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    AquaRite GLX and varistors (thermistor)

    We've had this house for 11 years pool was maybe a year old. Since then I've replaced the AquaRite board a couple times, replaced the varistor several times also. Seems like every 2 years the varistor hit's it's limit. Think I read somewhere they will take a couple surges before poofing. It...
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    Pentair (S200 rebadge) impeller motor help

    Have gotten 2 full years on a S200 rebadged bought from Marina. Been looking into DYI impeller repair since mine had been getting slower then finally wouldn't pass the self test. My motor has motor model #s LXP1610219B0979, 52ZY24-50, 5500026. After searching, what I've done is follow the video...
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    another booster pump replacement

    After owning our pool for 10 years, I've had to replace both the pump motors, 2 years ago I replaced the booster pump with the same unit, Polaris BP4-60. It started making a grinding noise right after the 1 year mark, made it through a start capacitor change before quitting altogether a few...
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    exploring pool heaters

    So the wife is wanting a pool heater to extend our swim times down here in Louisiana. Been reading up on them a bit but it's a little overwhelming. I figured I'd start by seeing how many gallons the pool has. It's kidney shaped, 18' wide 37' long, average depth 5.5'. I get somewhere around 20k...
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    Blowing fuses on startup

    I saw someone post almost the exact problem earlier today, but didn't want to hijack his thread. My Goldline SWG system has a Pentair challenger pump 1 1/2 plumbing with a booster pump running off a 220 circuit with a disconnect then a Intermatic 220 timer box right by the pump. It's a fused...
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    another Tcell-15 question

    So I'm having issues with my AquaRite r1.40 board or T cell-15. Pool is roughly 9 years, we bought the house 7 years ago. I've replaced the T-15 once, but can't remember how long ago, I seem to remember it being rather early on, commenting to the previous owner that it was a bit early, either...