New to pools. Help with Filter operations.

[CarlD]

Hi Summer.
Which Taylor kit do you have? If you don't have the K2006 or K2006C you probably don't have the key test: The FAS-DPD test (DPD is a different test).

You'll need to spend some time educating yourself on the B-B-B method. Start by reading EVERYTHING you can on Ben's forum: www.poolsolutions.com to learn B-B-B.

[summer78]

CarlD,
Thanks for your reply. I am at a track meet today with one of the kiddos so I'm not certain which kit I have but that doesn't sound familiar and I've done all the tests my kit allows 3 times so far. I'll double check when I get home. I have been reading that forum alot and have learned alot but it's still somewhat of a foreign language to me. I'll keep reading. I am on the verge of giving up and am nearly to the point of regretting buying a home with a pool. I hope I can catch on quickly... wish me luck.

[summer78]

Hey Carl. Just checked on my kit and it's the K2006.

[PoolDoc]

Hi Summer;

Do these things:

1. Take a complete set of pool tests with the K2006, and post results here . . . ASAP.

2. If at all possible, order at least (2) new cartridges . . . but don't use them just yet.

Unicel C-7489 Replacement Filter Cartridge (Hayward C4520)

Verify your filter below BEFORE ordering.

3. Begin dosing EACH night with 3 gallons of plain 8% household bleach -- continue this till you can post test results.

4. Remove your filter cartridges, and let the pump circulate the bleach. Leave the cartridges out, till the water is no longer green.

5. Send pictures to poolforum@gmail.com and include the thread # (23044). Or post them directly using links from Picasa, Flickr, or Photobucket.

6. Remove all leaves and debris, if any, ASAP



Hayward C4520 SwimClear cartridge filter:

[PoolDoc]

Oops.

Link fixed.

Location of Unicel replacement cartridge guide: http://www.unicelfilters.com/pdf/replacement_guide.pdf

Caution: buy ONLY Hayward OEM, genuine Unicel, or genuine Filbur replacement cartridges. No Pleatco or other Asian-made replacements. There may be some high quality Asian cartridges, but we haven't seen them yet.