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    Hayward MaxFlo VSP to Hayward ProLogic wire through filter relay or not?

    So the answer, at least for my system, was to NOT wire through the relay but directly from the breaker to the pump. Great pump by the way. I get more flow at 60% less power than the single speed pump when running water features. At 30% speed it uses all of 42W and still skims. At 50% speed...
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    Hayward MaxFlo VSP to Hayward ProLogic wire through filter relay or not?

    Wiring a new Hayward MaxFlo VSP to existing Aquaplus/PL-Plus/ProLogic panel and Hayward has (at least) two versions of the manual with directly opposite instructions on wiring. Rev.H says wire through relay and Rev.J says wire directly to breaker. The pump manual shows the communication wiring...
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    Plumbing new Hayward Max-Flo VSP to existing EC65A

    Could it be this simple? Forgot the pump union and use the female pump threads with this adapter to the existing elbow? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-PVC-Schedule-40-Reducer-Bushing-PVC-02112-4000HD/203850942
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    Plumbing new Hayward Max-Flo VSP to existing EC65A

    Wondering if someone might advise best way to plumb a new Hayward Max-Flo VSP to an existing EC65A filter? Pics attached for reference. Current config utilizes the common pump/filter mounting base and a close coupled elbow SPX1485B between the two. On the filter side of the elbow it connects...
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    Coverstar Autocover winter storage

    Sprinkle liberally with baking soda as it rolls up. Depending on the room available in the vault you could put a few containers / buckets of damp rid.
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    Smartphone Maintenance, tracking, reporting App??

    Pool math app is awesome along with Taylor kit. That's all you need.
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    New contract / New build - SE Pennsylvania, Gunite free form pool and spa

    That's how SW PA was for us last year. Signed contract December the year before, was the second pool they started last year and should have been swimming May-1. We finally got in end of July! Late summer like weather had us in through October.
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    Water Level Band for Vinyl In-Ground Pool

    I have the same skimmer and keep it at the 3rd screw. If water level gets above the skimmer it will pull water in but never skim anything off the top (bugs, etc). Too low and you'll pull air into the system.
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    What to use to shade coping for drinks

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