IceShadow’s pool thread 2022

[kimkats]

I am sure he understands and is happy to have the help!

Good plan to keep the filter running to get the rest of the stuff out!

 

[IceShadow]

So it looks pretty clear.



Until you get into the light. >.<



The filter PSI went from 15.5 after I backwashed yesterday to 18 today, so I’ll backwash again tomorrow and add some DE to the sand filter.

 

[kimkats]

The first pic does not look like there is any water even in the pool!!! Just keep the light off LOL

 

[IceShadow]

Pressure on the filter was up to 18 or so. Backwashed again, and added 5 cups of DE to the skimmer to take it from 15.5 to 16.5.

 

[kimkats]

That filter is doing some heavy lifting for sure! You know your filter but still keep an eye on the pressure to make sure it is still happy with that amount of DE.

 

[IceShadow]

Hm. Heater has only warmed the pool 10 degrees in 5+ hours. Maybe that’s normal but aren’t these flames supposed to be blue?

 

[MITBeta]

Yes. Something's not right. Maybe a rusty orifice. Natural gas or propane?

 

[IceShadow]

Natural gas. Plumbed to my house gas.

 

[MITBeta]

Looks like the burners are not getting enough gas. Maybe a bad regulator?

 

[IceShadow]

It’s only two years old for what it’s worth. Here’s a thread I started specific to the issue.

Raypak 206A heater issue

My burners look like this in use. Natural gas heater. How do I troubleshoot?

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[IceShadow]

Took apart the pump. Cleaned it out. As suspected, pine needles. Not a ton of them but must be enough to mess with it.









Had a bit of a scare when it wouldn’t re-prime, but then found out an o-ring fell out of my union before the pump. Found it, put it in, primed slowly but primed. No error yet.

 

[maloneysm]

When I worked in nuclear power, all our tools used over water were tethered. Some things could not be retrieved. Some things could cause Serious damage. Like screws.

What special precautions did you take with screws? Just curious!

 

[wireform]

The picture with the shaft seal to me isn't a good sign. Can't picture the way it goes together but the plastic on either side of it is scored up.

 

[IceShadow]

The picture with the shaft seal to me isn't a good sign. Can't picture the way it goes together but the plastic on either side of it is scored up.

I bought a kit but the pump seal was a different size from the original, so I put it back in.

 

[wireform]

I would get the correct one and just tear it down quickly to change it ....

 

[IceShadow]

So the first time I added DE, it went from 16.5 to over 20 overnight. May have been too soon. This time I let the pump run for 2-3 days and found little to no change in the filter pressure. Now I added 4-5 cups of DE again. We’ll see how it does.

I think the crud in the light is starting to dissipate. May not get better than this. I know these lights can make everything show at night. But I think it’s improving.


Heater is on. Pool is currently at 70 deg, heater set for 80. Supposed to be warm tomorrow and should be my fist swim of the year.

 

[Newdude]

It's a never ending battle this time of year and again in the fall. Between the trees and the farm fields planting, there is just fine crud being blown in all the time.

 

[IceShadow]

It's a never ending battle this time of year and again in the fall. Between the trees and the farm fields planting, there is just fine crud being blown in all the time.

It’s time for the trees to drop their thingies that cover the growing leaves. So I’ll be filtering those out. Another windstorm will drop a nice thick layer of pine needles too, but for now, we’ll see what the DE does.

 

[DieselBeast]

So it looks pretty clear.

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Until you get into the light. >.<

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The filter PSI went from 15.5 after I backwashed yesterday to 18 today, so I’ll backwash again tomorrow and add some DE to the sand filter.

Wow!!! That’s incredible!!!

 

[IceShadow]

New photo tonight. I dunno if it’ll ever get everything out of the light. But it is looking good. Finally got to swim in it too!