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Jimrahbe replied to the thread New member intro.
Dalun,
Welcome to TFP... A great place to learn all about maintaining your own pool...
Jim R.
ajw22 replied to the thread Hayward Aquarite SWG Board (v1.58) on/off? PLEASE HELP!!!.
Some electronic chips are switches. Voltage may not be switched on until the board sees certain connections.
Jimrahbe replied to the thread Is it safe to turn off skimmers during vacation?.
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If I understand correctly, this is not about flooding of the pool, you are worried about flooding inside the house, like what might...
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Greetings,
New here, not new to pools. We have had the same 15 foot round above ground pool for about 20 years and have changed the...
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James L. replied to the thread Main filter pump breaker tripped.
Thanks, but I don't have an ozone device. Wish it was that simple.
CatalanBull replied to the thread Main filter pump breaker tripped.
I had the exact same problem a couple of months ago: as soon as I would turn the pump on the breaker would trip. It turned out the ozone...
Newdude replied to the thread Featured Stubborn algae afte SLAM.
You'll get a feel for both the FC and Ph fluctuations over time and test when they are favorable for it.
By running hot it still...
coachhim replied to the thread Pool tile grout and mortar.
Thanks I went with sider-crete. I like the ez patch stuff, but they are very expensive and they charge just as much in shipping.
They...
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mikeoliver1313 replied to the thread iCHLOR 30.
Will do. It will not be until later tonight when u get off from work. The company I had put my pool in did not really train or teach me...
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1poolman1 replied to the thread Main filter pump breaker tripped.
Look at pictures online and you will see the difference. With automation it may not make a difference at all in terms of use. I've never...
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pji replied to the thread Featured Stubborn algae afte SLAM.
If I keep my FC at 10, or slightly above as suggsted, how am I to check pH to make sure its ok? From previous comments the FC should be...
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Dave00 replied to the thread Hayward Aquarite SWG Board (v1.58) on/off? PLEASE HELP!!!.
Agreed, but why no voltage at the pins prior to reseat? I've reflowed/soldered all of the pins on the board and they all look good?
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1poolman1 replied to the thread Auto cover open or closed for faster heating?.
Heat loss will be less with the cover closed, obviously, especially if there is wind, which will suck the heat out faster than you can...
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James L. replied to the thread Main filter pump breaker tripped.
I very helpful gentleman at a large,reputable, long standing, pool builder company in my area (they built my first pool at different...
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1poolman1 replied to the thread Service light on but no error codes.
Service heater or service system?
ajw22 replied to the thread Pool tile grout and mortar.
See the materials list below..,
For reference here is the current recommended glass tile installation process from Oceanside Glass &...
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1poolman1 replied to the thread Replacing Pump Motor, Need Specific Replacement Motor Model and P/N..
You can use the Century motor with a time clock. It will then use its internal programming to run and change speeds. There are choices...
ajw22 replied to the thread Hayward Aquarite SWG Board (v1.58) on/off? PLEASE HELP!!!.
Chips or capacitors do not get jolted alive.
I suspect some good contacts are not being made until you jiggle and reseat the connection.
ajw22 replied to the thread Hayward Aquarite SWG Board (v1.58) on/off? PLEASE HELP!!!.
Chips or capacitors do not get jolted alive.
I suspect some good contacts are not being made until you jiggle and reseat the connection.
japoolspa replied to the thread Hot Tub Automation.
Normally the Spa Mode and Heat should stay on for the entire duration of your spa usage and you let the system return to pool mode...
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1poolman1 replied to the thread Main filter pump breaker tripped.
That pump is an Intelliflo with a VST (SuperFlo) motor. They are different (the motors) than an Intelliflo, which is still available and...
Newdude replied to the thread Featured Stubborn algae afte SLAM.
#teamrunhot cordially extends you an invitation to the club 😁
PoolStored replied to the thread Questions regarding sump pumps for draining pools.
I'd go to HD and rent a trash pump. Once and done.
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pji replied to the thread Featured Stubborn algae afte SLAM.
OK good to know. I'll keep that in mind as I figure out a suitable output for my SWG...
Newdude replied to the thread Hi from Texas.
You're frustrated if you need to spend more money on CYA and you're frustrated if the other way takes time.
Only you can decide...
PoolStored replied to the thread Tested my two fill water options with Taylor K-2006-SALT - thoughts?.
TDS doesn't matter.
TDS stands for total dissolved solids, the sum of everything dissolved in the water. The problem with TDS is that...
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pji replied to the thread Featured Stubborn algae afte SLAM.
Haha! Glad my situation was of benefit :)
Honestly the hardest part was the "pool water is crystal clear with no visible sign of algae...
PoolStored replied to the thread Featured Stubborn algae afte SLAM.
I run mine between top of the range for my CYA and a couple FC higher. For two reasons. If I get a high demand day (lots of...