Recent content by jbbarto

Yes, thanks for the suggestion. I went in an put the schedule to run 24x7 spillover for now and will change it back after this is over. Hopefully it will be fine.

Sorry, but another freeze protection question. I have a Polaris SOL controller with freeze protection enabled. It is kicking on freeze protection intermittently, but is not functioning the pool/spa valve like it should so it's only pumping to the pool. Anyone have the same controller and...

Thanks Marty. That's what I was thinking. I adjusted the valve with the blower on, but no impact on the amount of air flowing to the spa.

I have a couple of questions. It's getting cold here in Houston and I've noticed that my blower was set to come on with the pumps for freeze protection, which was bubbling over the sides of the spa and causing the us to lose water. I've turned off the blower as part of the freeze protection...

I just went to Leslie’s near me in The Woodlands and paid $20 for the 4 count. Are you still getting it cheaper at some Leslie’s?

Thanks for the tip Allen. We haven't had any work done on our gas appliances, but I did reach out to some plumbers. I found a local pool guy that offered to do it relatively cheap, so I still come out ahead. He's one of the best around, so glad that will work out. I'll watch him do it and...

I'm preparing to replace a 20 year old MiniMax NT with a Mastertemp 400. I bought the Mastertemp, which was delivered yesterday, with the intention of replacing it myself as I've replaced pumps and filters, etc. in the past. Yesterday after looking at the gas connection to my existing heater...

Thanks Allen. That's similar to what I read. I'm just surprised I'm getting 26V out of the transformer and that it's not completely dead. I order a new transformer that will be here next week and will update the post with the results.

I have a Minimax 400 pool heater and I can't get the power light on the board to light up. I'm getting 26 V out of the transformer to the board (orange and white wires), I assumed it was the board, order a new one, and am getting the same thing on the new board. No power light. When I tested...

I'm in need of a resurface as my current surface is rough and 20+ years old. I'm debating on Aqua Bright vs. Diamond Brite vs. PebbleTec. I want something smooth that will last a long time. I've read lots of the posts on TFP and it sounds like Aqua Bright is very popular, but likely...

Looks awesome! I'm in Cochran's Crossing and need to get a resurface job done. How are you liking the Pebbletec? Any chance you could share your PB's with me as well. Thanks, Brad

I have a Pentair CCP 520 filter that's leaking at the upper bulkhead. I was able to slow the leak with silicon grease on the o-ring, but it's getting worse. I've posted about it before. The leak is where the internal baffle is screwed into the outer bulkhead union. I've tried ordering a...