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darkstaff · 2024-05-16T22:44:51-0400

Interesting... I'm having a problem with my 1400 salt cell ... I am getting 172 errors, and I've replaced everything, the salt cell, the power cable and the sensor. That worked for about a month, and then again I'm getting 172, 183 and 184 errors.

I've bought yet another new sensor, that didn't work. The cell is brand new (1 month old) .. I tired swapping it out with another cell, no luck.

I'm wondering if I need to replace the PCB with something like Amazon.com

Anyone have any advice?

thanks
Darkstaff

ajw22 · 2024-05-16T22:43:53-0400

Kelly001 said:
Sorry. I was following your initial advice to do the overnight chlorine test first.

Ok, I didn't know where you were in the process.

Let's see what your FC is in the morning.

Riley_B · 2024-05-16T22:43:15-0400

ajw22 said:
Welcome to TFP.

The size of the filter effects how often the filter needs to be cleaned. A small filter can clean as effectively as a bigger one but needs to be cleaned more often.

Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Ok good to know. I guess I'll just be backwashing more often.

ajw22 · 2024-05-16T22:41:51-0400

Why can't they remove all the old wood and repair the concrete as necessary before putting a new wood frame around the pool?

I would be concerned about covering rotting wood with wire mesh and concrete. The wood will continue to rot and in a few years you will have voids in the concrete that can collapse and lose strength.

Kelly001 · 2024-05-16T22:40:21-0400

Sorry. I was following your initial advice to do the overnight chlorine test first.

mknauss · 2024-05-16T22:39:20-0400

Welcome to the forum!
Post up your issues in the Algae sub forum.
Realize that pool store tests are not accepted on this forum. You need your own proper test kit. Read through the link below.
I suggest you read through Pool Care Basics - Trouble Free Pool and even look at a few of our videos TFP-TV - Trouble Free Pool

Kpforest · 2024-05-16T22:38:30-0400

Bperry said:
Post a picture of the pool water. If you’re using your phone, you can choose a little options button before you add it and it will let you choose a smaller size.

The pool store is metals testing either and their test accuracy can read 0 to 0.3 if there’s no metals in the water. If it.5 or .6 then maybe that might be a stronger indication

Bperry said:
Could it be described as “rusty” cause thats what others have said iron does when chlorine gets higher.

Any chance you have a cartridge filter, skimmer baskets, or other stuff thats got a turquoise tint to it (kinda like when copper gets wet or oxidizes)?

You can get a Jacks Magic metals test to identify the type of metals in the water and theres a different process to get rid of it. But if its not staining yet, the easiest option is to replace all the water with a no drain exchange and dont use the poolRX thing anymore.

I don’t see any staining and it could very much be described as rusty! I’m not sure I can successfully do this no drain exchange on my own. Is it possible to just drain the pool and replace the water after??

SJPoe · 2024-05-16T22:36:59-0400

Badpoolmom said:
My Taylor k2006c says 2 dippers

1 heaped or two level. As long as it goes pink, you probably have enough.

Dan S phinx · 2024-05-16T22:36:31-0400

Hi, I am a home owner, newly retired who canelled my pool service after 25 years after they sold to an out of state company and after they raised my monthly 5x in 6 months. I used to manage my pool at our previous home, I admit, now that it has been in my care for 4 months, it has turned light green.
bit is a pebble tech, in ground, 20k gal pool. I brought a sample to Lesleys supply and they said the water needs to be replaced. they said that 2 yes ago as well but the services said it was not necessary. I will try and post the test results in next post as this is really long. Besides an introduction, My issues, include: 1 drain or not (CYN vs hardness?), 2. if I do drain can the PTech be dry a week or so, 3 if not drain, what's best to "de-green".
Glad to join you.
Dan

PoolStored · 2024-05-16T22:36:26-0400

ajw22 said:
A small filter can clean as effectively as a bigger one but needs to be cleaned more often.

+100

Riley_B said:
I have a hard time keeping clean.

