pump surging and pulsing

today I had to drain my spa in order for the service tech to repair my spa light, after he left and I was bleeding the air out of the system, when I put it into spa mode the pump was surging and pulsing with the pressure ( some what intensely) fluctuating back and forth from 20 psi to 25 psi, I let it do this for a little bit then I shut it down, And started it up again. this time it stopped surging and pulsing with showing no air in the basket. I went through this before after I had the whole pool and spa resurfaced. My common sense tells me that this was because of the air in the system from draining the spa, but can anyone else elaborate further on why it did this? And maybe what I would do differently in the future to avoid this? I'm afraid that this type of surging and pulsing could break something like a pipe. because at some point I will have to drain either the pool and spa or both again.

Polyquat 60 and Jacks Purple Stuff

Certainly with Magenta. I've see reports both ways with Purple stuff and clouding...one with clouding:

Might try one of these if you are concerned:
  • ProTeam's Metal Magic
  • Jack's Magic the Pink Stuff (regular)
  • The Blue Stuff (fresh plaster)

Wiring help for a CircuPool RJ60+

Welcome to TFP! :wave: If someone doesn't answer your question right away, I'm sure @Jimrahbe can help you with this one. Hang tight and enjoy the forum.
Thanks! Glad to have you guys as a resource here - especially when we're getting our hands dirty with this thing :D

Apparently I've been a member for five years and never posted...

Wiring help for a CircuPool RJ60+

I wanted to also add that we did do some research here and came across this thread from a few years back which detailed pretty much our same situation. The relay which appears to be connected to our "pump filter" *also* has two devices connected to it. It's pretty much exactly as we have it (but of course must be missing some very key thing).

Can't keep chlorine above 0

We got our pool last year and didn't have any issues with chemicals. This year, I can't seem to keep chlorine above 0. I have brought samples in to the pool store a few times and added the chemicals suggested. Attached are the most recent numbers and the chemicals I added today, and the chlorine is back to 0.

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Has anyone ran this pool skimming robot ?

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Free Chlorine issue

With that much chlorine loss, I still think you have algae.

At a minimum, do an overnight chlorine loss test. Link-->Overnight Chlorine Loss Test
You fail, replace 30% of your water, and follow the SLAM process. Link-->SLAM Process
i am relacing 30% as we speak. once I have the CYA in check I will slam the pool! thank you for your help
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Does anyone have a good aftermarket equivalent for Pentair 263042Z?

I dont have it on hand. But soon as i can find it i will share.
I am sure i read it somewhere.

To be clear tho. Just because it recommends 6 months. I don't replace them every 6 months. Sometimes i can go years.
I probably should replace them more often tho. Mainly on my caretaker99 which takes 2 of them.
Once a flap broke off and i had to fish it out half way in the piping. Was not fun!

The other 2 i have are at the outlet of the spa filter and pool filter.

Regardless. Would be great if anyone can recommend a cheaper replacement.
Thanks!

Free Chlorine issue

We have suggested that you lower your CYA.
At high CYA you cannot maintain enough FC to sanitize your water.

Your high chlorine loss and CC of 1.5, you need to SLAM. Link-->SLAM Process
It will be VERY difficult and Very expensive to SLAM with CYA of 90.

I would replace 30% of your water, then follow the SLAM process.

See no drain water exchange here:
i will say i typed in the CC wrong. that is .5

Wiring help for a CircuPool RJ60+

Hey there! We just got our cell and flow switch installed on our plumbing (scary!) and now we've got the control module mounted up and are trying to get it wired to power. We have a Jandy variable speed pump and want to ensure that the unit only runs when the pump is on (double failsafe). The problem is that we can't seem to get power to the unit. We use iAquaLink automation systems and the pump is controlled digitally. We traced the wires from the top of the box labeled "filter pump" and connected the wires to the load side of the relay that they lead to, but nothing happened. We checked the fuses and all the connections and even brought it inside and switched it over to 120v, attached a household plug and were able to get power to the unit to test that it's operational. We also hooked it up to "aux 2" which controls the blower and heater and were able to get power there. But it simply will not work when connected to the pump relay (and the pump is running!).

I've attached a few pictures. Thank you to the volunteers who help us with this stuff :D

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