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My ancient Mytilus 150 filter is probably going to split in two one of these days (came with the house when I bought it 22 years ago). This is what my pad looks like. I don't think I have a lot of space for a large diameter filter, like a Clean & Clear Plus. So I'm thinking a Clean & Clear RP...

I've had a Liquidator sitting in the box waiting to be installed for years and it's just taking up space in my garage. If I install anything at this point, it will be an SWG, so I don't have any use for this thing. I've never even opened the box I don't think. Send a PM if you want it. I'm...

I need some advice on the best way to keep my unused pool covered. Our house in Las Vegas is empty most of the year except for two months at the end of summer when we're here and using the pool. We might also spend some time in the spring here, but it's too cool to use the pool then. I prefer...

I own a VS-3050 and would like to add automation to my pool. Since I already have the variable speed pump, and want to make use of the variable speeds in my system's programming, does it make sense to stick with automation from Pentair (I'm thinking Easy Touch 4), as they can talk directly to...

I need to buy some pool safety fence for my neighbor because part of my fence was accidentally given away to him (by my ex-wife) when I still wanted to keep it. He gave it back when he learned of the mistake, but I feel bad about taking something back from him, especially when it's something to...

I want to add some automation to my pool. I've noticed that Intermatic valve actuators are about 40% of the price of Jandy actuators (I have Jandy Never-Lube valves). Are the Jandy actuators that much better that their considerable price premium is warranted, or are they not that much different?

I just had a VS3050 installed and am trying to find out how low I can run it at with my skimmer and dedicated vacuum lines open, and still get good vacuuming. Right now it looks like the floor is about 1700rpm. At 1500rpm I have to shut off the skimmer line to get good vacuuming. Does that...

I have an installation of a variable speed pump scheduled for Friday of next week, and the wife just called and said when she went to the pool store to sign the pwr company rebate form, they told her they had a salt water chlorine generator on special for $1400 installed (including salt and...

I've always had problems with water leaks in light fixtures, even with brand new replacement lights (Sta-Rite Sunlite). After a few months of use I see a little water behind the lens. I've tried wrapping a little teflon tape around the rubber lens gasket before mating it with the metal shell...

I have an old Intermatic electronic timer which I believe is equivalent to the current P1102ME timer. It has two wires for the 240V power, two wires for the pump, and a screw to attach the green ground wire. No neutral wire. I wanted to add freeze protection (it freezes a few hours a night...

I was looking at a parts list for the Jandy Neverlube valves and noticed that the part number for the housing was the same as for the gray valves (non-Neverlube). Is it possible to convert a non-Neverlube gray Jandy valve into a Neverlube by just swapping out the guts of the valve with those...

I have three old greasable Jandy valves installed, which have never given me any trouble (15+ years of service). A few weeks ago when a plumber came out to replace a leaking section of pipe, he commented that I should remove the grease cups and replace them with brass plugs to prevent suction...

I have an 18x36 in-ground pool at my home in Las Vegas. For the past several years I've put both a solid cover and a leaf cover on the pool for winter closing, the idea being that I can pull all the leaves off at once with the leaf cover, and then pump off whatever water that remains on the...