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Installed ten 12ft FAFCO solar panels on my roof in 2012 but experiencing pin hole leaks annually. Does anyone know what could be the cause of recurring pin hole leaks as one of the panels springs a leak 1-2 times per year requiring a $65 service call. FAFCO dealer says the number of leaks is...

Just completed an install of FAFCO solar panels for my 350ft2 pool by a pool heating contractor. Although I had to install the panels (440 ft2, 10 panels) (350ft2 pool) on an East facing roof due to site considerations, I have solar heat from 0830 to 1800 in May (SW Florida area). It will be...

My parents in SC have been having algae problems and after 1 week of Chlorox shocking, all the algae is dead, water still cloudy but clearing via sand filter But the chemistry is so out of wack, they went to the local pool store for water analysis and he suggested the following add. Please let...

My Autopilot Digital DIG-220 amp-hr counter indicates my SC-60 cell now has 15133 amp-hrs. Cell visual appears like new with all blades the same length and no deposits. My question is, what is the rated cell life? When I bought the unit it came with a flat 5 yr warranty, but I have read in...

I have a 400,000 BTU Raypak digital heater with a 2hp pump , both going to a 220v Intermac manual timer (model# T104P201). 2 days ago, after turning on the gas heater at 0900, approx 2 hr later it stops firing (still 10 deg below set temp) and I see a "CLK" in the lcd window of the heater...

It looks like I am adding 32-38oz of muratic acid (31% strength) every 4 days while using my autopilot SWG. Is this add a normal frequency and a normal amount? This is my first full year with the SWG since I installed it at the end of the last season. I am attempting to follow waterbear's...

I would appreciate the detailed tech explanation why running a SWG at a low CYA level (30ppm range) is harmful to the SWG cell. If too involved for this forum post could you send me a private message? Thanks much-I tried to send you a private message but may not have been successful

Does anyone know the normal cell voltage and amp readings for an Autopilot Digital with SC-60 cell. I set it for power level 2 (middle of the 3), and the owners manual says the max amp are 6.5A for power level 3, but does not specify voltage. Mine said 24V and 6.5A in the TEST mode when it was...

I just installed a Autopilot SWG and it appears to be maintaining chlorine just fine (only had it in 2 days). My weekly sample of cyanuric (CYA) today says 35ppm, where as the Autopilot manual says I need 60ppm. Is there any adverse effects on the SWG if I elect to not add additional CYA...

Just ordered a new Autopilot Digital with SC-60 cell from Aquasuperstore and have some questions. I have a 24" horizontal run of 2"D PVC on the outlet of my Raypack gas heater which goes to the 3 way valve sending the filter/heater discharge to the pool. Based on my measurments the manifold...

PoolSean has several posts regarding all of the various options of the Autopilot digital. One of them weas the capability to change the 50% run time amperage based on your generator run time and need for chlorine generation levels. Understand the Autopilot runs when the pump runs (e.g...

for Sean: I have a 30,000 gal concrete in ground pool and am considering installing one of the new Autopilot Digitals but am confused on what size. I have read that sometimes the size advertised is for a 24hr/day pump running. I only run my pump (single speed) 10hrs per day. So what size...

Been using the BBB method since opening my 30000 gal inground concrete pool in May this year. Water has been clear and no algae problems. I have a DE filter and a Nature 2 system so been keeping chlorine low 1-2ppm with no problems and water has been crystal clear since May 2007 (it was clear...

Does anyone have experience with LaMotte's new ColorQ water test system. It is a colorimeter system vice test strips and uses liquid regents, and then tests 6 different pool chemistry values based on a measured color through this electronic device. (Free CL, Total Chlorine, pH, TA, CH, CYA. ) I...