What does this mean to you? Algae? Then you need to follow this. Link-->FC/CYA Levels

dsgerman · 2024-05-16T22:36:11-0400

Thanks
Sorry. Needed to list in order.
I first added muriatic acid
Realized pool math was quoting for 6% bleach. Changed to 10% chlorine. Added 3 gallons. I know more than needed just finished the bottle.

ajw22 · 2024-05-16T22:33:58-0400

Welcome to TFP.

The size of the filter effects how often the filter needs to be cleaned. A small filter can clean as effectively as a bigger one but needs to be cleaned more often.

Sand Filter Use and Care - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

anthony21078 · 2024-05-16T22:33:58-0400

I'm guessing my pool is roughly 35 years old (same age as the house) and has concrete pour for walls. New liner was installed last month which in hindsight, I should have waited. Nevertheless, liner was installed and afterwards I decided to have the pool patio remodeled with pavers. At the beginning of the project I wanted to keep the cost down so the plan was to keep the old C style coping and line up the pavers flush to the coping. As the demo started, I changed my mind and now I want a bull nose style coping which requires a new track for the liner.

As the crew dug out the sand/dirt surrounding the pool preparing for the RCA base, we discovered the pressure treated wood attached to the top of the concrete base is deteriorating in several spots. Additionally, the skimmers are cracked beyond repair.

As far as the skimmers are concerned, I think I can install these myself but I don't know what problems I may run into (I can plumb pipe myself). The skimmers are not buried in concrete but rather sand. I was quoted $1600 per skimmer by the pool company that installed the liner. The existing skimmers are from Hayward and a quick search reveals they run around $250 for their wide mouth skimmer. This appears to use the same design as what I have. If so, is this as simple as new gaskets and gluing 1 pipe?

Moving onto the wood and track. The masonry crew conferred with their pool builder and gave me these options.

- Remove all existing wood , 1 piece/section at a time, install new wood along with the new track. It was suggested this may be problem because once the old wood was removed, it may be problematic to install new wood to the existing concrete.

- Remove/replace only severely damaged wood sections and install new track along the whole perimeter. They stated this option was doable because they would be laying new concrete/mortar and wire mesh over the existing wood that would adhere to the concrete walls

I received a separate estimate from another pool contractor.
Remove all existing coping - $300
Install new pressure treated wood 18x36 - $1674
Install top extrusion - $1026
Replace 2 skimmers - $3200

At this point I don't mind paying to have it done correctly. If I can save some money by installing the skimmer myself then that's a plus.

Any pool builders here give me your honest opinion?

anthony21078 · 2024-05-16T22:33:21-0400

anthony21078 · 2024-05-16T22:33:20-0400

ajw22 · 2024-05-16T22:30:49-0400

GoBrowns139 said:
Now my blower is turning off after only a minute or two max.

What speed if your VS pump running for the spa jets?

Reduce the pump speed and find the right balance where the water flow does not overwhelm the blower.

anthony21078 · 2024-05-16T22:28:55-0400

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ajw22 · 2024-05-16T22:28:55-0400

Kelly001 said:
I entered my test results in the app and followed the guidance provided by the app to add 59 oz of chlorine. I also just did the nighttime reading as you recommended and FC is 8. I’ll test again in the morning.

You need to raise FC to 20.

Gilligan8 · 2024-05-16T22:27:57-0400

37 (oops) going into a thunderstorm and through the night.

Will update in the AM.

Riley_B · 2024-05-16T22:23:51-0400

Hello, I have a 21 000 gallon inground pool that I have a hard time keeping clean. The old Hayward S244T 24in sand filter was replaced with a S220T 22in 2 years ago because I was having problems with sand at the bottom of my pool, thinking the sand filter laterals were cracked. Last year when I open the pool the water was green and it took over 10 days to clear up following the SLAM process. Before I open the pool for the summer, should I consider replacing the sand filter back to a 24in or bigger? My pump is a Hayward Super Pump 1 HP and my pipe size is 1 1/2". Pool has a main drain/skimmer combo and 2 return jets. Thanks

kul · 2024-05-16T22:22:50-0400

Seems it would be normal for ph to climb in a hot tub due to the constant jets running.

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