Test Results are in :(((

[MattinAZ]

I'm in the process of replacing strainer cover o ring, filter o ring and the filter drain plug o ring, I also suspect one jandy valve so I'll replace it's o rings as we'll. also thanks for the shaving foam trick, I'll definitely give it a try.

Can you give me a few examples (commercial names) for the non hardening PVC compatible seal, local guys at HD are not very, you know, and there are so many different types of caulk.

Looks like I have a nice project for the weekend

Will report once prints are replaced

Thanks
Matt

[BigDave]

Oatey Great Blue pipe thread sealant is one I've used. I believe many people like a Rectorseal product but I haven't used it.

[MattinAZ]

Thanks very much for the sealant brand

Meanwhile after replacing the o-rings especially the Jandy valve o-ring it looks like the air problem is solved. I also need to replace the 6 way valve for the pop ups, ordered one online already.

Now back to shocking to pool to bring the hardness up. By the way HTH shock is leaving a residue making the pool cloudy I'll start running the pump overnight, hope it clears

Thanks
Matt

[BigDave]

You don't need to shock the pool. Just use the Cal-hypo for regular chlorination until you reach CH goal.
What kind of filter do you have?

[MattinAZ]

Oh what I meant by shocking was using CalHypo.

Anyway last night I have used 2 lbs 56% CalHypo and let the pump run, this morning it is clean and clear
Due to lack of CYA chlorine from CalHypo tends to disappear by late afternoon, pool receives direct sun for at least 8-9 hours a day and I am in Southern AZ. But then I use it again same night (1 lb bag) and let the pump run. Meanwhile I am also using the tablets (TriChlor) to build up the CYA levels

Here are the test results as of 1 pm today (this after using 2lbs CalHypo last night after hit by a rain storm).

FC 3.8 ppm
CC 0.1 ppm
pH 7.6 (down from 7.8)
TA 120 ppm (unchanged)
CH 140 ppm (up from 110)

For the filter I have Clean & Clear plus 320 (pentair) with new cartridges.

Thanks
Matt

[CarlD]

You'll want to keep using that Cal-Hypo or add calcium powder as you have a PebbleTec pool and your CH is still 60ppm under the recommended range of 200-400.

[BigDave]

I'm pretty sure CarlD warned you earlier, but, I'll say it again since you are using trichlor and cal-hypo at the same time. Don't let undissolved trichlor and cal-hypo near each other.