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    Wiring AQR15 to a 2-speed pump motor w/integrated 2Green timer

    Thank you all for the tips. I think I have a solution using my existing equipment. My power is from GFI breaker through an Intermatic 101-70 timer to a receptacle into which the 2-speed motor w/integrated 2Green timer is plugged. I plan to plug into this receptacle also AQR15. 2Green timer will...
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    Wiring AQR15 to a 2-speed pump motor w/integrated 2Green timer

    I have a Super Pump with AO Smith 3/4HP 2-speed motor w/integrated 2Green timer (see A.O. Smith 3/4 HP Full Rate Two Speed Motor W/ Timer - Round Flange (B973T, B2973T) 115V - INYOPools.com). Planning to get and install AQR15 SWG that has the following requirement: "Wire the Aqua Rite to the...
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    Pool circulation - Please advise

    Dear cowboycasey, I have a follow up question. There are no spare parts for 1968 Jacuzzi jets; see picture. I have tried to remove the flange with the eyeball but was not successful. I passed a knife tip around the joint between the flange and the outside ring to remove any plaster or other...
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    Pool circulation - Please advise

    Many thanks for prompt reply. The return jet is shown below. There are no spare parts for 1968 Jacuzzi jets. I have tried to remove the flange with the eyeball but was not successful. I passed a knife tip around the joint between the flange and the outside ring to remove any plaster or other...
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    Pool circulation - Please advise

    I'd appreciate advise on the present circulation. Is it OK as is or would it be worthwhile to replace return jets so that I could improve the present circulation? Pictures below show the present circulation pattern; both return jets are at shallow end pointing up and across the pool. At...
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    Replacement of 1 HP 1- speed motor with a 2-speed motor - PLEASE ADVISE

    UPDATE and a follow-up question for Mark (mas985). A couple of weeks ago, I replaced 1 HP motor by an A.O. Smith 2Green 3/4 HP Full Rate Two Speed Motor with integrated timer - Round Flange (B973T, B2973T) 115V. It was a good fit after removing the 'mounting foot adapter' from the Super Pump...
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    Jacuzzi jets adjustment - please advise

    I would like to adjust eyeballs of my two Jacuzzi jets in order to change flow direction. The attached pictures show both the pool and one of the jets. I am not able to move the eyeballs by using a pipe inserted into the opening or by vise grips - even if I loosen the 3 screws. The pool and...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    OK. Additional comments noted. I feel enough has been said, so the thread can be closed in a day or two. Please advise how it is done. Tx.
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    Thank you all for your comments. Unfortunately, none based on direct experience with a UV sanitation system in a residential pool. [B]Clarification[B] 1. I have no personal connection to or business ties in any UV pool sanitation system. 2. The intent of my original post was to get an...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    Thank you Jason and gwegan for your input; I have read the suggested thread. This info seems to imply that the following claim taken from a SpectraLightUV brochure is a false advertising. Any comment? SpectraLight treatment: - residual chlorine 0.5 ppm - chlorine shock every 2-3...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    Thank you all for the three replies above. SWG is certainly on my radar but I am really curious about anybody's direct experience with UV sanitation of a residential pool because of a very good experience of my friend with UV sanitation mentioned above in my post - I'd like an independent...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    To simplify my life, I am considering a UV sanitation system for my 21 000 Gal 18’x36’ gunite pool currently using Cl sanitation. My interest in UV sanitation of pool water is based on a few years of trouble free experience of a friend of mine with UV sanitation in his 10 000 Gal IG pool; he...
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    Replacement of 1 HP 1- speed motor with a 2-speed motor - PLEASE ADVISE

    Mark, I am back from the cottage and following up on your advise re replacement of a current 1 HP single speed motor CT1102 with a dual speed STS1072RV1. STS1072RV1 is a 2-speed motor but w/o a timer. Since I'd like to operate the Super Pump on high speed about 10h/day and on low speed...