. It was turned up to full when I first looked at it - so I turned it off. First things I noticed, the pump prime was MUCH better and jets were firing really well! They did a decent amount of plumbing - so glad I had them do it. Looks like they kind of simplified things - and, the channel locks are gone. They put a new valve shutoff on and looks good to go.

I'm hoping to take some pics and tests tonight. I'll post and update as soon as I do.
 

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Here's a few of the new filter, chlorinator and plumbing. The is crystal clear and jets are cranking wayyy better! I actually turned the filter off for the night and back on again this morning. I might shoot for that kind of pattern. I'll try and get some pics of pool tonight :)





 
All is still going well and feel like I'm in control - however I do have one quick question...

Should I run the filter 24/7? Curious what the pros and cons off running 24/7 vs only running during the day. Obviously, we would conserve a little bit of energy. Are there any other benefits? Is it good to give the equipment a break from time to time? I'm getting different results when searching. Thanks!
 
There is no need to run the equipment any longer than is necessary to move sufficient water through the filter and skimmers, removing solids. 24/7 only wastes electricity.

As always visit Pool School - Determine Pump Run Time

During the summer I run mine about 3 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon/evening. I could cut it back more, bu we like the sheer decent running when we are out by the pool after work.
 
BsPool said:
All is still going well and feel like I'm in control - however I do have one quick question...

Should I run the filter 24/7? Curious what the pros and cons off running 24/7 vs only running during the day. Obviously, we would conserve a little bit of energy. Are there any other benefits? Is it good to give the equipment a break from time to time? I'm getting different results when searching. Thanks!
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Once your water is in good shape, it's typical to run only 6-8 hours a day. This is something you need to figure out for your pool. Running the heater may drive you to a different schedule, and high debris load can cause you to need more run time. Try cutting it to 12 hours for a week and see how it does, then drop it until you find you aren't keeping up with the crud that blows in. With your robot, you may be able to get by with 6 hours or so if you run the cleaner enough.
 
Quick question (posting so that I don't screw anything up).

So got about 2 inches of rain yesterday. Heading out to get a pump to drain the extra water soon. Question is in regards to PH... PH level is 8 and TA is 100. Should I drop the PH?
 

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