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I have the IC40 and the only time you need to "unplug" it is when you are physically removing the unit from the plumbing or to power cycle the unit. I hate to ask the obvious, but have you checked the plug is securely inserted into the power unit and the connector screwed in tight? Have any of...

Which Salt Chlorine Generator (scg) do you have? Intellichlor Which size cell did you select? IC-40 Why did you selection that system? Price What features are most important to you? It just works so I don't have to. What did you pay? $820 for cell and external power center (self install PB...

I run my Polaris 280 2hrs a day during the swim season and winter(we don't "close" our pool in SC) and 4hrs in the spring and fall when we have the most debris in the pool. My Polaris picks up everything including all of the sand my dog tracks in. Also I think it does a good job of stirring...

Hey Dennis. My 280 has been running 2-4 hrs a day for 4 years. We don't close our pool because we have an attached spa and use it year round. Mikey probably doesn't need a complete overhaul, but his rear wheel is slipping like the drive gear or the teeth on the inside edge of the wheel are...

I have a Polaris 280 that I absolutely love. I have named him Mikey because he will eat just about anything. However, I think it's about time to give him an overhaul. Last year he was acting up(drive gear not engaging and slipping) so I took him apart and made some adjustments to the drive...

MandM, Just curious if you guys were making any progress. Give us an update when you get a minute.

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Mike the following link written by JasonLion will give you a detailed rundown of what you need to do . Your problem is not this severe but the process is basically the same turning-your-green-swamp-back-into-a-sparking-oasis-t4147.html

welcome brother! Become one with the BBB method and listen to the guys and gals here they will get you straight!

Yep Laura I have had the Scarlet King snake/Coral snake scare! Freaked me out! Last night I got in the pool after being out of town for the weekend. I was sitting there in the water and began to think. Man I might need to check the skimmers. Low and behold I found a small brown snake swimming...

I have had an Intellichlor IC40 for 2 months now and just love it. I have not had to add any chemicals other than muriatic acid about once a week. I read a lot of the posts about premature failure with some of the earlier units. I hope Pentair has corrected the problem. If not their warranty...

I have always heard you only need around 20 PSI for an adequate pressure test. However, any drop in pressure is indicative of a leak. Determine where the the leak is correct and retest.

Thanks for the math refresher Jules! Brings back memories of sleepless nights in college! :lol:

plsbcheap please do yourself a favor and get yourself a good drop based test kit. Either the TF-100 from www.tftestkits.com or the Taylor K-2006. There is no substitute for accurate testing. You can't rely on the pool store. Once you get a kit post your numbers and we will help you get a a...

We have had all kinds of critters. Frogs, moles, mice, spiders(DW's favorites), and worms. However, the most interesting was a Scarlet King Snake. He was in the skimmer basket with some pine straw. I almost grabbed him. It really freaked me out! These little guys look very similar to a Coral...

About 20 years ago I was invited to a fraternity party by one of my buddies. My name is Bill but he introduced me to everyone that night as Billyjoeraybob. Kinda funny but everyone at that party remembered my name and it just stuck.

I have the 280 with the booster pump and love it. I only have to vacuum my spa because Mikey can't climb in there. I named my 280 Mikey because he will eat anything that will fit in his throat. Pine cones, rocks, sand, frogs, etc. The best money I have spent on my pool besides the SWCG.

I have a 250K BTU natural gas heater and when mine is running you can definitely feel warm water coming out of the returns. Might be because mine is twice the BTU's.

Welcome! Another Carolinian! My advice to you is get a good test kit the TF-100 from Dave here or the Taylor K-2006 and listen to the folks here. They will not lead you astray!

Yep I lift the skimmer lids with a 3 foot long brass hook I made from a braising rod. And after finding a live snake those things get checked before I get in EVERY time.

Never had any birds, but I have had many frogs, lizards, and mice. However the most interesting find was a young Scarlet King Snake. This was rather scary because the look very similar to a Coral snake!

I have the same plumbing set up as you Florida Penguin. I have only had algae once and it definitely started in the "dead leg" on the spa booster loop. I could see the algae in the pump basket. I have since been turning on the booster several times a week and have not seen algae since. I have...

I run my 280 2 hours a day. We get a lot of sand in our pool and that seems to be enough to take care of the sand and anything else that may fall in.

sredish - thanks for the link I will check it out! midtngal - If I get something to work I will let you know. Please let me know if you get around to trying the dye. I'm curious. I was thinking of trying some kind of paint.

I'm with ya on that one Joyce! I guess I just need to convince the Boss Lady and I'm good to go!

We have had a market umbrella for several seasons. When new it was a pretty blue color that complimented our pool. It is now faded but otherwise in perfect shape. Any ideas or experience with painting or dying this faded out mess.

I just love my 280. We have affectionately named him "Mikey" because he will eat anything! Rocks, pine cones, leaves, diving sticks. swim goggles, frogs, pine straw, sand, sand, and many other unidentified objects. Basically if it will fit through the suction hole Mikey will eat it. Another...

we used Aquarian in Irmo. They did a very nice job and stood behind their work. completed our pool in 7 weeks

I can always find something on XM! XM49 works for most crowds. But I do like the Joint XM101(I think) reggae. Takes me back to the islands.

Thanks Jason! Sorry for the double post. Not reallysure how that happened