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I have the Pentair 4 cartridge filter system with a Pentair VS pump. 25,000 gallon in ground pool, completely redone one year ago. (signature is wrong, we moved). My filter gets clogged up every 3-4 weeks. We have a small spillway that stops running water when the filters clog. I think it's...

Solar hasn't been working consistently. Solar temp in the ET was erratic going from a very low temp like 9* to a very hot temp like 255*. Switched the wires for the air and solar on the ET and the odd temperature followed to the solar thermistor, leading me to believe the issue is the...

I have an EasyTouch system. My solar wasn't turning on despite it being hot. I checked the solar temperature under Calibration and it was 25* F. It would only go up to 34*. I did some research and replaced the solar temperature sensor (Pentair 520272) today. After replacing, the temp was 4* off...

I found my IC40 with no power today. It is connected to an EasyTouch and its own transformer, wired to come on with the pump. Diagnostics say No Comm. It is enabled in the EasyTouch with 35%. I checked the fuse on the transformer and its fine. There is 120v at each wire inside the transformer...

I have a actuator valve going into the pump from the main drain/vacuum on one side and the skimmer on the other side of a T. The valve stops so the main drain/vacuum is always fully open and the skimmer can be closed off or slowed. I've had the valve set to a point where the vacuum runs at the...

I am trying to program my EasyTouch to do a quick clean. I want it to run the pump when I turn a circuit/feature on and run for 20 minutes. I have tried a lot of combinations but the pump isn't lowering back to its low speed after the egg timer set time. This is what I have currently...

I already have 3 things connected to my EasyTouch Comport which I understand is the maximum number. I can't tell if the comport expansion just allows easier wiring or if you can connect more than 3.

I am replacing my old 120v light with a Intellibrite 5g 12v. I have a PX300 wired up and there are 2 black wires on the 12v side. The 12v Intellibrite has aa black wire and a white wire. Does it matter which wire goes where? I can't imagine how it would but I want to be sure I don't screw up...

I am replacing a 120V halogen light with a 12v Intellibrite light. The manual says you can connect 3 pool lights and a spa light to one 300W transformer. I only have one light in my pool so can I use a 50W Transformer?

I have searched and searched and cannot figure this out. And the EasyTouch manual doesn't help at all. I want to be able to program a couple actuators to turn at specific times. For example, I have one actuator that turns to divert water to a sheer descent. I would like this actuator to turn...

I got my EasyTouch installed and working today. I can see the water and air temps but not the solar temp. How can I see what it is reading as the solar temp?

I want to put in an EasyTouch system to replace a SolarTouch. Right now I have power going into an Intermatic timer. The manual says the EasyTouch requires 3 wires. Can I use the EasyTouch and wire it from the Intermatic timer which only has 2 wires? I don't use the timer now, it's just always...

My SolarTouch says it's 20*F on my roof even though the air is 86*. I cut and stripped the wires going into the SolarTouch from the water and solar sensors just to make sure that wasn't the problem and it isn't. I'm assuming the next step is to replace the solar sensor? When Pentair was out to...

My Pentair VS was off today when it should be on. I have 120v at both lugs on the Intermatic timer and there is power at the connections on the pump. The display is off completely as if there is no power to it. Any ideas?

I can't figure out why my pH keeps rising. I get it down to 7.4-7.6 but then the next day or two it goes up to 7.8. I'm putting so much acid in. Everything else seems good. Any thoughts? FC 3.5 TA 70 CYA 70 pH 7.8

I have a SolarTouch system. I have it set so it does not control the pump, cooling and freeze protection are off. I have noticed lately that the solar is running all day so I started watching the temps today. I had the target temp at 80* and the water temp was 80* with the solar running. I...

I have a 12,000 gal plaster outdoor pool (no spa) . I have a Pentair variable speed pump and a SolarTouch controlling the solar. The system works great as is, but we want to add a SWG. Looking at the Pentair SWG it doesn't seem like I can use this without one of their controllers. Is this...

Numbers this morning from the Taylor kit: pH 8.0 TA 120 FC 5.4 CH 260 (have really hard water here) CYA 40 I have been adding 20-40oz of 14.5% muriatic acid per the pool calc recommendation daily in the morning. pH goes down to 7.5 in the evening then goes back up to 8.0 the next morning...

I just did a 50% water change and am start the TFPC method. My numbers this morning using the Taylor kit FC 4 TA 100 pH 7.5 CH 260 but I have really hard water CYA 40 CC 0 According to the pool calculator I am good where it is. I have read the slamming page and understand that slamming is...

I am new to pools so I am just learning. I have a 3 way valve before the pump (suction side) adjusting the flow between the skimmer and vacuum. I had air coming in when I added any flow to the vacuum. As a result, the vacuum barely moved. I also had slow flow through the skimmer. I couldn't find...

I just bought a house in San Diego with a 13k gallon in ground pool. It had a single speed pump which we replaced with an Intellifo VS. Before changing the pump, the pool was always above 80 with just solar heating. Since replacing the pump, it has been closer to 72. I have played with the rpms...

I have a standard dial Intermatic timer. Since I replaced the pump with an Interflo VS, the timer doesn't control anything but there is still power to it. I would like to control an actuator with the timer. Is the voltage output from the timer correct for an actuator?

I have debris reentering the pool after the pump shuts off and I would like to add a skimmer weir. There are no visible holes though. There is a piece where the weir would attach that fits down into 3 slots with a screw holding it in place. It doesn't appear to be broken like the door broke off...

I just bought a house with a 13k pool and a rooftop solar system. I have been trying to dial in the solar and have been going through the plumbing configuration. Something seems off. I had an Intellifo VS installed to replace the single speed pump that was there. There is a Goldline solar...

I am a new pool owner. 13k gal with six 4x10 panels on the second story roof and a new Intellifo VS. I've read a lot and am working on getting my solar to be efficient. I've always had the waterfall running but switched it to the pool outlets today. I had a lot of bubbles running at 2150 rpm...

I have a new to me IG plaster pool 13,000 gallons. I have 6 10x4 solar panels on the SW facing roof in the San Diego area. Pipes for the solar are 2.5". Pump is 1' above the pool and the solar panels are 16' above the pump. I just had an Intellifo VS pump installed, replacing a single speed...