With clean water my DE filter gets torn down once a year. I have a bump filter so it doesn't need backwashing. It's big for the pool so most of the time it's just loafing along with not a whole lot to filter.
Pool company guy screwed up...
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Kreepy Krauly Racer question: I've noticed that this things squirts water out of it when the pump is on, but with the "cleaner" mode off. Is there any way to run the pump but take the Racer out of the pool?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,474
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- 35000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Disconnect the racer hose at the return it is plugged into before removing it from the pool.
@YippeeSkippy Saw you mention in another thread about not using dry acid if you have a SWG. I haven't been. But I'm confident that the pool company I fired and the previous owner was using dry acid (found the tub in the pool equipment shed). What long lasting damage may have been done to my SWG and is there I anything I should do next?
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- May 3, 2014
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- Pool Size
- 6000
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- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,474
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Sulfates - what's the problem?
Generally, the use of "dry acid" is not recommended on this site because it adds sulfates to your water. What's bad about sulfates :?: Since TDS is well-established as a non-issue, I can think of two possible things: 1. "montezuma's revenge" - politely called "gastric distress", is usually...
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The only way to lower sulfates is drain or water exchange.
Thanks. Can it be tested for?Sulfates - what's the problem?
Generally, the use of "dry acid" is not recommended on this site because it adds sulfates to your water. What's bad about sulfates :?: Since TDS is well-established as a non-issue, I can think of two possible things: 1. "montezuma's revenge" - politely called "gastric distress", is usually...
The only way to lower sulfates is drain or water exchange.
That's gorgeous. I know you're trying to teach me something, but I'm too dense to figure it out.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,474
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
There are tests for sulfates in drinking water. What will it tell you in your pool water since we don’t know what levels are bad for a SWG?
Good point. Why pay for a diagnostic if you can't do anything about the result.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,364
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- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
It does look pretty clear in my pool. However...
One of the ultimate issues I will face soon is that the pool is probably 30 years old so their are issues with the pool masonry. There are areas on the floor of the pool that are... worn? I don't know how to describe it other than patches that are worn through the top layer of the masonry. It's just an old pool and probably has needed to be refinished for a while. I will try to get some pictures with my phone (thunderstorms now so it's a mess outside right now). A pool builder quoted me probably 18k - 25k to have the pool re-done including the coping which is cracked in several places.
edit: to add, I perhaps even see a rusty color spot?
Happy to hear the water is looking better! Good job!
Plaster-So long as it is not losing water due to it leaking then it is fine to enjoy it for the summer. Here is a simple test to see if your water lose, if any, is from evaporation or leaking: Water level bucket test
If you WANT to replaster the pool we suggest you get at least 3 quotes with a try at 5 if you are in a big pool market.
Kim
Plaster-So long as it is not losing water due to it leaking then it is fine to enjoy it for the summer. Here is a simple test to see if your water lose, if any, is from evaporation or leaking: Water level bucket test
If you WANT to replaster the pool we suggest you get at least 3 quotes with a try at 5 if you are in a big pool market.
Kim
Thanks. The pool builder said the same - I should enjoy it for the summer since it’s holding water just fine and then decide if I want to do it this fall or next spring. Will plan to get many quotes - tons of builders around here.Happy to hear the water is looking better! Good job!
Plaster-So long as it is not losing water due to it leaking then it is fine to enjoy it for the summer. Here is a simple test to see if your water lose, if any, is from evaporation or leaking: Water level bucket test
If you WANT to replaster the pool we suggest you get at least 3 quotes with a try at 5 if you are in a big pool market.
Kim
You might get the "top shelf" trades if you do it in the Fall. That is before the builds will start up and after this years builds are done. They might be hungry so willing to work to get it done.
Now something else to think about. If this is the first time the pool has been replastered they might try to cut your cost by doing a small chip out. This is where they only chip out around the returns, lights, tile, etc. It is less labor so may be cheaper. The down side of this is if you ever need to do another plaster down the road (WAY down the road now that you found TFP) it will cost your more as they will have to chip out TWO layers of plaster all over the pool.
Kim
Now something else to think about. If this is the first time the pool has been replastered they might try to cut your cost by doing a small chip out. This is where they only chip out around the returns, lights, tile, etc. It is less labor so may be cheaper. The down side of this is if you ever need to do another plaster down the road (WAY down the road now that you found TFP) it will cost your more as they will have to chip out TWO layers of plaster all over the pool.
Kim
- Jun 13, 2017
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- 9600
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Latest results posted to Pool Math @mknauss.
I’m still working on TA - I probably wasn’t taking the test to end point properly before but I am now. I’ll keep bringing pH down to 7.4 and letting it rise to 8 and hope the TA eventually works it’s way down.
I did the CYA test today and got 40, so I think it’s time to bring it up. Would you suggest I take it up to 70? I’ll use the sock method into my skimmer basket.
I’m still working on TA - I probably wasn’t taking the test to end point properly before but I am now. I’ll keep bringing pH down to 7.4 and letting it rise to 8 and hope the TA eventually works it’s way down.
I did the CYA test today and got 40, so I think it’s time to bring it up. Would you suggest I take it up to 70? I’ll use the sock method into my skimmer basket.
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