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I have a AutoPilot Pool Pilot Digital Nano and want to make sure it's working as it should. I've read the manual and the cell details for volts and amps - and understand the basics. The Nano was installed about 7 years ago, and I had the main unit replaced 2 years ago due to a faulty display...

I'm replacing my sand filter with a cartridge filter and have a couple of operating questions not covered in the manual (yes I read the manual). Air bleed - I understand on first start up and after cleaning I need to open the air bleed to let air out and until water comes out. In reviewing...

Hello all. I have a Pool Pilot Digital Nano setup on it's 4th season. I've been careful with water chemistry the since new, but this year has been a chore with all the rain we've gotten. I have the water balanced well now with the exception of the chlorine level. Free chlorine remains low...

On my filter valve, I have a standard 1-1/2" port for the discharge hose (backwash). The thread on this is standard (NPT?) and accepts the sched 40 PCV threaded fittings you'd find at the usual supply houses. I grew tired of replacing the cheap plastic hose generally used for pool discharge and...

I have a new inground pool this season (installed in November and promptly closed) and wanted a second opinion on a slow prime... The pump is roughly 4 feet above the surface of the pool, so I understand the physics to this... but initially after install the pump would run 30 minutes before...

Our pool has just been completed! Late in the season (upstate NY), but this is good in some ways... It's a liner-based inground, kidney shaped and 14x28, 6.5 deep end. We also got an Aquacal heat pump. The company will be back in a week to install the saftey cover and close the pool. So, we...

Not sure if this is the right forum, but thought I'd start here... We have a 14x28 inground, in the NE, Sand filter, Salt generator, heat pump, etc. Would water from backwashing be useable for watering plants? I understand there will be chemicals to some extent in the water, but wanted to get...