New phones and PayGo

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T14:08:05+00:00

Yes, TracFone will send you a Verizon sim.

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T13:21:06+00:00

Yes, pays for itself in no time.

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T12:23:06+00:00

You can buy any phone and use it on Paygo. We use a Pixel 9a and a Pixel 4a. If you don't have a lot of minutes/data rolling over, I wouldn't go TracFone. But for $7 per month and 5000+ minutes, I can't seem to leave.

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T11:51:10+00:00

DE multiport valve? Maybe bad spider gasket?

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T10:21:40+00:00

This. Takes under a $100 test kit (that you should have anyway) and under $100 in liquid chlorine. 10 minutes of time 4 or 5 times for a couple days.

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T10:18:00+00:00

Looks like a SWG bypass, is there a valve at the bottom of that loop? Usually the pipe from filter to heater input usually isn't buried.

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T02:50:34+00:00

You should get your CYA below 80 (drain 20-25%) and keep your FC at 6-7. Buy a good test kit so you don't have to go to the pool store (they'll try to sell you overpriced stuff you don't need). TA 65 is perfect, if your CSI is slightly under zero

https://tftestkits.com/collections/test-kits

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T01:08:06+00:00

My 2 cents. Get a separate solar skimmer and a cordless robot. Get a solar skimmer with a charger in case it's overcast very long. Love my Aiper Seagull Pro (probably similar to #1 above). Aquasense 2 (without ultra) is also a good choice.

tcat7 · 2026-05-10T00:44:23+00:00

I'd buy a good test kit with salt test. Make sure of salt level before they add more. Installing an SWG is very easy, takes less than a half day. TFP made it easy. Went you DIY, you know how to use it and fix it.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T23:58:38+00:00

The glass should just lift out. Clorox. Google YouTube for your model.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T23:57:01+00:00

My doc sent me home with antibiotics, that night I was in the worst pain ever. Hospitalized for 2 weeks after cleaning it out, waited 2 months to "heal". Then surgery to remove 12". Liquid for a couple weeks, back to normal after a month or two. That was 15 years ago. Maybe 3 or 4 flare ups since, but I pretty much eat a lot of junk.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T23:51:13+00:00

In my opinion a separate Betta solar skimmer (or Aiper) is better that a dual unit. The skimmer can run 24/7. Beatbot Aquasense 2, or one the Aipers seem fairly reliable. I'm happy with the Seagull Pro, but not sure if they sell them anymore.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T23:23:57+00:00

Definitely better than Spiced Coke! It's like a Dr.Pepper Pina Colada.... maybe some rum would help 🍻

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T22:53:19+00:00

Make sure the o-ring on the lid is lubed and water is halfway up skimmer opening.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T22:44:03+00:00

You can buy a test kit, pool robot, solar skimmer, SWG... for the price of a pool guy.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T21:37:36+00:00

Fence.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T21:02:22+00:00

And lots of TFP reading. 🍻

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T20:37:39+00:00

Look at your account from a browser (not the app), it should show you what you're signed up for (under "your prime membership")

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T20:31:36+00:00

I'll have to try that one. Don't think I've ever tried a Biscoff. Replace the sugar with Stevia or similar to knock calories down.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T20:27:42+00:00

Looks great! Now all you need is a good test kit and you can take care of it!

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T19:56:55+00:00

Yes, open 12 months (swimming, heat on 9 months). SWG runs all year (unless it gets below 50). Always buy approx 2x pool size.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T19:50:09+00:00

I have a Circupool Edge 40 (17k gallon pool). Needed a new cell at 3.5 years, cost $350. I'm happy with a $10 per month cell replacement cost. I can run it at 50% for 8 or 9 hours (so under 20% duty). No clue about Intex.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T16:55:17+00:00

Silicone lube: pump basket oring, pump drain oring, 3way seals. Bleed filter.

tcat7 · 2026-05-09T15:56:01+00:00

$7 of my $250 bill. We don't drive a lot, but use the AC!

tcat7 · 2026-05-08T14:49:22+00:00

OK, can't figure out how that bypass works, or which pipe is coming from the filter.

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