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    Is my pump bad or does it just need priming? Makes a sound for 5 seconds then stops

    My pump is a Pentair 3HP Challenger Pump. It's been ran 24/7 for about 2 years. While I was away, someone went to refill the feeder tabs and noticed the pump looked to be overheating. They turned off the pump, but also left the feeder cap off for a day or two. When I went back, I tried turning...
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    Switched from Chlorine to Bromine. Cant keep CL high, itchy skin. Common? Outdoor spa

    I switched recently from chlorine to bromine due to consistently high CYA. My CL level can't get above a 2 at night on full settings and 0 during the day. But more importantly, is it heard of for people to be itchy from the spa when using bromine? I don't remember having this issue before with...
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    Can't keep BR/CL levels higher than 1. Bromine out door hot tub. Suggestions?

    Hi guys, I've tried and tried on my own, but I think it's time to ask for advice. I can't seem to keep my bromine levels up. I use bromine tablets 1" (Bromochloro-5,5-dimethylhydantoin|65% bromine, 29% chlorine) in a in-line feeder by Pentair. I have the settings for bromine set on max (5) and...
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    Quick advice (doing tonight). Established a Bromide Reserve. Which will super shock?

    I have Sodium Persulfate, Calcium Hypochlorite Mixture, Trichlor 3" tablets, Bromine 1" Tablets, I established a bromine reserve by using 4lbs of sodium bromide in my 8000 Gallon Hot Tub (Havent turned on heat until everythings balanced). Can I crush the bromine or trichlor tablets and use...
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    Just shocked my SPA. BR@ 12, PH currently tests purple, water is more green. This OK?

    I drained my 7500Gallon spa, filled it back up, and got my levels to [7.2 PH, 60 Hardness, 120 Alk, 0 FC, 0 CYA] I'm going to use bromine instead of chlorine. So I poured 30Oz of Sodium Bromide to make the reserve, then poured 2lbs of MPS. I waited an hour. BR/FC raised to 6. I had wanted to...
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    Just drained 95% of my pool. Can someone give a quick sentence or two on how to SLAM?

    My CYA levels were around 4/500 after years of bad managing the chemistry. I just drained about 95% of my pool (just enough to keep the pumps going), and is currently filling back up. Can someone give a brief summary on how to SLAM? I read the guide here, but just wanted to confirm I'm doing...
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    Pool lights stopped working. Can anyone identify these pictures? Corroding?

    Hi guys. Our hot tub lights slowly stopped working after a while. After turning them on, they flickered and turned off until eventually they only sometimes power on. I can't figure out what model they are to look up documentation. I have a few questions. Can anyone identify these lights...
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    RayPak 407A - No Pilot Sensed - Spark Seen alongside heater chasis - Recommendations?

    I have a quick question. We bought a raypak 407a a few years ago, and it's been great! But we haven't been able to get it to start. I think it might be a simple fix, but am unsure of who to ask as there aren't any service techs near us. When we start the heater, it says 'Spark', then...
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    28 person hot tub always green. Staff says Ph levels and chemical balances fine

    Hi. I have a 21 person hot tub, not located near any grass, that is always green. The staff in charge of keepign the pool and tub maintained says the Ph levels and chemicals are all fine. But isn't the same blue color we once had when it professionally installed last year. It's located on a...
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    Any way to remotely control a Raypak 407A remotely from the web, online, or an app?

    I have a Raypak 407A Heater controlling a rooftop pool and a really large hottub. I was curious if to there was anything I could buy to remotely access our heater controls from elsewhere. The pool and hottub are located on our roof and I'm usually on the ground level when it needs to be turned...