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    Hanna Industries BL100 pH controller and dosing pump

    Hi All, Does anyone have any experience with this controller/pump? Do you like/dislike it? How often do you need to replace the peristaltic pump tubing (or any other parts/components)? Also, what do you use/recommend as an acid container? Thank you!
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    Wiring IntelliChem

    Hi All, I have a couple of questions about wiring of IntelliChem. I have an EasyTouch with IntelliTouch upgrade, IntelliFlo pump, IntelliChlor SCG. Everything is controlled by EasyTouch/IntelliTouch. 1. Do I have to wire IntelliChem to the load side of the pump relay in...
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    No pressure in the system

    Hi All, (Total newbie here) 3 days ago took my Pentair FNS Plus 60 apart, removed a ton of pine needles, sand and gunk, washed the grids, reinstalled, bleeder the air out of the filter, rotated the gauge at the top to the closed position, mixed 12 scoops of DE in a bucket and poured it into...
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    Installation location for a Pentair acid tank

    Hi All, I just received a new Pentail IntelliChem with an acid tank only (I have an SWG). Trying to identify a good location for it. What I am considering is a spot about 5 ft away from my equipment. That side has some slope, so I need to level it somehow. Question: pressure treated wood (posts...
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    Storing pool chemicals

    Hi All, Read a couple of articles on TFP about storing chemicals and wanted to confirm something. I have a 5ft x 5ft shelf underneath my equipment pad (3 ft underneath). The shelf is open from all detections (well ventilated) and is naturally shaded, since the equipment pad is 3 ft above. Will...
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    On/Off switch for my pump

    Hi All, I have a Pentair WFE-2 for my fountain. It's wired for 115VAC and on a dedicated circuit with a 20A breaker. I would like to put a smart switch in a convenient place inside the house. The pump motor is rated 1/2 (HP), 0.98 (S.F. HP), and max 8.8A (for 115VAC). The switch I consider...
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    Water in an electrical conduit

    Hi All, My former pool pro replaced my old pool lights with Pentair Intellibrite 5Gs. I walked by the Pentair junction boxes (next to the power center) yesterday and noticed a few drops of water on one of the electrical conduits going into one of the junction boxes and ignored it thinking it’s...
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    Keeping my fountain water clear

    Hi All, I have a fountain (~660 Gal). Water started turning greenish. Not too bad yet, but it’s different from what it normally is (crystal clear): What’s the best course of action to get it and keep it clear, given that I am not concerned with it being swimmable, not irritating eyes, etc...
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    How much and how often can muriatic acid be added?

    Hi all, (tested at Leslie’s) pH: 8.1 TA: 350 Pool: 34,000 gal SWG: IC-60 Water comes from the well. TA in the well is even higher. Have been trying to lower both for some time by adding 55 fl oz of muriatic with the pump running and then waiting for 4 hrs, retesting and adding as needed. How...
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    Question about salt cell

    Hi all, Total newbee here :) With an IC40 salt cell and salt level of 3750 ppm, should there ever be a reason for 0 chlorine in the water unless cell is not producing? Thank you!