Frank and Jacque discuss a dangerous electrical situation they found this week. Then, they discuss mineral purification systems, metal issues, filter pressures, and chloramines. You can see the video of the electrical issue on our TikTok or Facebook page. search @deependfrank.
00:00 introduction
Total eclipse experience
07:30 Our tech CC received a slight electrical shock from the water in a swimming pool.
09:50 Bond wire was not connected to either pump. That doesn’t cause the shock but would eliminate the chance of electrical shock if properly connected.
11:30 Make sure bonds are connected before accepting clients on service
12:27 I tested 122 volts from the outside of the motor body to ground or bond. If someone had touched that motor, they could have been electrocuted.
13:40 There is an obvious electrical short in the pump wiring. The wiring to the booster pump was a mess. The wrong type of wire was used, and it was obviously not wired properly.
14:30 The purpose of the bond wire and ground wire.
20:00 In the state of Texas, pool Technicians who work on electrical equipment are required to have a RAIL (residential appliance installer license), and they have to be working for a company that has an Electrical Contractor License. Please verify that the Repair technician working on your swimming pool equipment has his or her license and works for a licensed contractor. They should have their license with them.
21:15 Mineral purification systems. We use BlueRay XL.
21:55 Mineral systems are not miracle systems. They still required proper maintenance and water chemistry. They are an algae-stat and help prevent algae.
23:00 When facing unusually difficult pool environments and situations, a mineral system is a good option for managing the pool.
24:00 If you use mineral systems, you should regularly test the water for metal levels and manage those levels.
26:40 The best solution for removing metals from water is the “CU Lator” metal remover. Follow the instructions closely.
28:00 If metal staining is present in your pool, you may not test high levels of metals in the water because the metals are on the pool surface and not in the water. You must remove the staining and get it back into the solution; then, you can test the levels and remove it from the water.
34:44 Could you make sure you are staying on top of your filter pressures? Keep filters back-washed or cleaned. Know the pressure with the filter clean so you can judge your pressure when it is dirty. Higher pressure means less flow. \
42:20 chloramines
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