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Where did you get it? I am also in NJ and local HD charges $36 for 4 gallons of 10%.

Thank you for clarifying!

I am wiring up my Intellicenter. I have a new Superflo VST pump and IC40 SCG. Do I connect them both to the same COM port in the panel? It's not clear from the documentation.

I will be installing automation (Pentair Intellicenter), so there will be a bunch of low voltage cables running between equipment and the panel. Should I put them in conduits? How do I protect them from somebody stepping on them or yanking them? If you are proud of your setup and have photos -...

Thank you for maintaining that page, btw! It’s a really great resource.

Yes, I read that. Was wondering if it’s up to date. AFCI requirements are changing quickly.

What’s the latest on AFCI requirements for pool equipment? Still not required?

My current panel is 2’ above ground. I am replacing it with a Pentair Intellicenter. My options are: (a) install Intellicenter also 2’ above ground (but not sure if it agrees with the current codes); (b) install higher - but I would need to fish new longer wires through the conduit, which is...

What's the minimum required distance from the pool electrical panel to the ground (for the outside panel)?

What do you guys use for posts for your pool panels? I am replacing my small old panel with a big and heavy Pentair panel. The panel is currently supported by galvanized unistrats but they are too short for the new panel. I don’t want to use wood posts and I haven’t found galvanized unistruts in...

I have an older TropiCal T135 heat pump that still runs great and I am not planning to replace it yet. It does not have a low-voltage control hookup. I am planning to install Pentair Intellicenter. What would be the best way to integrate the heat pump? Would I put it on one of the relays?

Did you decide between heat pump and gas heater? I am also in northern NJ and have the same dilemma.

Will DE filter remove the brown coloration from water that was contaminated by leaves?

I understand that those are two different things. What I’m looking for is a manual pressure side cleaner.

Hi All. I am looking for a handheld cleaning head that I could connect to a high-pressure line (booster pump) and use it to vacuum my in-ground pool. I mean something like my Polaris 280 but manual. My search turned up nothing. Does anything like this exist?