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My very old 400,000 btu pool heater is not starting this season. I took the side panel off and vacuumed out the leaves and debris. I can hear the controller powering up and trying to generate a spark for about ten seconds and then giving up. I have looked at the old heater starting threads but...

I was looking for a larger plastic zip tie to clean the deposits from between the plates of my SWG cell. Then I spotted that plastic tool used to remove hair from a household drain. Worked perfectly!

I cleaned my salt cell yesterday and all seemed well. This morning my "Low Salt" and "Check Cell" lights were back on. After searching on YouTube I found a possible fix for a different Blueworks model with switches and a knob but I didn't see anything for this model. My chlorinator was...

After searching the Forum I have my salt cell soaking in vinegar for the next two hours. I expect that there will be some residue. I know not to scrape the plates with anything metal and I read about the pipe cleaner method. Does anyone have experience with using a pressure washer parallel to...

My Dolphin Active 20 goes out of warranty in about six months. Just planning ahead. Any expert comments on this video?

Was working great. Now won't start. It is getting voltage. I'm searching the Forum and YouTube. I'm OK with checking the circuit with a multimeter and swapping out parts. It is kind of old. Suggestions appreciated. Also appreciate pointing me to helpful threads or other documents.

The hot tub water includes the pool water. They have been circulating as one for several days. No one has been in either the pool or the hot tub for several days and the heater has been off. I started circulating just the hot tub through the heater and filter and turned on the heater about two...

So happy with my Dolphin robot! Is there something I can do with the Polaris booster pump? I don't want to remove it and deal with residual PVC circuits. Maybe a fountain or water feature for the grandchildren? Ideas?

Finally getting to SWG install. Blue Works BLSC40-B T. I am planning to remove the old tab dispenser and splice in somewhere. There is not enough room! So, I need to add more pipe. I also need room for the flow sensor. Considerations: 1. Mount vertical or horizontal? 2. Be mindful of keeping...

Taking another look at replacing my Polaris with a robot. Searching the forum there are many recommendations for the Dolphin 200 and a few particular online vendors. I see no Dolphin 200's available anywhere today. I am looking for: 1. Available 2. Price close to $1000 3. At least 24 mo factory...

My pump is leaking fairly briskly. I would like to order parts to repair before I take it apart. Suggestions for the usual suspects appreciated!

I was replacing the o-rings on my Jandy valves because they seemed to be leaking air. I discovered that one valve had the grease port plugged. Perhaps it broke and someone was looking for a a cheap fix. Amazon has replacements for $23. Should I replace it? What is the correct use of grease...

Previous threads on spider gasket adhesive recommend this: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-80022-Sensor-Safe-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B0002UEOKK Is everyone really waiting 24 hours before turning the pump back on? I can leave the valve in the filter position and not turn it.

I purchased a 40,000 gallon SWG for the pool at a house that I was moving into last year. It has been unopened so far. BLUE WORKS Salt Water Pool Chlorine Generator System BLSC Chlorinator| Cell Plates Made by USA Manufacturer(40,000 Gallon, Clear Cell) After maintaining the pool since we...

My pump was sucking air due to a sealing issue with the top of the basket compartment. A few turns of electrical tape worked as a temporary fix until I can get a new O-ring.

I have a Nautilus DE 48 (see label). I think it is fairly old. I am seeing lots of DE and dirt in the pool after backflushing and adding DE. My Polaris filters are clogging with tree droppings in five or six hours. I think that I need to replace the grids in my filter. Do I really need to take...

It is supposed to drop to single-digit temperatures for several days even in San Antonio. Our pool area has mature palms that have likely never been so cold before. I really don't want to risk losing 🥶

I am starting a fresh thread on DIY pool valve automation. There are many historical posts involving Raspberry Pi, Node Red, Arduino, etc. I want something simpler. I have the Jandy actuator and I have looked at the wiring diagrams. Seems simple enough. I am looking for the exact items to use...

My new (to me) pool had an initial CYA of 100 and we all agreed to drain enough water to get the CYA closer to 50. The pool volume was rumored to be 15,000 gallons but that seemed high to me. It is a very irregularly-shaped pool that is never more than chest high. I drained out about half by...

Hello TFP peeps! We moved away from our old pool about five years ago. We just moved into another house with a new (for us) pool. So happy to be back with my people! Now converting to a salt water chlorinator, adding borax as before, and going full TFP. My plan is to automate pumps, valves...

I am tagging my solar posts with @SOLARFORUM so anyone interested in solar can just search on that term. FAFCO panels arrived today! Ordered from these guys on EBay: solar-discounters - FAFCO SOLAR BEAR 4'X20' POOL HEATER-w/Valve & 6' Hoses - $279 each including shipping. I gave them my...

First - how do I tell which Northstar pump model I have? I'm not sure of the manufacture date because it was here when we bought the house in 06. The old pump developed a bad bearing, probably. I used a freelance pool repair guy recommended by a neighbor and he said he could replace the...

I have a Polaris 380 that was working great and now won't roll. I took the unit to Leslie's and they said there was nothing wrong with it and gave it back. No roll. I took it to another Leslie's and they said nothing wrong with it - bring in the hose. I brought in the hose and they replaced the...

I just found this pool heater cost analysis program on the AquaCal website. I installed it and it works very well. Very detailed calculations although they seem to be tied to just a few brands of heaters. It looks like a heat pump is much cheaper than natural gas. It does pool volume...

I thought my pool equipment was running on 230 volts but when I measured it it was 115. What is the cost in less efficiency to run 115 instead of 230? Is is ever worth running a new 230 line out to the equipment?

I discovered that my pool equipment is running on 115 volts instead of 230 volts. Does anyone know exactly how to move the connectors on the CompuPool circuit board to convert from 230 to 115 volts? The owners manual is not crystal clear on that to my eye. Thanks for any info. I am also...

Is there any way to aerate without cooling down the pool? Aren't there some aerating jets that will suck air into the stream? Thanks for any suggestions!

The CompuPool Pool Salt System Chlorine Generator 40K gal is on the way. $649 with "Buy it Now" on EBay. I plan to DIY. I am a handy guy but welcome all comments and suggestions! As I inspect the existing plumbing it is really old an seems to have numerous repairs. It also uses 2 inch PVC which...

I am using BBB with a low level of Trichor tabs from the feeder. My pool has always been perfectly clear. Borate 10 - 15 Ph 7.4 FC 4 PPM CC < 1 PPM TA 150 Calcium 300 CYA 50 Temp 82 degrees Polyquat on board Leslie's advises "Green to Clean" with $80 worth of products. Any suggestions...

I am toying with the idea of adding solar heat now that I can actually use the pool. A separate forum would be nice and may prompt some activity. Thanks, Hal