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    Wiring AQR15 to a 2-speed pump motor w/integrated 2Green timer

    Thank you all for the tips. I think I have a solution using my existing equipment. My power is from GFI breaker through an Intermatic 101-70 timer to a receptacle into which the 2-speed motor w/integrated 2Green timer is plugged. I plan to plug into this receptacle also AQR15. 2Green timer will...
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    Wiring AQR15 to a 2-speed pump motor w/integrated 2Green timer

    I have a Super Pump with AO Smith 3/4HP 2-speed motor w/integrated 2Green timer (see A.O. Smith 3/4 HP Full Rate Two Speed Motor W/ Timer - Round Flange (B973T, B2973T) 115V - INYOPools.com). Planning to get and install AQR15 SWG that has the following requirement: "Wire the Aqua Rite to the...
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    Pool circulation - Please advise

    Dear cowboycasey, I have a follow up question. There are no spare parts for 1968 Jacuzzi jets; see picture. I have tried to remove the flange with the eyeball but was not successful. I passed a knife tip around the joint between the flange and the outside ring to remove any plaster or other...
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    Pool circulation - Please advise

    Many thanks for prompt reply. The return jet is shown below. There are no spare parts for 1968 Jacuzzi jets. I have tried to remove the flange with the eyeball but was not successful. I passed a knife tip around the joint between the flange and the outside ring to remove any plaster or other...
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    Pool circulation - Please advise

    I'd appreciate advise on the present circulation. Is it OK as is or would it be worthwhile to replace return jets so that I could improve the present circulation? Pictures below show the present circulation pattern; both return jets are at shallow end pointing up and across the pool. At...
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    Replacement of 1 HP 1- speed motor with a 2-speed motor - PLEASE ADVISE

    UPDATE and a follow-up question for Mark (mas985). A couple of weeks ago, I replaced 1 HP motor by an A.O. Smith 2Green 3/4 HP Full Rate Two Speed Motor with integrated timer - Round Flange (B973T, B2973T) 115V. It was a good fit after removing the 'mounting foot adapter' from the Super Pump...
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    Jacuzzi jets adjustment - please advise

    I would like to adjust eyeballs of my two Jacuzzi jets in order to change flow direction. The attached pictures show both the pool and one of the jets. I am not able to move the eyeballs by using a pipe inserted into the opening or by vise grips - even if I loosen the 3 screws. The pool and...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    OK. Additional comments noted. I feel enough has been said, so the thread can be closed in a day or two. Please advise how it is done. Tx.
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    Thank you all for your comments. Unfortunately, none based on direct experience with a UV sanitation system in a residential pool. [B]Clarification[B] 1. I have no personal connection to or business ties in any UV pool sanitation system. 2. The intent of my original post was to get an...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    Thank you Jason and gwegan for your input; I have read the suggested thread. This info seems to imply that the following claim taken from a SpectraLightUV brochure is a false advertising. Any comment? SpectraLight treatment: - residual chlorine 0.5 ppm - chlorine shock every 2-3...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    Thank you all for the three replies above. SWG is certainly on my radar but I am really curious about anybody's direct experience with UV sanitation of a residential pool because of a very good experience of my friend with UV sanitation mentioned above in my post - I'd like an independent...
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    UV system sanitation - Anyone with experience?

    To simplify my life, I am considering a UV sanitation system for my 21 000 Gal 18’x36’ gunite pool currently using Cl sanitation. My interest in UV sanitation of pool water is based on a few years of trouble free experience of a friend of mine with UV sanitation in his 10 000 Gal IG pool; he...
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    Replacement of 1 HP 1- speed motor with a 2-speed motor - PLEASE ADVISE

    Mark, I am back from the cottage and following up on your advise re replacement of a current 1 HP single speed motor CT1102 with a dual speed STS1072RV1. STS1072RV1 is a 2-speed motor but w/o a timer. Since I'd like to operate the Super Pump on high speed about 10h/day and on low speed...
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    Replacement of 1 HP 1- speed motor with a 2-speed motor - PLEASE ADVISE

    Many thanks for your reply. I will need sufficient power to push water through my solar heating mounted on the roof (Total head loss 50 ft.) jaro
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    Replacement of 1 HP 1- speed motor with a 2-speed motor - PLEASE ADVISE

    Last week, I put a post on the Forum entitled ‘Upgrading single speed Super Pump to 2-speed or VS‘ but haven't got any useful response; perhaps because of a too detailed description of my issue. So, I wonder if you would kindly respond to a more direct question below. Present situation: Present...
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    Upgrading single speed Super Pump to 2-speed or VS

    Objective: To minimize electricity cost while maintaining a daily turnover of at least 2.0. Present situation: My equipment is described in my signature below. My intent is to keep the Hayward Super Pump and replace just the 1 HP motor with an appropriate 2-speed or VS motor. Using the...
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    Hayward off-line Chlorine Feeder CL 220 problem

    CL 220 installed in 2009 and initially worked ok. This season, flow does not seem to change with control valve (CV) position. As suggested by Hayward Tech Service, I removed CV, lubricated two O-rings and replaced. However, this did not help. 3 pucks are almost gone (dissolved/eroded) in 2 days...