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Postling this in case anyone has the same issue. One of the initial steps to isolating the issue is to be sure that too many water features are not running, and thereby decreasing the volume of water to the Scuppers. Obvious, and I looked at the pool and figured...yep, nothing else is running...

If I had a partial blockage in the pipe going from the skimmer to the pump or from the pipe going from the drain in the deep end to the pump, then when I turn the valve at the pump to isolate the suction from either the skimmer or the drain, would that identify a clogged pipe? I tried it and...

One of our 3 Bobe Scuppers stopped working. I thought it was because the filter was due for a cleaning and so I cleaned the Pentair 200 Filter, which was pretty dirty - although the filter pressure only 16 vs the normal of 12. Didn't fix the issue, so I replaced the filter and that did not fix...

I just tested the temperature difference by putting the Thermometer in the stream from the jet in the side of the pool and it seemed like a 4 degree difference. Then, I filled a 5 Gal bucket halfway up from the scupper and it looks like only a 2 degree difference. That was at 2650RPM and so I...

Thanks again. ScreenLogic does not show the cell temperature. I see that the Intellichlor shuts off when temperature gets below 59 degrees and so the temperature data is somewhere, I just don't know how to access it or if it is accessible? Lets say I measure the water temperature post...

At Pump RPM 2650, Wattage is 1255 and Filter PSI is 15. There is a total of 560 Sq Ft (Qty 11 @ 4 x 12 + Qty 1 @ 4 x 8). Thanks!

I'm not sure where the solar temperate sensor is located, I can't see it since it is on the 2nd Story roof. I think the water returning from the solar now seems consistent in temperature and so the only current issue is whether the RPM is high enough for optimal heating. I have been nudging...

The pressure at 2350RPM is around 9PSI. Is the VRV the bulb looking device? If so, it is installed where the pipe from the solar returns from the roof down by the pump level - in the last of the pictures posted...I just increased the RPM to 2550 and the pressure went to 14PSI. My wife seems...

There is a water temperature sensor after the Pump, but before the solar. From the looks of it, it seems to me that the water goes to Pump, Water Sensor, Filter, Solar, Chlorinator, back to Pool. I know that there is another sensor up on the roof, but I can't get to that to take a picture...

I have 11 solar panels on a two story roof. The gutter is approx 22' off the ground and then the roof slants upwards so that top of the solar panels are at least 27'+ from the ground. The pool & solar was installed approx. 1 year ago and I noticed that when the solar is running, I would feel...

Chem Geek, thanks for the reply. My kit has 7.8 and then 8.2...so if its a little darker than 7.8 I'll consider that OK, if it looks closer to 8.2, I would add Acid.. I wish someone made a kit indicating 8.0 :( Actually, I think I have some of my returns intentionally pointed towards the...

Is it ok to keep PH at 8 if CSI is still kept near zero? Would I be causing damage to the pool? It looks like I will have to add 2 Cups of Acid every 2 days to keep my PH down at 7.8. Even if I get away with only doing that 3 times a week, that is 6 Cups/Week or 1.5 Gal/Month. Seems like a...

Chem Geek, thank you so much for your detailed reply! :D I will aim to keep the PH at 7.8 and maintain my TA at 60ppm. Yes, I can turn off my scuppers. How long would you guess it would take for the plaster to harden before I can turn them back on? Thanks!

Should I be worried about increasing the Calcium Hardness by adding more Sodium Bicarb?

Maybe this is not my issue due to the volume compared to the pool, but here is what I found online in case your curious: How to lower ph via brita filter - YouTube Brita Filter Water Analysis... Tested LIVE For pH, TDS, And Potentially Harmful Contaminants - YouTube (he indicates it produces PH...

I use the TF Test Kit and I have a Pentair SWG. I do a complete test once a week and I check the chlorine and PH every 2 days because I'm trying to get the PH stable - the pool is 2 months old. Today's test results: PH - 7.5 FC - 6.5 TA - 50 (please read below) CYA - 65 CH - 350 (this was 325...

I have a large recirculating fountain that has an auto fill device and it is connected to one of my pool return lines . This insures that the fountain always has the proper amount of water and I do not have to treat the fountain for algae etc. It draws approx. 30 gallons/day from the pool...

Just had Pinch A Penny test the water for Metals - they indicate there is no copper or iron present. They also indicated my Chlorine level is 4PPM. I tested it when I got home and the basic test indicates 5+ and the more detailed test indicates 8.5PPM - so I'm not sure how accurate their metal...

I have a recirculating fountain in the backyard that uses an autofill device and the water source is the pool water. It is great in that I do not have to treat the fountain water and it is always clean and clear. I'm having an issue with splash out from the fountain and I'm trying to reduce...

Does anyone know the best material to use for something that will stay submerged in salt water chlorinated pool water 24/7? Thanks in advance :)

Texas Splash, thanks for the response. For the first month, the builder used regular chlorine to maintain chlorine levels, then they installed the Salt Water Chlorinator. It has been high ever since I have been testing it - which was after the first month (the pool builder maintained it for...

FC - 11 (just turned chlorinator down to 10% today and will check daily - it was at 50% but I run pump for 17 hours a day because I like to look at water features) CC - 0 CYA - 70 pH - 8.2 (added Acid today) TA - 80 CH - 325 Salt - 3600 (Intellichlor suggests 3400) Thanks, Brett

Ever since the pool was filled, 2 months ago, I noticed yellow patches where the floors meet the walls and in corners and other areas. I can only see it in the morning or at night when there not too much sun. I mentioned it to the pool builder and the only way they could remove it was to use a...

Thank you Pool Clown, OldPoolMan, and JoyfulNoise for your responses! Not sure why I did not think of the simplest, lowest cost solution of removing the handle. I guess I was too busy looking for locking mechanisms instead of sitting back and evaluating the problem :) Removing the handle will...

Does anyone know if there is a way to set a Pentair 3 Way Valve in a fixed position? I have a valve that adjusts the flow between my waterfalls and the sunstep bubblers and I would like to insure that nobody moves the valve. (I 'm familiar with the stopping pins - but that seems to provide a...