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    Compupool CPX-36 Warranty Claim

    I installed this new in March of this year after just under three years with a CPSC-36. I came home on July 2 to find the display completely blank. It appeared a component on the main board overheated and caused the ribbon wire to melt. After speaking with customer service and emailing all the...
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    Polaris plumbing

    My booster pump is plumbed with Polaris brand flexible hose (3/4"). Is there a reason the installer didn't use rigid PVC? I'm getting ready to redo my equipment pad and wondering If hard plumbing would be better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Sand Filter Brands - Pros and Cons?

    I have been happy with the filtering performance but need to replace my Tagelus TA-60 due to a leak in the tank. I will most likely replace it with a filter/multi-valve combo so am wondering if you guys can weigh in on brand preference and why you like what you like? Price is certainly a big...
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    GFCI Outlet for Pool Light

    A question for the electricians here: Here is my set-up: I have a dedicated circuit from my house's main CB panel with a GFCI CB installed. The circuit runs directly to the outdoor J-box, which is a weatherproof, 2-gang box that houses a GFCI outlet and the switch for the light. Not sure why...
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    Run Capacitor - What are effects of different capacitance?

    Question for the electricians: I have a single speed pump with a run capacitor rated at 30 uF, 370 vac. The capacitor burned out last week and the only local replacement I could find on short notice was 35 uF, 370 vac. Since I was leaving out of town for a week, I installed it. Pump runs fine...
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    CPSC36 display question

    Take a look at my display below. With output set to 90%, the status bar (circled) only shows 1 bar. I can't remember if the bars increase with output; is this a normal display? Even at 100%, my SWG doesn't seem to keep up with demand like it did last summer when I installed it. Admittedly, I'm...
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    Is the niche and conduit designed to be wet?

    Sorry if I'm hijacking this post but think this is a related question. Please ask questions in your own topic. JasonLion Is the niche and conduit designed to be wet? In other words, in a proper install will there be water in the niche and part of the conduit (up to the water line)?
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    SWG disadvantages?

    Hi all, Great site here! I'm currently sanitizing with chlorine (pucks in an in-line and CalHypo for shocking) but am seriously considering SWG conversion. Trying to do as much research as I can regarding the pros and cons and have come up with a list on both sides. So far for me, SWG seems to...