Recent content by mitch08

Thanks. Maybe I will call the people who installed it back to take a look at it.

Hey all, I just had the pump motor replaced. Same one which was about three years old. It is a Hayward 1.5 dual speed Super Pump. I never noticed this on the old one but ever since the replacement, the pump seems to be fluctuating between 1.5 and .5 on its own. At least that is what it...

Excellent thank you. I will begin reading and sleeping right now :) You guys are the best! Appreciate all of it.

Wow. That gives me a lot to think about :) I never even really considered a separate pump for the spa. Everything seems to work very well with just the 1 pump but I definitely see all the advantages you are talking about. This might be getting a little over my head since I can't even figure out...

Mitch, I agree with upgrading to an IntelliFlo pump, but for now you can just get a 2-speed relay for your IntelliCenter. The automation will switch speeds depending on your programming. The IC60 will work fine, but so will the IC40.. The IC40 will just get "used up" quicker... Just like a...

Thanks very much for all the info. So all that being said, 1 more silly question. Is it better to run for shorter times at a higher percentage or longer run times at a shorter percentage? Or is it all the same thing anyway? Because now that I am doing the pool math, it might make sense for me...

Hey all, Placing the order for intellicenter / IC60 in the next couple of days. Just have a few final questions: My pool is about 25k gallons. Is it possible the ic60 is too big? I spoke to a couple of 'pool reps' from large resellers who told me it will produce too much chlorine. ( they also...

Wood burning. I've never had a problem, but I will admit sometimes a large ember will get my attention :)

It definitely does thanks. They told me the version I will be getting is upgradable but I think I will call back and ask for more specifics. Thanks a lot.

Great thanks

I just got in touch with Polytech and they pointed me to this part number. Anyway you can take a quick look and tell me if I am missing anything? https://www.polytecpools.com/Pentair-IntelliCenter-i5PSIC60-Kit--Pool-and-Spa-with-Load-Center-and-IC60_p_9512.html Thanks so much

Awesome thanks a lot everyone

Silly question. I closed late last year and the pool is going to be a disaster when I open. Should I open first, get it all cleaned out and perfect, and then have the swg and automation installed? Or is there no reason for that and I should just have it all done at the same time? Thanks again

Ha. Yeah I know it is crazy. But I've never had an issue with keeping the pool crystal clear so I just go with it. I don't really see a significant difference in cost. Or at least I am ignorant to it :) Thanks for your help. I will probably be putting it in within 2 or 3 weeks so I will have a...

Thanks. It is a Hayward pump. I only use the fastest speed and I let it run 24/7 :) I don't want to change that because I have had great success that way for over a decade. So I will need to figure out how to configure the salt system for a system that is running 24 / 7. Will 5 relays be enough?