Recent content by cgpatterson

I believe this is an automation question, so anyone out there with Pentair EasyTouch panel might be able to advise. Question: When SPA is turned OFF after use, I'd like to DELAY equipment immediately switching back to pool recirculation when pool is in its scheduled ON mode. (Delay for 30 mins...

It has been working correctly for almost 8 years. I'll add some pics of plumbing but the pool temperature sensor is on a pipe to the right of the heater. The exhaust of heater on left side so I don't think that would be an issue. I thought about swapping out temp sensors (Air for Pool) to see...

Pentair Mastertemp 400 question This heater is combined with Pentair EasyTouch control panel. The temperature on the control panel when in SPA mode, heater running is much higher than actual Pentair Mastertemp reading. I set max temp on unit to 104, also set EasyTouch to 104. But after running...

This is the start of my first full season as our pool was finished last July. Have been following TFP pool directions carefully using the Pool Calculator and the TF 100 kit to monitor. Always trying to learn as I go. (Kind thanks in advance to anyone who has helped or reading this!:D I've been...

Ran the full test today after maintaining FC and pH throughout the colder months. Seems like everything is pretty much in line but water has a slight slimy feel that I haven't noticed before. Water is warming to 69° and SWG has started producing again. Salt is down to 2650 ppm with a goal of...

Has anyone had problems with their Kreepy Krauly cleaning in the shallow end? It seems like mine stays in the deep and 90% of the time.

I had a quick question about our fire pit that the pool company built. We have a propane tank but the pool company used a natural gas burner for the burner element. Does anyone know if there could be problems with this? I can attach a photo if you think that might be helpful. Thanks!

Just added 28 oz muriatic acid as the poolcalculator.com suggested. Will test pH again tomorrow. Added same amount last week and it dropped to 7.5 for a few days. Is adding muriatic acid "normal" practice in a SWG pool?

Finishing our first few months as a new pool owner. Reading and learning from fellow TFP forum members when I have the time. Here are my current levels: FC 4.5 CC 0 TC 4.5 TA 90 CH 280 CYA 40 pH 8.0 2950 ppm salt