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Problem solved! I noticed when I turned the pump on, the water comes out in bursts and then stops. I decided to experiment with turning pump on and off in succession. After about 5-6 times, it cleared out the clog and started to work normally. It looks like pine needles got stuck. Probably...

I used a flat ruler today and was able to push it in 7.5 in in both waterfalls. So, it seems that lip is probably didn't collapse. Also tested pressure at the pump. Diverting water to working waterfall shows 25 PSI, to non-working shows 35 PSI.

I should also point out that the flow at this waterfall stopped suddenly. I'm concerned that it could be caused by collapsed lip inside the unit. I will try to poke inside using long metal flat ruler today.

The junction is at the equipment site. It just a regular pentair diverter valve with one pipe coming from the pump, then splits in two for each waterfall. I already disassembled the valve and made sure there is no blockage. It is probably another 30 feet to the waterfall from the equipment site...

I have two sheer descent waterfalls. Both operate from the same pump. There's is a T-junction that controls flow to each waterfall. One of the waterfalls is no longer spewing water. Even if I set the flow to the highest level and only to this waterfall, the water just trickles down against the...

Never mind. I think I found how it works. The bottom template shows exactly how to put grids back. Duh!

Re: American Products FiberWorks Photon Generator won't ligh I used meter and found 19.7V read out on bulb socket. So, it appears that transformer is working. It seems that the bulb I was using before is rated for 24v. Perhaps that has something to do with it. The 19.7v bulb replacements are...

Took it apart and followed your advice. I’m now waiting for replacement manifold to arrive and I also found some grids with soft edges that are also being replaced. I found that one of the grids is partial size(looks like half) and unfortunately I didn’t notice where it was. Is this the one...

Opened pool about a month ago and the water still have lots of small particles especially near return lines. I also see lots of sand (probably DE) on the floor. I decided to open the filter (never done this by myself before) and found that plastic on top of the grid has some cracks. I assume...

Re: American Products FiberWorks Photon Generator won't ligh I'm having exact same issue. Did you ever figure out what was wrong? How hard to replace transformer? Can you post part number? Thanks

Water leak caused damage on circuit board that holds receiver. The light still works, but no longer moves the color wheel. I already replaced the motor and it still doesn't work. It seems that the only option left is to replace the whole thing. The wiring is fully sealed with the unit itself...

Check my post from 2 years ago. Perhaps it is similar issue. http://www.troublefreepool.com/is-my-air-pressure-switch-bad-t26382.html

You guys are great.Thank you very much.

The Pentair SAM I have has 2 bulbs and color wheel. The motor and color wheel are servicable if you know what you doing. I've pulled them out of the water couple of times to replace the motor due to leak. Make sure to get new OEM gasket after you take them apart.

My minimax heater doesn't ignite. Air blower fan keeps blowing forever and service light is on. I take off rubber tubing and blow some air directly into air switch, then I put tubing back and it works for day or two. Here is the picture of the switch. What does .65"VF means? I couldn't find...

Great site. I found exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the tip.

Does anyone knows what type of connector this is and if there any way to get from this molex type connector to quick connect terminal plug (individual wire as in the pictures earlier).

Yes, my pool was build in 2003 and uses MiniMax NT STD heater. The picture is directly from my heater.

My pool heater is dead. No power. I think I blew transformer. I used multi-meter to check the power. According to pentair site, it is part number 472508. I found some pictures of this part on the net, but I'm concerned that the wires don't match exactly what I have. Is there a compatable...