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I went with the C&C 420 - installed today. Thank you to all who joined the conversation! The tech desk at Pentair also endorsed the 420 (or 520). Sorry to say this, but this is why I do my own pool maintenance and most of the other work - I worked in distribution for a few decades and it would...

On a related note, I've been running a 48sqft DE (FNS+) for decades but I'm thinking of going cartridge due to my present FNS apparently reaching the end of its' usefulness (persistent DE leakage into the pool after grids, manifold and o-ring replacements). I need a good plumber to remove the...

Well, the new manifold is in and relief was noticed - for awhile. Seems that the problem only occurs when the pool calls for solar. At that point the pump bumps up to accommodate the water going to the roof. I get a brief surge of DE into the pool followed by a regular particulate stream - as...

Thank you Herman - appreciated. The manifold has to be the last possible problem. I'll try it.

I'm also experiencing DE leak. Replaced all the grids, and the standpipe oring. Replaced the air relief screen. Re-opened the tank after DE was still leaking in - carefully inspected the manifold and grids and carefully re-assembled the manifold atop the grids - all seemed well. Still leaking! I...

Belated thank you to Willie! Hope things are good by you. I think this is the answer to my situation. I have solar and everything except the actuator opening to the roof checks out. I use a Zodiac automation system and a heat pump backup. When the solar switches on, I get the red operating light...

Just received my new Stenner tank/pump system (7.5 gal tank with a E10T2C programmable pump). I plan to install upstream from the SWG, with a 4:1 dilution of pool store MA. Can anyone recommend a program setting for the pump? The pump (according to the manual) has a three-day option for Mon...

Another mystery solved. Turns out that I inadvertently set the "TEMP MAINTAIN" on and that was apparently causing the snafu. I switched it off and the system is running fine now. Thank you, Herman and PoolGate for your input! Much appreciated!

Thank you. I never used that before. Should the switch be "Enabled"? I have narrowed down the problem a bit. The pool goes on as scheduled at 9am, then shuts off unscheduled around 9:30am. I can restart it then, it runs fine throughout the day and shuts off as scheduled in the evening. I suspect...

Thank you Herman. I can eliminate all of those possibilities - with the possible exception of the PCB battery, but Diagnostics is not reporting a low battery and no changes in the settings or real time/temp have been noted.

Moved from HERE Related issue: I have an IAqualink system, with a wall mounted One Touch and remote capability. This system has been running flawlessly for years. Yesterday, the pool shut off before the programmed time and today it did not start at the programmed time. Both times I was able to...

Thank you - good luck with this project!

How did you address the issue of tank storage? I did see your picture with the container you built, but what about the heat? My research has indicated a high risk of explosion for tanks stored in hot, humid conditions, such as my neck of the woods in the summer. That is a big issue. Also, do you...

Thank you for your response. I checked with a local supplier for Co2 - NexAir. They quoted me $154.11 for each tank, and $23.61 for refill/swaps. I'll take a ride over there to firm up that part.

Looking into installing a Co2 system as well - so this is a very timely thread! Did you purchase your tanks and regulators on your own or through Poolsmith? I'm looking forward to your updates - I've had it with the acid game, regardless of the cost. I've tried the Stenner route and had a pretty...

Well, after three weeks of trying just about everything, I had the original pool builder's tech come out yesterday and (fingers firmly crossed) I think he may have found the culprit - a faulty relay. He first changed the wires from 2 & 4 to 1 & 3 on the relay, explaining that the VSP needs a...

I had interesting interactions with both Fluidra and Pentair regarding this problem. Fluidra's tech rep, via the phone, told me that the IntelliPRO was not compatible with the Aquallink, only the IntelliFLO! I thought that was, frankly, nonsense, because the Aqualink does operate the pump...

Oh, I do. I have the interface on my PC and I've been using the phone (Android) interface for years now. They are functional. iAqualink 2.0 - new, updated board put it in about 5 years ago.

When the pump won't come on with as programmed, sometimes - not always - it will respond if I go to the One Touch display and toggle the on/off. Bear in mind that the One Touch will show the pump as operating as normal until the third screen, which will show the pump as "Offline". Normally, the...

Another fun fact today. After unsuccessfully trying to get the pump to turn on yesterday, this AM I figured I try the Spa Mode from the One Touch portal - basically for grins and giggles at this point. Voila! On it goes! So I simply closed off the spa drain and it's now drawing from the pool and...

Thanks again - I get all that, but why after ten years would this disconnect suddenly occur? And why would the new pump, albeit a Pentair IntelliPro, work intermittently and be able to be successfully speed programmed through the AQ? That's what seems odd to me. I do agree that the same brand...

Thank you again for your responses. All the wiring is correct - to clarify, the temp sensors are actually in the 10 terminal bar on the right side of the unit. All connections have been examined - no loose ends. I just spoke with Aqualink Help Desk as they have re-opened now. The tech checked...

Thanks, guys. The pump has its' own RS485 plug, and I do have a multiplex extension board installed. I did check each plug - all seems OK there. Other RS485 feeds include temp sensors for the Solar and the Heat Pump, but nothing is doubled up - every feed has its' own plug. The Help desk will...

Thank you for your response. The "HELP" diagnose on the RS8 display indicates a RS485 error - standard for the communication hook-up. The odd thing about all of this is that the pump will run, usually for a few minutes, sometimes for a few hours, and sometimes not at all. Today, it went on for...

Well, here's a real headscratcher: Equipment for Pool/Spa spillover combo Aqualink One-Touch RS8 Pentair Intellipro VSF pump Pentair Ultratemp heat pump Solar A week ago, the heater kept clicking off in mid-cycle - that was the first indication of a problem as no error codes came on. Then, I...