View Full Version : My pump is out of commision.
Marillionfan
08-17-2009, 03:46 PM
What would be suggestions for getting bleach into the water till I can find a impeller?
aylad
08-17-2009, 07:58 PM
Pour it slowly from a measuring cup while walking around the pool, holding the cup out as far away from the pool sides as you can, then stirring it up with a broom handle or your pole. If it's inground, you can also kind of "toss" it from a measuring cup, a little at a time, toward the center of the pool and especially into the deep end, following it up with a good brushing that will help distribute the bleach, just make sure that you don't splash it onto the side opposite where you're standing.
Janet
waterbear
08-17-2009, 08:51 PM
Brushing downs the sides of the pool will set up currents that help 'stir' the water. If you have a wall whale brush it does it even better.
AnnaK
08-18-2009, 07:31 AM
Because my pump is on a timer set to come on late at night I nearly always add liquid chlorine while the pump is off. I broadcast it across the water surface using a pitcher and then push the WallWhale across the bottom a few times. A leaf net dragged through the water would have a similar effect.
Sorry to hear about your sick pump!
Marillionfan
08-18-2009, 11:24 AM
Not too bad of a problem, of course no one has the part in stock, seems I have an odd pump.
Hopefully in a couple of days I'll be back in business.
Thanks for the info everyone, it was what I was expecting to hear, just nice to know I have back up when needed.
Marillionfan
08-18-2009, 07:33 PM
Ended up ordering a new pump.
http://www.poolandspasupplystore.com/servlet/-strse-191/Hayward-Power-Flo-LX/Detail
Mine was 8 years old and the motor didn't want to run the other day until I oiled the bearings and the part would have to be shipped from Canada, so might be better off in the end.