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Looking for someone with any and I mean any knowledge of the Balboa Poolux automation system. My mother in laws PB installed it when they built the pool a few years back. I can find zero documentation online and only found 2 threads here when I searched "Poolux".

Ok, so my pump just hums and wont start. The pump has been running fine all summer and went out last week. So I replaced the capacitor and everything was running fine until today. I stopped it so I could start up the hot tub and it wouldn't start again. I am back to the humming. I have...

Found the answer. http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/92499-Question-about-AL-0-AL-1-AL-3-etc-Aqua-Rite

I have a Mineral Springs MS-10. I have it remotely connected to my Jandy PDA. For some reason the only way I can get it to show on my remote is to change the AL-2 to setting to AL-5. The manual refers to it as "Product name sent to the pool automation control display ("AL-2" signifies "Mineral...

I have a Polaris QT blower attached to my hot tub. When I turn it on it will only run for 1 minute and then cut off, then a few minutes later it will turn back on. Any thought as to what I need to replace to prevent this from happening? Thanks in advance for any help. Justin

Sorry I haven't responded in a while, I have been traveling for work. I took your advice and got the new thermal regulator kit, got the whole kit because there wasn't much price difference, installed it and everything seems to be back to normal. The hot tub heated up without incident. I would...

Ok, so when I pull the thermal regulator, is there anything specific I am looking for or am I just assuming it is bad?

So just more for curiosity why would you think it would be the thermal regulator over the unsightly limit switch? Also can the thermal regulator be cleaned or repaired? I am wondering if may dirty or mineral deposits that would affect it? Oh and thank you so much for all of you help! :cheers:

The unit itself is only a couple of years old. It will heat up to a normal temperature, but the unit will cut on and off throughout the heating process. What is the thermostatic bypass? I can't find any mention of it in the manual. Thanks, Justin

Hi, I have a MasterTemp 400 and it will run for a few minutes then shuts off and reignites again. I watched the back of the control board and LED 11 turns on each time the heater turns off. :hammer: Any thoughts? Thanks, Justin

Thanks for the info, hopefully I can get my buddy of the PhosFree.

Ok, so before you jump on me and tell me that phosphates are insignificant in water chemistry and that is just some BS that pool stores tell you, I already know that. I have used this site religiously since buying a home with a pool 2 years ago and can't thank everyone here enough. They have...

I did, I have mine on the wide beam setting. It is a nice option to have.

kevreh, Here is the pictures I took of the light last night. Sorry for the poor quality my wife was in Dallas with the camera last night. You can tell quite the difference between the LED light in the pool and the incandescent light in the hot tub. I definitely prefer the LED look. I will...

First and foremost the energy savings, it's energy usage is equivalent to 70 watts vs 500 watts. I can actually have it scheduled to be on a regular schedule and not be shocked when I get my utility bill, even with relatively low utility rates. Second it is a crisp light, incandescents are an...

My apologies, here is the link: http://www.pentairpool.com/pool-pro/products/lighting-color-changing-intellibrite-5g-color-led-74.htm

Kevreh, I just installed the installed the Intellibrite white light 500W equivalent in my pool and it is amazing! :goodjob: As for the color changing models you do not need the controller, you can change the color modes using your standard wall switch. I have included a link below to the...

Thanks for that. Currently out of work and don't have the cash to be spending on a new test kit right now.

Dont have that option right now. Just wanted to see what y'all thought of my water sample.

This was done at my local Leslie's and I question the result of the salt test. My pool is 21,550 gallons and my SWG is not indicating the salt level is low. FAC: 4 TAC: 4 Salt: 2100 CH: 300 CYA: 60 TA: 70 pH: 7.4 Pho: 500

After pulling the fixture I think I have answered my own question. Both bulb and fixture are rated for 500 watts. So it looks like I am going with the 500 watt white LED. Any thoughts on how these look versus incandescents?

I am looking to install an IntelliBrite 5g White LED to replace my existing incandescent Amerlite fixture that is leaking. The 5g White LED comes in 3 different wattage equivalencies and I am not sure which one would be the best replacement. The available wattage equivalencies are 300, 400 and...

Just a follow up, received the new manifold and everything works perfectly. It has been almost a year since the pool has been this clean. Thanks again for all your help. Justin

Thanks Mark. I am currently having to replace the grids and manifolds in my filter so hopefully that will help.

Thanks for the recommendation. Got my new grids in and found that I also need a new manifold. :hammer:

To the poolman. It appears the manufacturer is Custom Molded Products but, I was unable to access their website. To patrick3229. Thanks for that link, gives me some reassurance. On a side note do either of you feel that the filter template is a necessary component for operation? It is...

I have been running into problems with my DE filter returning DE back into the pool. After first I thought it was the filter grids but, after complete replacement of these I was still having the same problem. Upon further inspection I found a large crack on top of my manifold right next to the...

So have the spa jets worked ok before at that pressure? They have worked previously but, never really paid attention until they quit spinning How many jets do you have? 6 What is your pump model? Pentair Challenger, either 2 or 2.5 HP, can't really tell since the labels have worn off. What is...

I apologize for the delayed response. Yes, the spa runs off the main filter. The filter pressure while in spa mode is currently between 28 and 30 PSI. I am running a Pentair FNS 60 DE filter and yes everything is clean. Regards, Justin

My spa jets are not spinning anymore. I have pulled them all and made sure they are free of debris. I have a gunite spa that flows into my pool during regular filtration. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I can upload pics but am writing this from my iPad, if needed I can upload...