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    GFI Hot Tub Problem

    My Hot Tub GFI keeps tripping. The first thing I want to do is determine whether the problem is: 1) the hot tub or 2) the wiring to the hot tub. I want to do a simple test where I disconnect the wiring at the hot tub. I would go to the main lugs in the hot tub and remove the wires which are...
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    Wiring for Pentair Solar Sensor

    I am hooking up my Pentair solar controller and the solar sensor calls for "twisted pair 20AWG outdoor rated sensor wire." I cant find that anywhere online. I would appreciate any guidance...... Thanks very much.
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    Power outage problems with main pool pump and booster pump.

    Hello, I live in an area that frequently has power outages (one or two a month). This creates a problem for me with my pool because I have a main Pentair pool pump (which is controlled by the digital timer built into the pool pump) and a separate booster pump which runs off a mechanical...
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    Looking for bearing and seal kit for Pentair LA01N Booster Pump

    Hi, my bearings are shot in my booster pump (Pentair LA01N) and I want to replace them (and any of the seals along the way). Does anyone know who sells a good bearing/seal replacement kit? Ideally the kit would include a bearing puller and a bearing/seal installer. Thanks!
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    Which wheels should spin?

    I am trying to troubleshoot my Polaris 280 Black Max. When I pull it near the surface of the water (to count rotations) which wheels should be spinning? On mine,
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    Parts List for 2011 Sundance Optima 880 Spa

    Hi, does anyone know where I can get a parts list? I need a new transformer and possibly a control board. Thanks!!
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    What is this white circular thing next to my hot tub drain in my pool?

    What is this white circular thing n
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    Need help with tricky installation of ball valves

    I have two 2" PVC pipes that run up to the solar on my roof. The pipes are flush with the wall of my house. There is no space between the pipes and my house. I want to install two ball valves in the pipes, but I cant figure out how to do it without removing the pipes. The only unions I can...
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    Best Choice for new Valves

    I need to change some of my pool plumbing which will require me to replace some valves. Most of my pool equipment is Pentair, but I just noticed that I have 3 different kinds of valves: Pentair, Jandy and TruSeal. Someday I will automate my pool, with Pentair automation, but for now I am just...
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    What size DE Filter?

    Hi, I have an 11,576 gallon pool. In the summer I try and turn it over 3x a day during the lowest air electric rate time period. I run the VSP for 16 hours at 2350rpm at a flow rate of 23 gpm and 2 more hours at 3450 rpm at a flow rate of 45 rpm (for the skimmer and pool sweep). I want to...
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    Spa Jet Pump

    I have a 2400 gallon spa inside my in ground pool. The spa has a dedicated pump for the spa jets. The pump motor appears to have died. The pump is a 2002 Pentair Super Flo 1.5 hp single speed pump. Should I replace the motor in the pump or should I buy a newer (vsp?) Pentair pump? I only run...
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    Pentair Pump Shutting Off

    Hello I have a single speed 1.5 hp Pentair pump (Model No. Sf-n1-2a/340039) for the jets in my spa which is located inside my pool. The pump has worked well for years. Now it runs for about 10 minutes or so and then shuts off. After a while, it starts again. It seems like it’s overheating or...