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  1. Karl

    Replacing My MasterTemp 400 (Propane)

    Florida Space Coast resident here in east central Florida … are there competing models that support Pentair’s automation control panel. Looking for the most affordable solution to accommodate my constrained budget. I may even endeavor to do a self install.
  2. Karl

    MasterTemp 400 Will not heat spa past 95 Degrees

    Good Afternoon, Last night I fired up my spa which is heated by a MasterTemp 400. It heated up to 95 degrees but would not heat up past that point. I even adjusted my Easytouch remote up to the max 104 agrees and water temp would never get past 95 degrees. Any troubleshooting suggestions...
  3. Karl

    MasterTemp 400 Not Maintaining Stable Temperature

    A temperature issue just cropped up on my MasterTemp 400. It will heat up fine to the desired temperature ... usually 98-100 degrees; but as the spa cools down, the heater doesn't fire back up until the spa temp drops down to 94-95. Is there a way that I can keep the temperature range tighter...
  4. Karl

    Merits of Skimmer Socks

    I'm pretty thorough when it comes to treating my pool, but these past 2 weeks left me to question my abilities. I had an elusive problem where my chlorine levels were tanking to near zero ppm! Hoping to nip this problem in the bud, I went to the pool school page and went through the regimen of...
  5. Karl

    Pentair Warranty - Its Been an Interesting Year of Failures

    Good evening folks, It's been a while since I've posted and I have had my share of repair experiences. Please allow me to start off by saying that when my automation system is working, it is virtually second to none. I enjoy it very much and its definitely suits my needs (when it is operating...
  6. Karl

    Pool Volume Question

    Any math wizzes out there? I'm curious to get a more accurate figure about how large my pool is in gallons. I just added 80 pounds of salt to the pool which increased my salinity by 560ppm. With these known facts, I should have enough data to be able to calculate my pool volume I think...
  7. Karl

    Shuttle Discovery Photos

    I took some snapshots of Discovery on her way to DC this morning from behind where I work ... the local roads here were jammed! Enjoy the pics
  8. Karl

    Any 2012 Backyard Project Plans?

    Just curious about everyone's backyard project plans for 2012 ... I've finally gotten off the stick and began a tiled wall mosaic overlooking my pool area. My local pool mosaic contact gave me a great deal on some custom aqua mosaics that I affixed to the house. Having finished the "Fishscape"...
  9. Karl

    Intellibrite LED Lights losing Synchronization

    Hello Fellow Pool Enthusiasts! I have stumbled upon an "issue" with my intellibrite LED lights ... I have one installed in my spa and the other installed in the pool. The problem I am encountering is that the lights become "un-sychronized" after a short period of time during any of the...
  10. Karl

    Getting Finished - (Pool Build Central FL)

    Hello everyone. Well, the pool bug has bit me after I gave up a couple years ago due to the uncertain economy. I am getting the ball rolling to have a pool built and I've just scheduled some appointments for bids. I'll do my best to keep things fresh and current in this thread. I've...
  11. Karl

    Greetings From Central Florida

    Hello fellow pool owners/enthusiasts! Well, the bug has finally bit me after 2 years of hemming and hawing ... gonna drop some cash and have an in-ground pool built. I had one built 10 years ago in a former home, so I am somewhat familiar with the process but I am anxious to hear any feedback...