Recent content by rwardjr

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    Pentair Race - stays in shallow end

    I've replaced those once, suppose maybe its time again. I've adjusted the nozzle but might need to piddle with it more. Thanks for the drive shaft reminder.
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    Pentair Race - stays in shallow end

    We generally keep 2 pucks in the chlorine feeder. I generally take my water in for testing, just down the road. We were having really high CYA, and they said we were "chlorine locked". This was all determined after taking sample in when algae was noticed. We drained 50-60% of the pool and...
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    Pentair Race - stays in shallow end

    Hi All, our Pentair Racer seems to gravitate to the shallow end of the pool and find his way into a little nook. I moved the line floats farther from him to chance reducing the buoyancy, and toss him into the deep end and before long he's back in the nook. Back up valve seems to be working...
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    why are pool companies talking me out of salt?

    Mine just got finished on north side of Houston and I pretty much couldn't get a builder to use SWG either, and warranty same as reg chlorine. Went with chlorine and way happier than expected to be with water feel.
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    Should to ue schedule in panel or vsd?

    It's an easy touch 8 panel. The drive was connected and display was locked (I think due to Comms with panel) but it never ran. I couldn't get it to run the schedule so put drive in manual and put schedule in it. I'm sure they will resolve at pool school Wednesday.
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    Should to ue schedule in panel or vsd?

    I'm new to all this - and did search first. Our pool co got the pool going while I was out of town but we're days from having pool school (turnover). A tech came to do something and the pool quit running (labor day so no phone support). I tried going through the easytouch8 to find the...
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    Easytouch8/Screenlogic2/Wireless Connection Kit Problems

    did the new wireless connection kit solve the problem?
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    Visio stencils for as built plumbing

    Hi Guys Our pool is being built now and I'm interested in drawing the plumbing system in Visio before its covered with dirt. Have you found or created some stencils for pool gear? I've googled around but haven't really found anything. I've got a webcam sending emails every 20 mins so I'll...
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    Am I being coached right?

    the features are qty 3 of 3' sheer falls. Do I not need another motor to turn them off or would just a solenoid valve work?
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    Am I being coached right?

    First of all, this is a cool website with lots of smart guys. Been doing some good reading. I'm looking to get my first pool and the suggestions from the first bidder are below...(I hope its ok to ask knowing other mfr's are on here) I think my primary question is "aside from the brand...