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    Pentair Valve control without pump activity

    I am trying to turn a valve but not control any pump speeds or have to use the pump at all. If i want the valve to be Open from 3pm (pump shuts off at 4) and then closed at 10Am (pump starts at 930). Is there a way to not have to pick a speed for the pump? it doesn't require a pump. I just want...
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    Need skimmer lid assistance

    I am not sure but I think someone replaced this lid or the part that it goes into. It does not attach to the part that is in the ground. So when you go to empty the basket the whole thing comes off. Any ideas how to fix it? don't think I want to glue it
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    Salt pool algae issue

    13000 salt pool pentair equipment filters automation salt TF test kit PH 7.5 CYA 50 ALK 95 Salt 3650 Calcium 225 FC 4.5 -5.0 CC 1-2 Phosphates 0 algae around stairs, under waterfall, and walls in patches. I recently put in a new salt cell. Chlorine is rising without adding anything. I have...
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    Return valves

    I think i need new return eyeball valves (adjustable ball socket ones for top water movement). I have 3 and the ball socket thing inside can pop out and float away. Not sure if this is by design to swap them out. I also noticed that the closest one to the pump is the strongest. Do they make a...
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    Lagoon conversion

    I want to convert my pool to a lagoon look. I have a waterfall and a table in the pool. I was going to start with adding more rock across from the waterfall and to try to get rid of as much tile and coping as I can, replacing it with rock. Any ideas? I thought about cutting the skimmer door...
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    intelliflo 220 wiring to an easytouch 8

    I have the easytouch 8 and the intelliflo vs. Can the pump's 220 be wired into the load center as an available 20 amp breaker or should it run back to the main panel as a stand alone run. IMPORTANT: When connecting the pump to an automation system (IntelliTouch, EasyTouch, SunTouch and...
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    new pump and filter install. Pipe length question

    The pump manual says install 10 inches of pipe before a fitting on the suction side and not to put a 90 directly on the output. Can I put like a 5 inch then a 90 on the output? Should it be 10 also? Should they match? What about the filter. Does where you put 90 fittings matter with that? the...
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    Metal in the pool question

    I had a waterfall put in recently. Concrete formed molds. To install it, they put a metal wire mesh from the waterfall down inside the pool under the water and attached it to the pool wall. They then applied a concrete mix over the mesh, molded it and painted it. My concern is the metal mesh...
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    Automation/Email alert question screen logic 2

    I have ordered a screenlogic 2 so far. Can it email alerts based on events? I would like to install a toilet type float valve that when triggered, opens a drain valve. I would like to be notified when the that flow has started or stopped via email or text. Should I install a flow meter? I...
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    What size filter for 15k pool and intelliflo VS pump

    I have a 15k gallon pool and looking to replace some equipment. I have decided on the intelliflo VS pump and a cartridge filter. I have a waterfall, 4 jets around a bench and a pool heat pump. I am not sure if a 240sq ft filter @ 90GPM would be better than a 200sqft filter @150GPM or what...
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    Looking for a Home/Pool Automation Solution. Pool Pic inc.

    My pool is a 15k gallon pool with a waterfall/bench jets/top return system. no spa [attachment=0:3jvgraq9]IMG_2972.jpg[/attachment:3jvgraq9] This is my wish list that I would like to control. pool pilot cholorinator pool pump intelliflo vs-control speeds, schedules, speeds etc. Aquacal Q175...