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Recommendations on VSP's? I assume I should stick with Hayward to work with the Aqua Logic (PL-Plus) Controller? Thanks

You can definitely do this!! Easy and risk free. Since it is a new build, it would be prudent to talk with the builder to confirm there will not be any warranty issues opening yourselves.

I do not have any special flow requirements, just basic rectangle. I had considered VS before, but all my research has always led me back to the 2 spd since my energy is reasonable priced. Also, I think the 2 spd will be able to be controlled by the AuqaLogic (PL Plus from memory) controller...

Hello again, thanks in advance for the help. Last fall, just before I closed the pool up my motor seized. I replaced the capacitor with no success. I am now in the market for a replacement. I would prefer to replace like for like with the exception of upgrading to a 2 speed motor. I...

Hello, I would start with retesting your CYA. Take a sample, then place it indoors to warm up to room temp, then retest CYA. This test is fine to wait for a while after grabbing a sample. Unfortunately, because you can't pin point your CYA and because "haven't been testing the chlorine so much...

Have you tried holding a garden hose over the valve? You can let the water run over each connection point (and handle) on the valve and skimmer and see if that helps "seal" the leak. Shaving cream can be used to find a pin hole as well. I would not be concerned with the sharp turn in the...

The general consensus has been to try and manage the water level to keep it to your winter levels, i.e. keep draining it. This is to try and keep the ice from adding stress to those place it can get stuck on I believe. If you can, I would try to drain some water although if there is already ice...

Companies have different published minimum gpm requirements as well. I believe Hayward's is 15 gpm minimum flow rate while circupool's is 25 gpm. It has been a bit since I looked this up, but I hedged and went with a Hayward for when I switch to 2 speed pump some day. Maybe a bit unfounded by...

I think this has been noted before on the forum and that it was written off to oils and such to prevent rust on the unit prior to start up. I would pay attention to it, but I wouldn't be overly worried about it either. This assumes your rat-proofing isn't made of plastic ;)

Oops, sorry. Clearly I read pressure side, but was thinking suction side the whole time.

One way - If it is near enough the surface and pulls hard enough, it can create a vortex which would allow air to enter the system. Similar to the 'tornado' you get draining the bathtub sometimes.

Rarely known phenomenon, but happens unfortunately. I doubt the ban will be effective, but good to think of what you are doing when help isn't near. U.S. swimming pools ban long breath-holding after deaths | Reuters

Cloudiness will be cured with persistence. Keep up the hard work, keep FC at SLAM levels and keep running your pump 24/7. Backwash only after a 25% rise in pressure from your 'clean' pressure (pressure right after you backwash)...a dirty filter filters the best at least it starts to prevent flow.

If you weren't overthinking it, you wouldn't belong on this forum ;) I would suggest the higher target of 8 as you learn your pool - always better to be a touch high while you dial everything in and learn. 5 ppm is a bit high for the day, but with many factors in play certainly not impossible...

I'm new to the thread so forgive me here, but are you confident in your testing and reagents? I just noticed for a month, whether adding chlorine or not, your FC has always been 2 ppm. Just hit me as strange reading through it.