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I have had an ongoing algae problem that I can't solve. The first place it shows up is on the pool steps and on the plastic parts of the pool vac. I have a SWG and never let the FC drop below 5 ppm. When it first shows up it is relatively minor and I just deal with it by brushing and...

I posted some info regarding troubleshooting my SWCG yesterday, but mistakenly inserted it into a previous thread. It was unclear and confusing, so I created a new thread. Having some issues with my Aqua Rite. The control box is about 15 years old, the T-15 cell about 4.5 years old. Working...

I think my SWG (Aquarite) cell may be going out. It is 6 years old, so maybe its time is up. I'm having trouble maintaining chlorine levels in the pool. The cell has been recently cleaned, and I recently did a full algae kill, so I don't think that is the issue. I tested the water coming out...

I have been having trouble with my 2 Amerlites in the pool. The pool is about 8 years old. About 4 months ago, one of the lights stopped working. I pulled it out of the water and it was about 1/2 full of water on the inside of the light. I replaced the bulb, installed a new gasket, and...

I have a Pentair Minimax NT Tsi with the Digital Display Temperature Controller (DDTC). My whole system in controlled by the Pentair Intellitouch. Recently, the Intellitouch system is not able to fire the heater. I turn on the spa with the Intellitouch and the pump starts, the valves go to...

As I noted in another post, my current pump appears to be on the verge of failure, and I am going to be getting a Pentair Intelliflo VF. I am very handy with electrical, plumbing and other DIY projects. I also have a good understanding of electronics, like computers, etc. Is the installation...

I just picked up a Taylor K-1000 kit this weekend, since the reagents on my current Guardex kit are running out. I have a K-2006 on order, but I like the simpler OTO kit for frequent testing. I didn't realize that the K-1000 did not perform the acid demand test, which I have used frequently on...

I have a Hayward Pool Vac Ultra, which has been in use for the past 4 years, now entering our fifth swim season. I live in Southern California, so this vac has been in use for at least 5 hours a day for over 4 years. It's been a GREAT vacuum for nearly all of this time. Recently, I noticed...

I am looking for an experienced installer to install a Pentair Intelliflo VF pump at my house in the OC. I would like to get someone who is familiar with programming the unit as well. If you have had one of these installed, and are happy with the way it went (especially the programming) can...

I am considering replacing my circulation pump to the Pentair Intelliflo VF pump. I am currently running a Pentair Whisperflo 1HP full rated pump. Here are the particulars of my current system: 15,000 gallon in-ground pool Pump run time - 4 to 6 hours/day, depending upon the season No solar...

I have a 15,000 gallon gunite pool with a SWG. The water is about 5 years old (so is the pool) and calcium scaling has progressively gotten worse. For the first 2-3 years, there was little or no calcium scaling at all, with a minor exception of the natural rock at the spa overflow. Now this...