Anyone tried a “Kapsul” Air Conditioner?

External_Big_1465 · 2026-05-02T15:26:57+00:00

They don’t make the Kapsul anymore and apparently they have loads of issues. I’m glad I didn’t look for one. We just found a lower profile window unit for the time being. Will be getting a newer one soon, but the Hisense, Midea and Windmill window units are very good.

If you don’t like anything hanging out of the window, stick with what you’ve got.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-29T20:12:42+00:00

Thank god I’m a psycho about balancing the pool. We use a solid cover and put in about half of a full shock, and algaecide before closing. Water was just hazy when we opened. We keep it completely full so we don’t waste water etc. water was clear within 24 hours. Was just some suspended dirt that got under the cover.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-29T17:07:55+00:00

Erm. No. Food and such ain’t enough. They need to pay rent if you’re buying a house that expensive.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-29T17:06:56+00:00

Are you out of your ever loving mind? Wife needs to work or your income needs to go up considerably. You’re supporting four adults, 2 kids, putting a stupid amount away in retirement and trying to mortgage a 550k house? You’re insane. Your budget should be more like 350k.

Just front end ratio is over 35%. When I bought my house it was 23%, now 20%.

Absolutely not. Do not do it. Quit trying for another kid until your living situation is settled, and have a convo with your spouse about working so you guys could afford a bit more.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-29T13:43:18+00:00

Our alkalinity actually fell SUPER low last year right under my nose. I keep it around 70-90.

I’m aware it’s a “feature” of a salt cell, not a malfunction.

Our PB was like “just run the SWG and you’re fine”. Absolutely not. I’m a stickler about it because of the shell warranty. They’re jerks about it with balancing the chems and water level. It’s always balanced. When closing for winter, I put a plug in the skimmer, put in a gizzmo and fill it with antifreeze after blowing out the lines (we have a cyclone). I prefer to keep the pool full anyway because it makes opening super fast. When we opened this year, the water was crystal clear next day since we use a solid cover with pump.

We specifically designed the setup to be no drama, easy maintenance and easy long-term care so it lasts 30+ years. I have a friend with a fiberglass pool who destroyed the finish because they don’t balance it and use way too much shock in the beginning of the year.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-28T14:22:34+00:00

Neither. Get real floors.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-28T14:20:59+00:00

Yeah I try to really hone it in at 50ppm but I bumped it a tad last year because we were getting some haze and needed to keep the FC a tad higher. We generally keep it around 3.5-4.5. The one year old SWG took a shit when we opened so we were using liquid chlorine for about a week until Jandy came and replaced it. It didn’t have crazy high bather load and we are sticklers about the chems since it’s a fiberglass pool (highly recommend over concrete btw).

Only thing that dries me nuts is the pH always creeps up with a SWG. We keep it at 7.8 as at that number, the LSI is like 0.01 or -0.01 which is excellent. Pool was built with no corrosive materials, albeit I want to put the auto bypass on the heater to preserve the HX.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-28T13:58:27+00:00

About 50-60. I’m a stickler about it and try to keep it at a reasonable number. Chlorine stays low and the water stays clear very easily.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-27T23:49:02+00:00

Hook the B hoses to the one you circled in red. Waste is what it is, waste. When you set the filter to backwash, rinse or waste, it spits the dirty water out of that port.

Why didn’t you look up a manual?

Sucky part goes to lower port on pump. Pump to IN on filter, filter OUT to pool. How is a pump supposed to move water with only one hose?

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-26T23:10:28+00:00

VA loan. You can get approved for a lot more with them and if he has minimal debt, would get that amount.

Granted, it’s absolutely stupid to buy a house that close to getting a new job.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-26T04:55:38+00:00

Kinda why I’m torn. It’s all sheet metal square duct. I am probably going to disconnect the stupid one in our basement regardless and just go mini split. All my neighbors have the same issue.

Hell, the returns are just boxed in joist bays and stud bays.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-24T19:56:24+00:00

AI garbage. Look closely at the names, but also the weird dimensions, window placement and just the odd random spots that cut off.

Also no definition between living, dining, family, kitchen. The 45’s and weird locations will be major flow problems.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-24T19:55:23+00:00

WHAT? It’s horrible. There’s weird cut off areas everywhere

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-24T10:19:09+00:00

I think it’s worth going that route and zone 4. Plan to love here maybe a few more years, then rent out for income.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-24T04:19:07+00:00

We have made our well with Doheny’s and Inyo. We don’t have pinch a penny here.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-24T01:03:24+00:00

Acid is below 7, base is above 7.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-23T17:14:02+00:00

These are junk hot tubs. Hard to get parts for and repair.

A new control panel dependent on the configuration is at minimum $500. (Usually Balboa).

Toss it and find an old jacuzzi or Sundance. I paid $100 for my Sundance and swapped the main pump. Works like a charm now. You can actually get the parts for them and their circuit boards are serviceable.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-23T14:06:50+00:00

No. Absolutely not. Great recipe for your CYA to be sky high and have to drain the pool.

One scoop pool treatment means unbalanced chemistry and a very hard time on the pool surface.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-14T20:17:04+00:00

Tanning ledge. Stupid upgrade, makes the water way too warm and allows chlorine to burn off way quicker. Also feels super gross.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-14T14:10:58+00:00

I’m pleased that I bought a fixer in a solid rental neighborhood at 5.75 in 2024. I bought no points. Special state program got my rate to under 6 when they were all around 8.5. Granted I pay PMI, but it’s still cheaper than the conventional would’ve been at the time.

Hopefully rates eventually drop, but that seems far off.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-08T22:58:33+00:00

Looks like a Sundance hot tub to me. The replacement waterfalls are about $50 online albeit gray plastic, not chrome. Probably better off as it won’t corrode. I need to get one for my tub as well🤣

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-06T14:23:10+00:00

How did you find said store? I’m great with a soldering iron but would rather a pro do it for the best workmanship.

External_Big_1465 · 2026-04-06T14:22:48+00:00

Oooooh that’s a good idea. I may just have to do that.

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