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Thanks Matt. Exactly what we're doing with it. I have a couple places in the back that need every bit of the water. Will install some perf pipe and run the discharge into the pipe that I'll put in a 2" trench.

I love you moisture-dwellers … the very thought of discharging 200+ gallons of water per day sends shivers up this desert rat’s spine 😖 At nearly $12/kGal water rates, I’d have stroke looking at that monthly water bill 😵‍💫😵💀
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Backwash procedure for pool with 2 filters

Another (unrelated) issue we are having is a flow rate that is not meeting state requirements. Flow rate is typically 120 gpm. 170 gpm is required. From comments above it sounds like our pump is very capable of delivering that amount of flow. Any idea what would be the most like cause or the first things to explore? If I sent photos of plumbing configuration would that help? We have three different proposals from a pool company to try to address this. Would it help if I sent those?

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Backwash procedure for pool with 2 filters

Are "in series" and "in parallel" different configurations. How would I know the difference?
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words…
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The 2 carbon filters are “parallel” to each other.
The filtration system taken as a whole is in series, consisting of carbon -> water softener -> sediment filter.
So... leave one in filter mode while backwashing the other?
That’s how I would do it. Also, notice the bypass loop around the sediment filter, which allows it to be taken offline completely.
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wondering if there is any way to calibrate the temperature sensor on the pump. It’s off about 5 degrees (5 deg high). I was looking at my ScreenLogic the last couple weeks and my water temp is showing 91 deg. No way that is correct. I put a separate thermometer in the pool and showing 85/86. Anyway is it easy to replace if I can’t calibrate it?

Pump leaks in low, air from return on high

What model pump?

Show us pictures of your pump and equipment pad.

Show us where the water leak is.

Air gets into the pump from the suction side air leaks.

You may have two problems.

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Ok as follow up, put an order in for a rj-60 and tj-16 prefilter

I would now plan to cut before the elbow to install the tj-16 pre filter (pic 1)

And somehow extend the pipe coming from the filter with a junction to put the rj-60 in there (pic two) before the valve.

Now I have seen some people doing a loop with the swcg in it. Is this required or can I skip this loop. I think it has something to do with pressure regulation, but details are fuzzy

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Backwash procedure for pool with 2 filters

Given the 60k size and the 5hp pump called out in your signature, I would expect them to be in parallel. I hope they’re in parallel.

If I’m reading this right, TR 140’s are rated for 106 - 141 GPM, with the higher spec for the TR-140C, which denotes commercial. Do you have the commercial or the residential model?

Your sta-rite pump is capable of exceeding that filter spec all the way up to ~80-115ft of dynamic head. Pump curve puts its max flow around 220 GPM at low head.

I see no reason not to leave one in service, while you backwash the other. That being said, as long as you have enough drain capacity to take the flow, I don’t see a mechanical reason why you can’t backwash them both at the same time to save time.

Closing one filter down (unless there’s a bypass) will divert too much flow into the other.

Autopilot with PPC3

If you have 32V with the cell disconnected the cell is depleted and needs to be replaced.

You cannot simply connect a power supply directly to the cell. The control board performs other functions, such as switching the plates' polarity.

Check with these folks and see what they recommend...

Possible Uneven Pool Deck

Hi! We had an inground pool installed about 8 months ago and something has looked “off” from the beginning and we are beginning to realize that the entire deck may be at a slant. The “V” slope to the deck drain has bothered me from the start as the slope seems excessive, but as we’ve continued to look at it, it seems like the entire right side of the deck is higher than the left side. The yard does slope down from the house, so we thought it could just be an optical illusion from the fence, but if you look closely at where the deck sits to either side of the hot tub, it really does look like the right side is higher.
Are we just overthinking or does this look wrong? Would a pool inspection uncover something like this? Is there even anything we could do to fix it? I’ve also uploaded a pic of the slope away from the house and pool - does it look excessive?
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