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JamesW · 2025-05-04T15:52:43-0400

Triton® II Side Mount Filters

The Triton II filter features a special internal design that ensures all water receives maximum filtration for crystal-clear results. Explore product info here.

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https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/pentair-pool/commercial/filters/triton/triton-instructions-english-spanish-french.pdf

JamesW · 2025-05-04T15:51:41-0400

JamesW · 2025-05-04T15:51:36-0400

PoolStored · 2025-05-04T15:51:08-0400

scader said:
Anyone familiar with this filter to know where 325lbs hits?

PoolStored · 2025-05-04T15:50:59-0400

Dragons Den · 2025-05-04T15:49:43-0400

duraleigh said:
Boric acid is not one of the parameters that TFP tests for. Why are you using it? No harm but it normally is not at all needed.

It's not?

Dragons Den · 2025-05-04T15:49:42-0400

ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:49:30-0400

How can you tell if your sand filter is low on sand?

Hello everyone, I opened my sand filter up for the first time after four years of having it, to do a deep clean. The sand looked very clean to begin with and rinsing didn't really wash up anything either so I guess we are ok. However, the level of sand is what I would describe as a little less...

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mparker · 2025-05-04T15:49:29-0400

My Hayward goldline controls installed in 2007 recently started giving zero salt reading and shut down chlorine generator. Physical test shows 3000 ppm salt. voltage in diagnostics display shows "0" on one side. I replaced the cell thinking that was issue but no change. Installed new "GLX-PCB-Main" board. Diagnostic menu doesn't toggle any chlorinator data. Its as though it doesn't see any cell attached to system. When I scroll thru diagnostic menu it displays "Main Software 2.93". My original board that did recognize the cell displayed "Main Software 2.66". Does anyone know if this is why I don't see cell? Can I get a replacement board with 2.66 software?

ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:46:53-0400

Webster said:
OMG after clicking through some of the links you provided (specifically this one: Investigation: Clorox Selling Pool Salt Made From Fracking Wastewater) in your previous comment I might be sick, as I recently added 240lbs of Clorox salt to the pool. I noticed yellow stains, but I'm not as concerned about the stains as I am some of the other things. Wondering if I should be draining and diluting now as I may have RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL in the pool my kids swim in. UGH. I'm thoroughly disgusted. Off to research more on this.

Your pool is safe to swim in. The salt does not cause any health hazards.

Its bad effects are all cosmetic.

Newdude · 2025-05-04T15:46:08-0400

jenens said:
But how do I accomplish this when we haven’t opened yet and pump isn’t primed?

You don't.

The way I see it, every new build in the land has their filter put together and filled before the pump is running, so you'll be no different. Fix the filter and backwash/rinse when its possible to do so.

And Welcome to TFP !!!

Whysomuch · 2025-05-04T15:45:48-0400

Hello,

I came back from a weekend trip and noticed that the pool wasn’t running. Everything in the system is pentair, pentair easy touch, pentair Ic40 and a pentair variable pump. A few issues I’m running into after seeing what was going on. The remote is showing NO COMM, I can’t get it to communicate, I’ve tried to search the address but it finds nothing. Also the chlorinator has no power, and the pump is just not turning on with the easy touch panel. I can manually turn the pump on but the chlorinator does nothing. I’ve googled everything I could think of and tried all the suggestions I could find like resetting the systems turning off the breakers and nothing changes. Does anyone have any insight, not sure what else to outside of calling a local pool company to check it out. I’ve never had any issues for the past 4 years.

Webster · 2025-05-04T15:45:10-0400

ajw22 said:
Do not use Clorox pool salt at any price. It is usually the cheap one for a reason.

OMG after clicking through some of the links you provided (specifically this one: Investigation: Clorox Selling Pool Salt Made From Fracking Wastewater) in your previous comment I might be sick, as I recently added 240lbs of Clorox salt to the pool. I noticed yellow stains, but I'm not as concerned about the stains as I am some of the other things. Wondering if I should be draining and diluting now as I may have RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL in the pool my kids swim in. UGH. I'm thoroughly disgusted. Off to research more on this.

ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:44:36-0400

scader said:
I can't find a spec sheet to say exactly how far from the top. Thanks.

They never do.

Post a pic of your sand level and maybe @1poolman1 @Lake Placid @Poolbreh has some rules of thumb.

phinfan · 2025-05-04T15:44:24-0400

Also my pump doesn’t have a screen on it. It’s the no display model Tristar. The only information is what I can get from the aqua plus

Scottc19 · 2025-05-04T15:44:07-0400

My ScreenLogic app is showing only 2 of my pump setting schedules as active (in green) and the “day speed” and “high speed” settings do not appear to automatically kick in. Does any one know how to enable these schedules through the app?

phinfan · 2025-05-04T15:41:57-0400

I have tried all that stuff already.

LordNorth · 2025-05-04T15:40:45-0400

mknauss said:
When was the last time you checked the sand level in the filter? The sand level decreases overtime due to loss during backwashing. If it has been several years, you might want to check the sand level.

