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I opened our pool a couple of days ago. The chlorinator was working okay, but had a few weird things going on which I rightly or wrongly attributed to a too-cold pool and insufficient salt level. At any rate, this morning, the control panel will not wake up. It’s getting power. The fuse...

This winter will be season 5 for our safety cover here in VA. How many more seasons (if any) should I expect to get out of it?

What is the difference between a solid red “No flow” LED and a blinking red? I’m experimenting with different pump speeds. It is my belief that a solid red LED means the flow rate is absolutely too low. I know the LED will blink for 60 sec upon start up, but what does it mean if it is still...

Or perhaps not an issue at all. I’m experiencing some strange diagnostic numbers on my Aquarite SWCG system. This morning, I moved the switch to “Super Chlorinate” and went out a couple of hours later to check the water temperature. I found some odd numbers. It does not show the temp, nor...

If my Aquarite SWCG system can be wired either way, is there anything gained by going with 220v or lost with only 110v?

I wasn’t planning to swim this weekend, but with the temps as they are, why not. At any rate, I fired up the heater and I’m sitting here looking at the pool with its solar cover on. I’m wondering if I should have that cover on there in the daytime when the sun is out? Nighttime, sure, but not...

I know you’re supposed to just allow the reagents to drop from the bottle without squeezing. However, I find that rarely happens and I’ve experimented with various methods to induce free-fall but haven’t found a method that works every time. Sometimes I turn the bottle upside down and it just...

I’ve been looking for a link or something that would take me to the history of TFP but haven’t found anything yet. In my somewhat limited experience, this is a very unique website with experts providing most of the technical advice, and then you fold in the pool math app and TFTestkits and it’s...

Is there an inherent inconsistency in the results between the two test sample sizes? I’m finding significantly different results comparing the two which makes me question the validity of going with 5ml during a SLAM. As an example, I tested this morning with 10ml and got 21 FC. At 5ml, it was...

Does it matter what speed one uses when running the pump 24/7 for a SLAM?

I opened last Thurs and am in the midst of a SLAM. My FC level is currently 20. Salt level is 3100. I have been running the SWCG and have noticed something that I don’t think is right. With the output knob set at 100%, shouldn’t it be generating all the time? When I first turn it on, it...

I need a little help understanding this. I’ve been engaged with an online supplier about a replacement motor for my Hayward Super Pump. They informed me that the true hp of my existing 1.5hp pump is 2.2hp, and I need a bigger motor than the one I was looking at. They have directed me to one...

@Neemer Just seeing what that does.

It brought to mind a couple of questions. The vid says to “bring the shock level up and hold it overnight”. Up to what? Then it says to allow the CL to drop to half of normal level. If my “normal” FC target is 5, I am to allow it to drop to 2.5? I don’t think I’ve read this guidance...

Can someone describe the proper process for calibrating the pH meter? The instructions that come with the meter leave much to be desired.

I could have sworn I saw something on here that told you how much chlorine a swcg would produce over a 24 hr period. Now I’m coming up with nothing. Did I dream that? I have a Hayward T3.

I’m stumped. I’m ready to call in a tech, but wanted to run this by the group first in case I’m overlooking something. I’ve not been able to get the heater to fire this season, getting the infamous IF error. I’ve tested everything I can. The gas valve is good, I can see an orange glow in...

I’ve noted this for quite a while, but I don’t understand it. My filter pressure will actually decrease over time. For example, when the pump first turns on, the pressure will be 15 psi. A few hours later it will be 12 psi. This runs counter to my understanding of how these things work.

Hi all, I need a little assistance. I tried to fire up the heater for the first time of the season and repeatedly got the IF error. I’ve read up on it and know there are multiple things to check. I’m working my way from easiest to more difficult. I’m currently attempting to check the gas...

I'm thinking of upgrading my SWCG from T-3 to T-15. I ran into some hefty electric bills last summer and would like to know how long it would take for electric savings to pay for the upgrade. Anyone?

Hi folks, I need some guidance/advice. I want to install unions in my plumbing so I can easily remove the multiport valve and get to the sand in the filter. As I see it, I can either install unions somewhere downstream and upstream of the multiport, or I could replace the existing couplings on...

I've watched the videos and still have this question. What prevents grains of sand and other things you don't want clogging your laterals from entering the standpipe?

I planned to reuse the gizmo I used last winter, but I just read an ad that said you should replace them each winter. Is this true or marketing?

The good news is my renovation project is complete. The not so good news is I have a little bit of cleaning up to do, and my initial thought on how to approach these stains (or whatever you’d call them) isn’t working. Before I get too into this, I’d like to get a little feedback on how I can...

My pool has been under renovation since mid-June. The renovation consists in part of cutting out and replacing the concrete coping. During this period, I have been keeping the water balanced with little challenge. That all changed today with the installation of the new coping. There is a lot...

The pressure in my filter has not risen enough to justify backwashing (15% incr) in nearly a month. Does this sound right?

Here’s a question you probably don’t often get. My landscaper just spread a mixture of lime and gypsum around the pool and some of it ended up in the water. What are the effects?

My pool that was installed last fall has to undergo some major renovations. I'm not happy about that, but it is what it is. Work will begin tomorrow, and the contractor says it will be 2 weeks. I always double that, so I'm expecting to be down for a month. Part of the work is to cut out...

Is this an issue? I just backwashed and my clean filter psi is 18 psi. It was was indicating 18 psi before I backwashed. Due to a late season pool build last fall and a fairly late opening this year, my filter has been in service for maybe a month. When it was first installed, PB showed me...

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