Recent content by bacevedo

I just got the message as well and went outside and upgraded. It upgraded the MSP from 4.0.1 to 4.1.0. No notes on Hayward's supports site listing release notes or any existence of an update. The notification (and email alarm) both were cleared automatically once the update was finished.

I haven't looked into it much, but there does appear to be an API that other automation systems use. I'm not sure if they are connecting directly to the OmniLogic or going through Hayward's cloud servers. For instance, this one at Hayward Omnilogic - Bindings uses Hayward's cloud service. And...

This is a problem on Hayward's end. I'm having the same issues and it started this morning. It's pretty embarrassing for them to have an error displayed on their login screen that basically means they are running out of storage space. Total IT infrastructure support failure - this should never...

I just upgraded my 8 year old ProLogic 8 system to the OmniPL yesterday for similar reasons. I paid $2450 installed ($1800 for the system, $650 for install). My ProLogic system died last week and I got tired of replacing boards or whatever else was needed. Plus, the aquapod remote was slow and...

Just an update on the first item - my lights are set up correctly now. I went back into the body of water settings for pool and spa and added a new standalone light, but this time "Other" was a type that I could select. I'm not sure if choosing a color LED on initial setup makes it where you...

I just had my ProLogic 8 system upgraded to the new OmniPL system. Really happy with the system so far (the new panel is huge) but have a few setup questions. The firmware for everything is up to date and I've reviewed both the installation manual and operation manual with no success. I have...

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I'll be installing a new Hayward Tristar VS950 to replace a dead Ecostar 3400VSP and in doing some research came across some things I hadn't seen before. I've read that you need to match your filter size to your pump size so that you don't overpower the filter. My pool builder designed my...

Mine just died with this same error last week after about 4.5 years of use. It was actually a replacement under warranty after the original died after 2.5 years. I was looking at Amazon and found the motor drive unit for $489 + tax. Then I called my pool builder just to see what they said and...

I've got a question on options for lowering calcium hardness in my pool. We are located in Chandler, AZ which has extremely hard water (20 grains of hardness). We have a water softener on the house which provides nice soft water for showers, dishes, etc. Then we go swim in our pool and feel the...

It was $28 a bottle at Ace hardware, and I had $17 in coupons, so it came out to about $23 a bottle. Much easier to add and worth it for me. Pool math says adding 3 gallons will add CYA of 69. I was basically at 0, so it should get me to where I want. I'll be testing tomorrow once it's had some...

I'm using liquid conditioner - 3 bottles is what it takes for my pool.

Thank you jblizzle! I didn't realize CYA would break down from intense heat and sun. We get a lot of that here in AZ, as you know! I was under the impression the only way to lose CYA was splash out, so knowing that there are other ways makes me realize I need to test it more often even if we...

I understand that the normal way for CYA to drop is by splash out, backwashing, etc. However, my CYA went from around 70, to pretty much zero in the last few months with very little swimming. I don't have any pool leaks that I can detect (i.e. no standing water, salt level rising and not...

One option is to get a programmable outlet or timer and set the robot to the Automation mode. Then you can set any schedule you want. See here: Even better, if you have ZWave/Smartthings or some other type of wireless automation at home you can get an outlet or plug that's compatible with that...