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| Part | Details |
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| 23 O-rings | R0358000 O-Ring Replacement Kit for Zodiac Jandy DE DEL DEV CL CV Series Cartridge Pool Filter, Compatible with Models CV340 CV460 CV580 CL340 CL460 CL580 DEV48 DEV60 DEL48 DEL60
https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/zodiac-r0358000-o-ring-replacement-kit.html |
Liner
| Part | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool Bead Lock |
Automation/Timers
Pump Timer
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- remove plugs from returns and skimmer
- install return diverters and aim downward towards each other . when using barracuda.
- install return diverters and aim clockwise
- run water into pump to fill up intake line.
- turn pump on
- install pool thermometer (ink-bird)
- vacuum pool - see Baracuda Alpha 3 Pool Cleaner (add weight at 1.5 tube lengths).
- turn on heater to 75F
- test pool water
- once chlorine is adequate
- turn
- on pool timers - pool.jmehan.com
- turn on heater schedule - see Pool Heater Controller
- test pool water and submit to pool company for analysis
- add chemicals as needed
Closing the Pool
Buy
- Winterizing Chemicals
- Gizzmo
- Antifreeze
- Cell cleaner
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- Depressurize system by releasing air from top of filter.
- Remove pump drain plug and disconnect pump.
- Drain cartridge filter and remove pleated filters.
- Force air though filter output through heater.
- Remove drain plug from heater.
- Disconnect and remove Remove salt cell and install winter cap.
- Force air through returns lines using a shop vac. Plug one return using plugs to force water out other line and then repeat with the other line.
- Force air through intake(skimmer) line and attach "gizmo". Vacuum skimmer if needed.
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| Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 252 | Ideal | 200-300 | - | - | |
| Chlorine | 2.56 | - | - | |||
| Alkalinity | 78 | Low | 80-120 | 1kg of Alka+ | 1kg Alka+ | |
| Ph | 7.8 | High | 7.4-7.6 | 210 g PH- | 210g PH- | |
| Stabilizer | 3 | Low | 30-60 | 600g Stabilizer | 3 stab ultra pucks to skimmer | |
| Salt | 2349 | Low | 3000 | 22 kg Salt (1 bag = 20kg) | 20kg - 1 bag salt |
Water Report - 2024
Opened on May 20th. Filtered and vacuumed. No chemicals added.
Test Strip Results (May 23 rd)
| Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 350 | ok | 200-300 | - | ||
| Chlorine | ok | ok | - | |||
| Alkalinity | 80 | ok | 80-120 | - | ||
| Ph | 7.5 | ok | 7.5 | - | ||
| CyA | 20 | low | 50 | |||
| Salt | 600 | low | 3000 |
Test Report (May 23 rd)
| Order | Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
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| Hardness | 250 | OK | 200-300 | - | - | ||
| Chlorine | 1.5 | OK | 1-3 | - | - | ||
| 1 | Alkalinity | 50 | LOW | 80-120 | 3 kg Alka+ | 1.5 kg Alka+ | |
| Ph | 7.2 | OK | 7.4-7.6 | - | |||
| 3 | Stabilizer (CyA) | 0 | low | 30-60 | Broadcast 4 kg of PROTECT CELL ULTRA 3 IN 1. Slowly pour 700 g or 4 cups of STAB in the skimmer. | 3 stab ultra pucks to skimmer | |
| 2 | Salt | 1920 | low | 3000 | 36 kg Salt | 20kg - 1 bag salt |
After a couple of weeks, notice the Ph was high.
| Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
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| Ph | 8.0 | OK | 7.4-7.6 | 480g Ph- | 300g Ph- |
Chemicals
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Again using a 3/4" washer:
Pictures
Build
Yard Layout
Fence Design
Deck Design
Moving the Equipment
Originally the pool equipment was installed in the garage.
Later I decided to build out a part of the deck to have a space for the equipment.
Had to heat out the old PVC pipes to re-use the fittings
More pictures:
Permit
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Suppliers
| Supplier | URL |
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| Pool Supplies Canada | https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/ |
| Pool Store Canada | https://www.poolstorecanada.ca/ |
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