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My inground pool is approaching it's 5th year since construction. I've noticed some hairline gaps in the mortar between the top of the tile and the underside of the coping in a number of areas. Is this normal and if so, what's the best approach for correcting it? I'm assuming that this would be...

Yes, it is. I can completely remove the clamp. Good idea on the coupling. Thanks! I'm surprised there isn't a rubber/pvc plug/gasket though..... This will be the next best thing.

The sensor is cracked and leaking..... :(

I'm removing an old sensor that is no longer needed. It will leave a 9/16" hole. Is there any sort of plug available? I'd rather not cut and couple the 2" PVC in this spot. Thanks!

Finally figured all this out using the relays. The documentation for the Hayward VS 950 is inaccurate, so using a combination of relays and timer speed settings, instead of regular speed settings worked. Not as a VS pump, but as a two speed pump, which is fine for my needs. Thanks all for the...

I spent some time attempting this. I'm having the same issue. According to Hayward documentation, based on the drive comm version, there are two scenarios. With zero relay inputs closed, the pump will stop or with input 3 closed it will remain stopped. I cannot get this darn pump to stop without...

I'll DM you to ask about your setup so that I don't derail this thread. Am interested to hear.

Thanks for the response. I have been considering the stenner option. If I went that route was thinking the Hayward Sense and Dispense or something similar. Was just looking for something a little simpler (and cheaper) for now.

It's a Pentiar/Rainbow tab chlorinator. I've been using the liquidator for the last couple of years and am looking to have both options. At the end of the season last year, My CYA was 30-40. Beginning of this season it's at 0. Between draining some for winter and all the rain, I can only guess...

Just thought a little more about this. If I plumb the outlet to the pool only, I risk draining the spa, albeit very slowly....... Hmm.

Looking for recommendations on where to plumb the outlet. Inlet would go after the filter but before the heater. Was thinking that the outlet should go on the pool return, not the main return since that would over chlorinate the spa if it's on for long. However, if its on the pool only and the...

So, hooking up the two wires per the manual works..... kind of.... It starts the pump and does control the speed, however, it doesn't stop the pump. Adding the third wire actually starts the pump when it's off, so something isn't quite right. Suggestions?

I'll give it a try. Hope to be working on it over the next few days and will report back. Thanks!

I bought the Waterway Oasis automation kit with Wifi and 2 Actuators. Just getting around to installing and have one issue. The manual states that is is compatible with many VS pumps, Waterway (obviously), Jandy, Hayward and Pentair. However, for the Hayward VS pumps it shows only two wire...

I have an inground 36k gallon pool/spa combo with a spillway between the two. Am thinking of opening the spa only for a month or so. A couple of questions though: 1. There is a single custom cover, would I simply uncover the spa and flip it over onto the pool? 2. What about an insulated cover...

Outside with plenty of air. It's been 2 or 3 years since I had it serviced. All working well after removing and cleaning the first burner tube. Will give it a good clean this season.

I took out the first burner, cleaned it up a little and it fired right up. I think I'll get somebody out to give it a thorough service/cleaning. Thanks folks for taking a look at this. Am still interested to know if the black stuff either side of the burner is some sort of insulation or if it is...

Followed the service guide and it certainly seemed as though the gas valve was at fault. There was zero smell of propane at all and everything else seemed good after receiving the "IF" error code. I switched out the gas valve and now I do smell a little propane when it tries to fire, but nothing...

HUGE THANKS!!!!! I had taken the thing apart 3 times, disassembled the gearbox etc and was on the verge of taking the plunge for a Dolphin S300i when I came across this post. Some WATERWELD/EPOXY has fixed the issue. When I first took it apart, I too noticed the cracked clips on the caps, but...

Yes, it does appear to be mostly from the rear. I was wondering if it was the cooling fan, but it seems too loud for that. I did not remove it for the winter. While I open the pool myself, I have a company close the pool for me. The pumps are "hard wired" so removing them for the winter would...

I have a two year old pump that I just started up for the season two days ago. Was running fine until yesterday when I noticed it making a strange noise. See the video below. I haven't lost pressure and it seems to be functioning just fine, it's just loud. Thoughts...

Outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What about the risk to the travertine deck etc?

Almost zero FC loss overnight. The pool is crystal clear. If I don't put the floater back in and the pucks in the skimmer, I can almost guarantee that it will be zero by the end of the day though. I think I'm just going to remove the inline puck chlorinator and ozone generator. Keep the UV and...

I'll do the overnight test tonight, but I think it's important to note that I can keep FC levels if I use tabs in the skimmers. I rarely have to replace tabs in the chlorinator and I suspect it's because the flow through the chlorinator isn't enough. (More is being diverted to the cleaner pump...

Understood that with a CYA of 70, my FC should be around 7ppm. My original target was 1ppm with a CYA of 0-10 based on what the pool company told me.... along with telling me that UV, Ozone and a chlorine tab feeder was the new way to do things instead of SWCG!!! I have well water and couldn't...