Philly_Mac said:

Im also ready to pull the trigger on a Pentair cl40

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Unlike the cover, you won't feel the pinch that Leslie's is charging almost double what I bought my replacement cell for in 2019. I WISH they only went up 50% like the cover.

Likely either a short or a bad gfci. Unplug, disconnect equipment (heater, pump, blower, ozone, etc) one at a time, then plug in to isolate the fault.
Cord-end GFCIs are notorious for problems. If you can, get rid of it.
Any water on electrical components can cause a short and gfci trip, and it's not uncommon to get something wet when filling.
Problems are more likely after a fresh fill due to extended run time of equipment to get it heated up as well as any issues that developed while drained (freeze damage, rodents nesting, etc.). Also, improper fill can cause damage in some spas.
Pics of equipment area, circuit board, and wiring diagram may be helpful.

24 VAC comes from the transformer to Pins 3 and 4 (ground) on J7 and to pins 1 and 2 (ground) on J1.

24 VAC leaves pins 1 and 2 (ground) on J1 and goes to the top 24 VAC terminal on the Fenwal ICM and the Ground terminal on the Fenwal ICM.

The Fenwal ICM sends 24 VAC to the VAL terminal on the ICM using a relay and that goes to Pin 5 on J1 (Yellow with red stripe).

You can check for voltage between the top 24 VAC terminal on the Fenwal ICM and the VAL terminal on the ICM when the gas valve is powered.

If the resistance is low, the voltage should be at 24 VAC at both terminals and this will read as 0 volts AC.

If the voltage reads high, then the resistance is likely in the Fenwal.










The two black boxes are relays.

The top box is the blower relay.

The black box on the right is the valve relay.

The blue box is the ignitor relay.

We are in SE Georgia and our 16x32 vinyl pool was about $30000 six years ago so it is probably almost double that now. The pool builder was from an adjacent rural county and I think his labor costs were fairly low.

Folks, let's congratulate @Ahultin (Post #3) for being voted as this month's TFP (Unique Pool Features) Pool of the Month. @Ahultin , you have to tell us more about your playground. Looks great.

Check back and we'll do this again next month.

@Ahultin , be on the lookout for your $50 discount code from tfteskits.net.

Sparkling Water Enjoyer said:

Fresh water from hose spigot. I tested it, and it wasn't heavy on metals at all (.01).

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How did you test it ?

Akupchin said:

It is a horizontal platform when you first enter the pool

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That is spalling of the plaster. It is caused by water freezing on the plaster. In the winter, you need to keep the water level below any ledges or at least an inch above so that ice does not form directly on the plaster.

No good way to repair that so it looks good except to replaster the area.

How old is the pool and plaster?

I know close to nothing about gunite shells, and I sure don't want to add to your stress. But based on what I saw them do in my pool, I'd be curious to know why they would be drilling and reapplying concrete to fix "too rough." You saw my pic, and plaster covered all that moonscape. I wonder if they found something other than roughness, but didn't want to tell you what. On the other hand, maybe they're just skimming the surface with a patch of new concrete and the drilling is just to better hold the patch in place.

I guess it comes down to: you either trust these guys or you don't. But I'm not sure it would hurt to ask for more details about what they are doing and why. Just a casual "Just curious, why do you have to drill?" shouldn't put him off.

On the plus side, they were willing to address your concern and fix it, so that's a good sign.

Fresh water from hose spigot. I tested it, and it wasn't heavy on metals at all (.01).

Water is looking less green after getting more chlorine and running all night.

I gave it a brush as well, and I believe there was some poof that appeared. Going to take a pic once the sun comes out more to compare.

ajw22 said:

Show me wider views of the problem area.

Is that a horizontal or vertical surface?

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It is a horizontal platform when you first enter the pool

Akupchin said:

I just took a look at my pool as I am getting close to opening it for the season and notice my gunite is chipping on the pool platform. Would this plaster work on this type of issue?

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Show me wider views of the problem area.

Is that a horizontal or vertical surface?