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Main Drain to Skimmer Valve Ratio

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Jimrahbe said:
M,

The labels do not look right to me either.. :scratch:

It would be pretty stupid to plumb two skimmers together on the same line at the equipment pad..

As a test, I suggest that you turn the handle of the pipe marked "skimmers" so that it points straight up.. In theory, this should shut off both skimmers.. Then go look at each skimmer and see if they are working or not..

Please tell us what you find.

Thanks,

Jim R.
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I never thought about doing this but you are correct. Both skimmers are off and the pump is pulling 100% from the MD. Now, I can move on to to actually adjusting the valve.
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Main Drain to Skimmer Valve Ratio

myeag
proavia said:
Do you have two skimmers?
Interesting you have two pipes marked as Main Drain. Usually, even though you may have two drain covers on the pool floor, they are plumbed together and only one pipe for main drain is at the equipmemt pad.

Usually the valves should be set to pull at least 70% (or more) from the skimmers to maximize skimming the pool surfafe and capturing debris before it settles to the pool floor. For a pool without an IFCS, probably 80%-90% skimmer would work best.
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Yes. One pipe for two skimmers and each floor drain has its own plumbing. BTW, I thought it was one MD pipe and the skimmers were separately plumbed until recently when I had a VS pump installed. I’m still not totally convinced this is the case but I went with what the pump installer said since he was working with pool installer when I had the pool installed.

I guess I am confused on how to get these valves positioned to where the skimmers are pulling more and the MD pulling less. I know that the ‘OFF’ is pointing to the gate but that’s about it.
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Not getting power to Mastertemp400

ajw22
Jump the Firemans Switch connection in the heater. Does the heater control panel light up when you press POOL ON? If so, the problem is in your EasyTouch. If not, the problem is in the heater.

Report what happens.

Did you replace the MasterTemp PCB with a genuine Pentair board? Show us pictures of both sides of the replacement board.

You still have your old PCB?

What is the water temperature displayed on the EasyTouch screen? Show us a picture of the screen when you turn on your Spa.
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Anyone using a solar powered skimmer?

Dirk
What makes you think you need a secondary skimmer?
Have you done everything you can to fine-tune your existing skimming?
Do you have a variable speed pump?
Do you have adjustable "eyeball" return fittings?

I only ask because I'm projecting. I have all the automation I could bolt on to my pool. And I will be spending most of today fixing one of my systems. Then tomorrow fixing a different one. The more gizmos, the bigger p.i.t.a. you'll have.
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Best robot for pool

Jimrahbe
Shelby,

There are 3 basic kinds of pool cleaners..

1. Suction side cleaners, that use the pump's suction to power the cleaner
2. Pressure side cleaners, that use an extra 'booster' pump, plus your main pool pump to power cleaner
3. Low Voltage electric cleaners, that power themselves.

The basic problem is that no one anywhere, can tell you for sure that their cleaner will not get stuck in your deep end.. Most should not, but no one knows for sure. The only way to know is to use one.

Here is a review of a couple of low voltage cleaners..

New EVO 614i Robot Pool Cleaner Review

About a month ago I needed a new robot pool cleaner and I contacted Margaret at Marina Pool and Spa. My initial goal was to buy another S200 "style" robot as I have been happy with them so far. Margaret suggested that I might want to look at a new line of robot cleaners that Marina is now...
www.google.com www.google.com

I'm going to send you a PM (Called a Conversation here at TFP)

Thanks,

Jim R.
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Anyone using a solar powered skimmer?

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Rancho Cost-a-Lotta said:
I love my Betta SE Plus. Not gimmicky. Does a great job clearing small floaties and helps to keep the skimmer clear. Pushes stuff off the sides and in areas of weak circulation.

This is a good thread. I opted for the 3 year warranty for some piece of mind.

Betta SE Plus

Well, I was randomly surfing on Amazon (yes I have a problem). And I discovered a Betta SE Plus. It has the missing feature we were all looking for adaptor based charging in addition to solar. Now I just got my Betta 2 back, but had they offered me an upgrade to the plus I probably would have...
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
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Thanks, how about leaves? Not talking about leaves in the fall, but leaves after a good windstorm.
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Main Drain to Skimmer Valve Ratio

Jimrahbe
M,

The labels do not look right to me either.. :scratch:

It would be pretty stupid to plumb two skimmers together on the same line at the equipment pad..

As a test, I suggest that you turn the handle of the pipe marked "skimmers" so that it points straight up.. In theory, this should shut off both skimmers.. Then go look at each skimmer and see if they are working or not..

Please tell us what you find.

Thanks,

Jim R.
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Difficulty measuring pH

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I noticed recently that when I measure the pH using the kit my pool builder gave me, I get different results than using the tf-pro. Using the pool builder's kit, which uses a chlorine neutralizer prior to the pH test solution, the pH looks pretty good. I'd say 7.7 or 7.8. Using the tf-pro, it looks more concerning, like 8.1 I think. It's hard to read though because the scale is so light. I just recently bought a refill for the tf-pro, so the chemicals are fresh. Leslie's seems to agree with the pool builder's kit, saying it's only 7.7 or so. Am I doing anything wrong in the testing?

Levels:
pH 7.7-8.1?
Chlorine: 16
TA: 80
Salt: 4200
Calcium: 775
CYA: 90
Borates: 40

Thank you!

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Anyone using a solar powered skimmer?

Rancho Cost-a-Lotta
I love my Betta SE Plus. Not gimmicky. Does a great job clearing small floaties and helps to keep the skimmer clear. Pushes stuff off the sides and in areas of weak circulation.

This is a good thread. I opted for the 3 year warranty for some piece of mind.

Betta SE Plus

Well, I was randomly surfing on Amazon (yes I have a problem). And I discovered a Betta SE Plus. It has the missing feature we were all looking for adaptor based charging in addition to solar. Now I just got my Betta 2 back, but had they offered me an upgrade to the plus I probably would have...
www.troublefreepool.com www.troublefreepool.com
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