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    another robotic pool cleaner thread :)

    well I'm going to buy the M400 or M500 tomorrow , I can't decide which the sticker shock is making me think if I'm already at the $$$$ for the M400 why not the M500 :p:roll eyes: did your M400 come with both sets of filters ? Thanks again
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    another robotic pool cleaner thread :)

    Thanks for the info , I've been talking to Epic Pool supply about some of the Aquabot cleaners too - - - Updated - - - I found a local pool store that can sell me an M400 or M500 I'm thinking about those with the rebate Did you get the remote for the M4 ? Do you think the extra...
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    another robotic pool cleaner thread :)

    so my 14month old Pentair racer is broke and I've been wanting a robotic cleaner since we put the pool in last year I'm eyeing the Dolphin Z5 on sale at Epic Pool Supply (and it has good reviews on TFP) I'm having a hard time parting with the $$$$ but probably $250-ish to repair the Racer...
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    pool cleaner stuck running backwards

    I have a Pentair Racer that's a little over a year old No problems until today when I noticed the cleaner is stuck running backwards Normally the wheels propel it forward for several minutes then for about 60seconds it will lift itself with the nozzles and float backwards then resume...
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    Freeze protection ?

    Thanks
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    Freeze protection ?

    So we're going to see some modest freezes starting tonight for a few days . I'm not worried about main pump & filter (I can just let that run I guess) BUT what about the separate pump & pipes I have for the waterfall ? I don't really want to run the waterfall pump so just open the filter...
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    powdered CYA in the inline chlorinator ?

    alright , I'll stick with the sock method then
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    powdered CYA in the inline chlorinator ?

    Can I put powdered CYA in the inline chlorinator (I use a stenner pump & liquid chlorine) instead of using the sock method ?
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    Speed Stir is worth the money!!!

    that's CooL !!! the Speed Stir is absolutely worth it BTW !!!!!!!!! makes testing the water faster, easier & think it's more effective when mixing the reagents
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    Help setting up new Stenner pump

    Got the timer & all buckets from Amazon with these lids so I can fill up at NAPCO http://www.amazon.com/The-Gamma-Seal-Lid-Black/dp/B0089QJQTS Should I put teflon tape on the injector threads that go into the puck chlorinator ?
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    Help setting up new Stenner pump

    above pic of exhaust on right side of heater - - - Updated - - -
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    Help setting up new Stenner pump

    yeah I thought that too after staring at it a while, going to disassemble & clean filter this week before I fill the tank up exhaust is pointed up on opposite side I debated on the white vs the gray but the Stenner website claims "UV resistant gray or Translucent white" on the tanks so...
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    Help setting up new Stenner pump

    good yeah , I guess so Great
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    Help setting up new Stenner pump

    So I finally got a Stenner pump & tank from US Water Systems I got an 85MPHP40 , so it's a single head fixed 26-100psi pump (#7 tube , 1.67gph) & I sprung for the 30gal tank First off it fits a little tighter on my equipment pad than I expected ...... Should I be worried...