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Hello, I have a 2.5-year-old Core-55 system that was bought in Sept 2020. Since last week the System error light has been blinking on it and the chlorine levels have gone down in my pool. I have tried cleaning the salt cell in Muriatic acid and have also tried to clean the connectors between...

Hello, I have a "Generic" vacuum pool cleaner shown in the image below. It has a support arm that rests on the concrete pool surface. This support is marked in red in the left photo. Unfortunately this ball is worn out and the metal in it was rubbing on the pool floor and has left black marks...

Hello, I have a Zodiac MX8 pool cleaner which was running fine till a few weeks ago. A few days ago the wheels on one side of the cleaner stopped turning and the pool cleaner stopped running completely. When I pick up the pool cleaner both the paddles below the pool cleaner turn vigorously. I...

An update from my side. The Installer was here today and he said that since my pump is a few feet higher than the pool, we need a check valve to prevent any air gaps from forming in the system. I hope this will solve the issue.

This is what I meant by the diverter valve.

Hi, I have a newly replastered and replumbed pool with brand new Pentair Whispreflo pump and Pentair Clean and Clear Plus filter. When I filled the pool and turned on the pump, I get intermittent flow of water and it makes a gushing sound with a lot of bubbles every once in a while. The...

Thanks. I just read some posts about using sequesterant when filling in water in a newly replastered pool.

Thank you for the replies. I will look into these options. I noticed that all these are in decora format as well. Also, the box/enclosure is metal similar to the one shown below. So it is made of metal and I need to figure out if the Wifi switches will work in this case. If not, I will have to...

Hi, My pool has the Microbrite LED lights connected to a simple on/off switch on a basic intermatic controller. See photo below. The white switch currently controls the light. Is there a cost effective way I can automate the switch to turn on the lights at night.

Thank you. I will use the app. I am using regular city water. What type of sequesterant, if any should I be using.

Hello, I have a kidney shaped pool with capacity of ~27,000 gallons with Pentair 320 sqft filter, Whisperflow pump and circupool chlorinator (Core55). For how long should I be running the pump per day with this configuration. I am a little confused and any help is appreciated. Thanks

Hi, I am getting my pool replastered with standard white plaster. I have read posts about startup on this forum as well as the following link. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/start-up-new-plaster/ To the best of my understanding here is what I need to do * Run the pump 100% in...

Thank you for the replies. My pool is a kidney shaped pool with 35' length and 17' width. The deep side is 9' deep. Online calculators are pegging the volume at ~23000 US Gallons. My bad in saying that the pool is 40000 gallons. Does this mean that I can use a Hayward SWG with T-15 cell. I like...

Hi, I am getting my pool re-plumbed and new equipment installed. The equipment being installed is Pentair VSF pump and filter (420 sqft) with simple intermatic mechanical timer. This is an in-ground Gunite pool with approx 40,000 gallons. I am considering installing an SWG as a part of this...

Hi, I am looking to replace the waterline tile in my pool as well as pool edge tiles. I have been told that regular porecelain tiles can not be used in pool as they need to be chemical resistant. Is this true for glass tiles as well. Can I use a regular glass tile like this one...

Hi, I need help figuring out which skimmer my pool has. I need to buy a skimmer float valve for the pool. Some photos of the skimmer basket are attached below. Thanks

Hello, I have just bought a home with an old pool and I am planning to get a Zodiac MX6 suction cleaner and hook it up to the skimmer. There are no brand or size markings on the top lid of skimmer. The top lid is about 8.5 inches in diameter. Below the white basket are two holes. There is no...