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  1. gq_wolf

    Circupool RJ60+ not powering on

    Bought a brand new RJ60+ swg. It ran fine the first week, then powered off. I had verified the voltage via my intermatic timer label and voltimeter. The jumper was configured correctly in original stock location. Put it back and it ran fine. A week later, it powered off again. Took the backing...
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    65 CYA used up in 1 week - Help

    Recently converted to SWG and had my water balanced. Asked my wife to check the chemical levels this morning as I went to work. Test results using Taylor Kit: Water Temp :87 FC - 5 PPM ( i am still calibrating my swg %) PH - 8 (had guests this week - will need to lower with MA) CH - 375 TA -...
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    Order of adding chemicals (salt) in new conversation

    Thanks to all of your help and input, we decided to pull the trigger on a SW conversation and are the proud new owners of a Circupool RJ60+. I found the thread on water balance and per the manufacturer, I should target 3500ppm of salt. Picked some diamond salt crystal softener at HD ($5.10 bulk...
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    Question on converting to SWG - does it make sense?

    I've been researching on converting from my standard LC method to a SWG conversation through this forum (lots of information that I am grateful for). Through my research, it looks like you are not really reducing any work or cost (i.e. no real efficiency gained) by converting to SWG. You...
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    Chemical Dissolving (CYA, CH)

    Need to check to see if I did something wrong in adding my Calcium Hardness (Calcium Plus) and CYA (HTH Pool Conditioner and Stabilizer). Refilled the pool and added at least 8 lbs worth of CYA via sock in skimmer. Sock was emptied overnight. Added Calcium by mixing/dissolving in a HD bucket...
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    LED Pool Lights

    Looking to replace my pool lights during my drain/refill with LEDs. Since it is contained in a wet niche that I assume is supposed to be a waterproof housing, can I use any PAR38 LED floodlight - or does it have to be a specific LED light for the pool? Price difference is $29.99 for a 1450...
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    HELP! Unknown pipe fitting in my pool

    HELP! Unknown pipe fitting in my poolNeed some help with an unknown "hole" fitting in my pool. We bought a house that came with a pool, but the owners had already moved and did not give us any instructions on operating the pool. A lot of it I had to figure myself. One thing that I have not...
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    Need references for reputable pool service in Dallas Metroplex area (Garland/Rowlett)

    Hi all. First wanna say this site is great. I've been referencing this site for over a year to simplify my pool maintenance. However, due to work/time constraints and a huge pecan tree that is wreaking havoc on my pool, I am in need of a pool service to help me clean out my pool and maybe...