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Hi professionals! I have a sensor problem on my cell unit. Now I know that if the cell detects a reading of salt over 4.0 that chlorine production either stops or will function incorrectly. At the end of last year I replaced the cell itself and had no problems at all setting it up with the...

Having a cover here in Az is just preferable I imagine. I keep our pool open all year round, no surprises come springtime. Keeping up with maintenance is very easy anyway, nothing different than running in the summer except I usually turn the salt cell way down ( 5% or off ) and the pump time...

Bearings could be going bad in the pump.

Sig was/has been updated. The pump has the capabilities to control it from a smart phone although I didn't get the control panel for it. Yes I do have the manual and it does look pretty straightforward. Jason you answered the question that was most prevalent on my mind and that was if it...

So yeah, I had a problem with my main drain pump and finally broke down and bought the VS Pentair. I'm very happy with it but have some questions about the programming. In order to get the 3 year warranty and the $100 rebate from our electric company, I had the technician install the pump and...

So yeah, I've narrowed down this problem I've been having for quite some time. I have an intelliflo one speed pump, I had taken it apart to diagnose the problem and have finally pinpointed the problem as the reverse screw washer being damaged. I put a new washer in, filed down the impeller...

Taking control of your pool truly is a great feeling indeed! Good job!

This site is so informative and I love the way it is modified by the moderators. Although I've had quite a few mechanical problems with my filtration this year, I know I would've spent many more dollars had I not had the helpful advice of this forum and its members. I've learned so much since...

I found my answer to those interested in the future. The bevel edge faces outward from the seal plate. Opposite of what one would think it would be placed.

Many of those nights I would think it through over and over and over... Thanks for the kudos again Tim.

Update: I thought I had the problem solved but alas, I encountered a continued pump failure after crimping down the wires. So, I worked feverishly to discover the source of my problem. I first looked at the capacitor and found that it was working. I then rewired the pump and still, I could...

Does the bevel edge of the seal plate gasket on the Pentair intelliflo face inwards on the seal plate so that the flat edge makes contact with the housing?

Thanks Tim, I've always been a hands on guy and it seems that this year almost everything concerning the mechanics of the pool has had issues. Since November of last year, I've spent a little over $2,400.00 on valve bottoms and tops, new cartridges, some pipe work to fix a small but annoying...

I checked the contacts at the timer. They actually looked good but gave them a good sanding and wiped them clean. Put it back together and no luck. Like I said, I had thought it was very similar to what I had with the other pump. So I unscrewed the cap piece that protects the wiring at the...

Intermatic...I will try to clean up the contacts as you suggest. I have some extra capacitors laying around, I'm going to try that and if that doesn't work then I'm going to rewire the pump to the timer. If that doesn't fix the problem then I guess I'll address the timer. Thanks for your...

So yeah, after a solid summer of no problems, I have one now. My main pump won't fire up. I found the timer stopped in the on position and the breakers in the off position. When I set the correct time on the timer and try to start up the pump, I see an arc of electricity behind the timer and...

It's something I heard a long time ago and it has just stuck in my memory banks.

At least with your heater you'll get more use than most in your neighborhood. Living here in the desert has its advantages. My water is still over 80 degrees and the 10 day forecast tells me it'll stay that way for some time as the overnight low's are still in the low 80's and high 70's...

To further expound on this...48% of all males that are color blind, are color blind in reds and greens. I too, would like a different color for the PH test. Many people really don't understand what color blindness actually means. Many think that we that are color blind don't see the colors...

Great job on the pool. Satisfaction guaranteed when you do it yourself and a fantastic feeling of accomplishment! Our temperatures here in the valley of the sun have not dipped below 80 degrees (for months!) for the overnight low's! No solar cover needed for me. Like Kimkats, our pool is...

My TA always stays between 70-80 ppm since borate addition. Best chemical addition I've ever made!

Good job! When I added borates to my pool, I did it for reasons much like yours. I was tired of having to put MA in the pool twice a week or so. Now, after the addition of boric acid to the tune of 50 ppm, I very rarely add muriatic acid. My PH has found a sweet spot around 7.7-7.8 and my TA...

It truly is nice to feel as though you've a grasp of knowledge of what it takes to run a pool and a good test kit and the guidance of this site certainly provides that in dividends!

Hey neighbor! I think you'd be better off buying bigger, especially since we have peak electricity times here in the valley. I run mine 8 hours/day right up to 1 pm, starting early in the morning. Doing this, I've been able to turn my cell down to 50% thus saving me money in the long run...

The estimate for the Jandy Aquapure 1400 is way overpriced in my opinion. That, and the fact that it's probably not big enough for your pool would lead me to believe that you can find something else that would be more appropriate for your pool. Nice idea to come on here and get some real...

Dang good job! With all the monsoon rains we have had I believe you've done a stupendous job keeping up with the SLAM. Can you post a picture of the end result?

Yeah, I liked (sic) the face I got when I was last in the pool store and I mentioned it to the employee behind the counter. He told me it wasn't a good idea to add bleach and I pretty much just left it at that.

I like my set up very much. My in floor pop up system works very well and I swear by my SWG. The pop up system works so well that I can pretty much put away my brush. I don't have to supplement my chlorine with bleach/liquid chlorine at all with my SWG. Set properly, they work fantastically...

I had a chance to replace my cell with whatever I wished. My wife gave me full reign on deciding. Instead of spending 3 times the amount or even twice the amount, I chose to just replace the cell and the flow sensor with the same unit I inherited when moving into this house. I'm glad I stuck...

The test strips do not have a very long shelf life either. Most have a shelf life of six months and must be stored in a cool dark place. You would also want to store a test kit like the TF-100 in a cool dark place. Personally, I don't like the test strips for reasons outlined earlier. Too...