Just replaced the sand either last year. But certainly doesn't hurt to check it.

Dragons Den · 2025-05-04T15:39:20-0400

PoolStored said:
See post #4...ajw22 gave you what we would recommend.

Yes, I saw that. At some point, when I feel like exerting the effort, I'll "give it a whirl" as @Newdude is wont to say

scader · 2025-05-04T15:39:01-0400

I just performed a deep clean on my Triton ii 60 and the sand bed was a few inches below the intake port. I believe that is too low--only half way, and I should add some more. Anyone familiar with this filter to know where 325lbs hits? The intake port is right before the bend back in, so I'm curious if that should be at least partially in the sand? I can't find a spec sheet to say exactly how far from the top. Thanks.

mrm1682 · 2025-05-04T15:37:45-0400

Same battle I’ve had but with Hayward. It’s always been about 400 higher on the cell compared to the Taylor test. I have always followed the Taylor and have always been fine as far as chlorine production. This year it was a little more of a difference but I’m still following Taylor test and I’ve had lower but still in range levels. FC has been fine and water has been clear so far. The machine is good for a quick look but I would still follow Taylor test as your true salt level.

Joey Finnegan · 2025-05-04T15:33:24-0400

I have a Hayward Aqua Plus. The screen read no cell power. I removed the board and checked the common relay “bad solder” connection and it looked fine. I then found the 20 amp fuse blown. I replaced it and powered up. As soon as the salt cell kicked on “pop”, it blew the fuse again. Where do I go from here?

ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:31:07-0400

Read this thread and follow the links in it…

Hayward- Filter VSP comm error

So we had a big storm this afternoon and I had my pump running to drain the pool(we have to overflow line). I noticed the water level kept rising and looked on my Hayward AquaConnect app and it said Filter VSP comm error. The pump was no longer running and draining the pool. I tried resetting...

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upnseams · 2025-05-04T15:30:05-0400

Does anyone know where we can purchase just the circuit board for the power supply. Ours is 3 yrs old and the power supply just stopped working. Like 3 weeks out of warranty. Go figure. But my husband checked it with the meter and brought it in the house a plugged it to make sure and nothing. No power at all. And I have searched to try and find a replacement board with no luck. Or is there is a third party board that will work I will take that too. Thanks.

upnseams · 2025-05-04T15:30:05-0400

Does anyone know where we can purchase just the circuit board for the power supply. Ours is 3 yrs old and the power supply just stopped working. Like 3 weeks out of warranty. Go figure. But my husband checked it with the meter and brought it in the house a plugged it to make sure and nothing. No power at all. And I have searched to try and find a replacement board with no luck. Or is there is a third party board that will work I will take that too. Thanks.

ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:27:57-0400

lsurefugee said:
I found this article and this appears to be happening to our pool. We live in South LA but did have a temperature of 9* this winter. It did stay below freezing for about 48-72 hours.

Calcium crystals all over plaster

I had my pool build last summer and winterize it with a pool company. When we open a our pool this year we notice our pool plaster feel rough and no longer smooth. When I look at the pool plaster I notice all these tiny calcium crystals all over my plaster. Someone told me I might have to...

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The Borate Pool Opening in Aqua Magazine discusses how borates can limit pH rise while a pool is closed for the winter. High pH while a pool is closed can cause scaling. Those that find their pools with very high pH at Spring opening may benefit from borates, with the pool open or closed

Borates in pool - Further Reading

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lsurefugee · 2025-05-04T15:25:51-0400

I found this article and this appears to be happening to our pool. We live in South LA but did have a temperature of 9* this winter. It did stay below freezing for about 48-72 hours.

Calcium crystals all over plaster

I had my pool build last summer and winterize it with a pool company. When we open a our pool this year we notice our pool plaster feel rough and no longer smooth. When I look at the pool plaster I notice all these tiny calcium crystals all over my plaster. Someone told me I might have to...

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ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:25:45-0400

joshuazzx said:
How about Morton Pool Salt? It costs normally 8.5 dollar

Dirty Morton Pool Salt

I just dumped 7 bags ofMorton's Professional Pool Salt from Home Depot into my pool and was surprised to see black dirt (or something) on the floor of my pool. Is this normal? Is there better salt I should have used?

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ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:23:59-0400

Then that is your list for Aqualink compatibility.

Those who got burnt by Pentair LED lights are looking to try Jandy Watercolors.

Those who got burnt by Jandy LED lights are looking to try Pentair.

They all stink and none have demonstrated long term reliability. Partly since none have been out for that long.

Lighting Basics - Further Reading Contains a survey of the market and manufactures.

Happy shopping. Let us know what you decide to do.

ajw22 · 2025-05-04T15:20:32-0400

I buy Aquasalt from my local pool store for about $14/bag. Makes it not worth the trip to save more, dissolves quickly, and never had a problem with impurities …

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