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    loamyroots replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    Ok yeah I'd rather not create a potential space for bacteria or algae to grow. So if I plug the Polaris inlet and then split the...
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  • ajw22
    There are 8,760 hours in most years. If you run your pump 24/7 and SWG more than 38% you will hit the 10,000 hours in less than 3...
  • Newdude
    +1. My budget was long destroyed and I had to draw the line somewhere. (1800 sq ft). I regretted cheaping out with the 4 ft...
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    Warranty now includes an hour limit and a yearly limit. The cell tracks hours of production and there should be a way to see this...
  • ajw22
    ajw22 replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    The answer partly depends if that pump is feeding the heater. Cap the inlet. You can use the outlet as another return but it is not...
  • Newdude
    +1. Any long time Above ground pooler will tell you there's 2 kinds of equipment hoses The ones that already blew, and the ones...
  • PoolStored
    PoolStored replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    Just make it an additional return to the pool. You can always plug it. However, plugging it creates a space for bacteria to grow unless...
  • Newdude
    Yup. They did it drunk. And all bets are off. :ROFLMAO: Nice job ditching the hot tub filter for a real one. FL builders love...
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    loamyroots replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    Oh forgot to ask. What should I do with the inlet and outlet pipes of the prior Polaris booster pump? Cap them or connect the 2 together?
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    loamyroots replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    Ok sounds good, I'll double check before doing anything crazy haha Safest bet would be to just install new unions at all of the...
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    ajw22 replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    The heater puts out a fixed amount of BTUs (heat) as long as you have the minimum flow rate through the heater. Having more flow does...
  • PoolStored
    PoolStored replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    You need to test. It would follow that the pump on the right feeds the heater with 2 returns in the deep and 1 in the shallow. Confirm...
  • JoyfulNoise
    I have never heard anyone complain that they installed too much decking but I have heard plenty of complaints that what was installed...
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    The new ICplus units will finally give diagnostic info … never liked how Pentair always hid that information.
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    loamyroots replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    We moved into our home late summer so I didn't get a good chance to really understand the system while it was operating. It's currently...
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    PoolStored replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    No.
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    loamyroots replied to the thread Parallel RJ60+.
    Hmm yeah I had a feeling you guys were going to say that. I just find it strange - wouldn't that mean that filtered water is returning...
  • Newdude
    Newdude replied to the thread Increasing CYA.
    Its always wise to over drain/exchange. If you fall short, you'll lose a chunk of new water to lower the remaining CYA.
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