Recent content by redixson

We have really hard water but I've managed to get TA down to 80 ppm

We recently remodeled our pool and I've been reading about the benefits of borates. Just want to make sure my math is correct before I dump in 72 Lbs of boric. 72 Lbs sound like a lot but I guess it's a larger than average pool.

We just remodeled our pool and I went with all new Pentair equipment. The Pentair Racer had a problem with the reverse cycle and the rep came over to take a look. They ended up replacing the whole unit so now I could sell it on eBay as new. I like the Racer a lot but I'm worried about repair...

We just finished remodeling our pool and we went with the Pentair 520 cartridge and it filters pollen and fine particles much better than our old sand filter. The pressure cleaner works fine but there always seems to be a fine layer of dust/pollen that it just stirs up. I like the idea of also...

The Pentair rep came out today and took it apart on site and replaced the valve timer. It still would not go into reverse cycle so he took it to the shop. He discovered it was missing a part from the factory that is glued into place and they are sending me a new unit. I'm thinking about...

Just went through a pool resurface and upgraded lights to led. The conduit is from the 80's and probably has a pinhole somewhere. Is it necessary to drain the pool to apply the butyl tape? If I do drain the pool is silicone an acceptable sealant for pools? Will the chemicals degrade it over...

Just went through a pool remodel and I replaced all of the equipment. The company set up the pressure side pool cleaner suction source right after the cartridge filter. This makes sense except that now I am losing pressure to the pool and spa return jets because a large amount of water is...

I made sure the pressure is correct with the pressure gauge and checked the rotations. I actually have too much pressure so I had to dial down the setting. I sent an email to pentair so we'll see what they say. Here is a video of what it does...

Just bought the pentair racer after reading decent reviews. Set it up today and I saw that it would pause for a few seconds and then start up again. It's like it missing some of the reverse gears or something. I tried with and without the tail but with the same results. Is there some sort of...