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    Robotic cleaners and free form pools - side wall problems.

    My friend is very thorough. He let some algae build up in the pool so it was easy for him to validate that side walls were not cleaned thoroughly (50% coverage). Floors were spotless.
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    Robotic cleaners and free form pools - side wall problems.

    Here’’s his review from his purchase on Amazon. Again, I’m looking for individuals that are happy with the side wall cleaning capability (free form pool) of their robotic cleaner. “Dolphin Triton Plus with PowerStream|Verified Purchase Probably like you, I'm sick of brushing the pool weekly...
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    Robotic cleaners and free form pools - side wall problems.

    He had a Dolphin Triton PS Plus. Did not provide side wall coverage.
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    Robotic cleaners and free form pools - side wall problems.

    I have a friend of mine that has tried two different robotic cleaners (Dolphin and Polaris) and has returned both. His major complaint was that the robotic cleaners do not clean the side walls since his free form pool has a lot of bends and curves. I don’t want him to give up and am reaching out...
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    Pool fountain powered by booster pump.

    Ocean Blue Cascade Fountain - Dohenys Pool Supplies Fast The link above is the low cost pvc fountain I purchased. It’s designed to be powered by the pool pump. I hook this fountain to the return that has my booster pump so I can create a bigger fountain shower. Thanks!
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    Pool fountain powered by booster pump.

    Thanks for the quick response will the cavitation cause damage to my booster pump?
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    Pool fountain powered by booster pump.

    Thanks. Would a bad start capacitor cause my pentair booster pump (LA01N) to shutoff? I checked my wiring and all looks good. The shaft spins freely. I will most likely order a capacitor. About the back pressure thought. When I hook up my pressure side pool cleaner the pump runs extra quiet...
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    Pool fountain powered by booster pump.

    Ocean Blue Cascade Fountain - Dohenys Pool Supplies Fast I purchased this pool fountain last year and use my booster pump to provide more spraying power. My pentair booster pump was originally installed to power my pressure side pool (Legend kreepy Krauly II) cleaner but I never use this...
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    How to clean glass tile at waterline

    Figured I’ would update this thread since I’’ve found a solution that works for me. -hire someone to powder blast tile line to remove calcium silicate. Nothing else will remove it not even muratic acid. -use scalefree plus from pool chemistry. You can buy it at Leslie’s pools. This is...
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    Pentair Intellibright 5G Color LED Problems - Need Advice

    Thanks inyorob and kimkats. A couple of questions about the Pure lights. -Do they emit the same level of brightness as a pentair 5G Intellibright LED? -Will Pentair easytouch panels and software allow me to select colors correctly? -Is the Pure light an overall “better” product than the...
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    Pentair Intellibright 5G Color LED Problems - Need Advice

    Kimkats, The model number for my 5G lights are: 640122 and 601002 Both are 120v. Since installed, I’ve replaced light engines every year and even replaced the entire lights due to the problems experienced. Excited to hear what you find from your contacts in the industry.
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    Pentair Intellibright 5G Color LED Problems - Need Advice

    I’ll call the pool company in the morning for model number. I believe these are the low voltage models. Intellibright 5G color LEDs. I have a large and small in my setup.
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    Pentair Intellibright 5G Color LED Problems - Need Advice

    Hi, I’ve had my pool for around 4 years now. Every season it appears that my LED lights (1 in pool and 1 in the spa) get damaged to the point where the color is not right. I had warranty service through a local pool company and even escalated to Pentair. The pool company typically will swap out...
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    Pool skimmer equalizer port not in use and not plugged.

    Hi, I've confirmed that I have my main drains and skimmer on seperate suction lines to my pump. Therefore the second hole in the slimmer is not in use. Am I losing skimmer suction if the second hole is not plugged?
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    help with outdoor sound system

    I'm in love with my in home Sonos setup and I recently installed a pair of Klipsch Rock speakers and Sonos AMP for my backyard pool setup. Absolutely love it!
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    Pentair ScreenLogic 2 iPhone app remote password

    I thought the password was required when you wanted to connect remotely meaning not on wifi. Even if this was the case, I want a passwd so that someone can't remotely control my system.
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    Pentair ScreenLogic 2 iPhone app remote password

    Good Evening Troublefreepool Family. I'm experiencing an intermittent issue where my protocol adapter remote password stops working and I need to reset via the config utility. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this issue.
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    How to clean glass tile at waterline

    Unfortunately my grout color is black.
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    How to clean glass tile at waterline

    JoyfulNoise, I'm trying to clean the tile first. I'm open to a seal but need to get it clean. It's a haze.
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    How to clean glass tile at waterline

    Good evening members, Does anyone have any recommendation for a good glass tile cleaner? My glass tile at the waterline is dull and has lost some shine. I'd like to clean it. My glass tile is from NPT but before I go investing into the chemicals in the link below I'd love to hear from you guys...
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    Dolphin Deluxe 4 cleaner yellow pop outs near handle

    Dolphin Deluxe 4 - Maytronics US, Inc Anyone know what the purpose of the yellow pop outs are for in this cleaner? I never pop them out when cleaning. Should I?
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    Dolphin Deluxe 4 from Leslie's Pool Store

    Jarockster, I like the robot but have some concern about it being an older model. Like you, I value being able to take the robot to a local Leslie's store for repair. I recently called Matronix and asked them about the Deluxe 4. The person I spoke to has worked for Maytronics for 20 years and...
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    Dolphin Deluxe 4 from Leslie's Pool Store

    I recently made the purchase. Since it is a custom model for Leslie's Pool Store, I can't find much info on this model. Does anyone know which other model (non Leslie Pool Store) this most closely resembles? Thanks!
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    Spa jet options

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    Spa jet options

    Hi forum community, I'm looking for spa jet options for my gunite spa. The original spa jets are powered by a spa blower and work great. However, I'm trying to determine if I can change the jet tips out with something with a stronger water jet. The attached picture is of a 1.5 inch spa jet...
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    Limited options with pentair valve actuators and easytouch system.

    Thanks JasonLion for info. Based on this info I am wondering if I need a stronger pump. Time to engage the pool builder. Or I will program the valve to return 100 percent to spa while in pool mode. I have a separate booster pump for my floor cleaner and am wondering if the cleaner relies on...