Recent content by beachhouse

@Texas Splash Thank you so much for the detailed explanation! Yes, I expect a lot of dirt at the bottom of the pool, and I don't mind losing some water. I'll follow your instructions and turn the handle 90 degrees counter-clockwise ("off" tab at 12 o'clock) for the initial vacuuming. After the...

Hi, I am about to open my swimming pool, and I had a big doubt. Last year a new filter was installed, and the old Pentair multiport valve was replaced with a 3-way diverter valve (see picture below). In the old valve, the filter and the backwash positions were clearly indicated on the valve...

Did you like your Premier? I currently have a Nautilus CC, and the Premier seems like a nice upgrade, even though it's an old model. I removed the impeller cover and discovered a mark that shows September 2017 as the manufacturing date. I guess the robot was purchased in 2018. Here in Long...

Thanks! @Mdragger88 I tried to input the serial number in the registration tool, but it doesn't tell me the manufacturing date. I sent an email to Maytronics to see if they can find out how old the robot is @Mdragger88 I agree on the ultra fine filter. I bought one for my Dolphin Nautilus CC...

Hi all, I have just bought a Dolphin Premier robot at a garage sale ($200 with caddy). I did a basic test: the robots turns on, and both the impeller and the brushes spin properly. I hope someone knows the robot, and can help me with some questions. 1) Is there any way to know the manufacturing...

The impeller was free. As soon as I pulled the cartridges out of the filter, I got normal flow from the skimmers. I cleaned the cartridges again, this time with an electric pressure washer at the lowest speed, and the problem is now solved. It looks like my hose nozzle was not strong enough...

I actually realized there is an air bubble inside the pump basket, and I occasionally see air bubbles from the jets. Would that be caused by an air leak? @Newdude Here is a picture of the equipment. The MPV was removed when the sand filter was replaced by a cartridge filter. Since I...

Yes, the pump basket is full of water, as far as I can see. I don't have any valves in my plumbing, so that can't be the problem. I will check the impeller tomorrow first thing in the morning.

Hi all, I opened my pool three days ago, after four weeks of "soft-opening" when I ran the pump 2 hrs/day with the cover on. When I opened the pool, the water was not perfect, but it was in decent shape (at least it was blue, and not green :-) ) The problem is that I am getting a very weak...

Quick update: - I soft-opened the pool yesterday, and I set the pump to run 2 hours a day (10pm-12am). - The cover is still on, so I was not really able to see if the water is clear. For sure, the smell wasn't great. - FC was 0, as expected - PH was 7.8 - CYA was 35, which is unexpected - I...

Thank you!!! This forum is one of the things I look forward to every year :-) Do you think turning on the pump for 2-3 hours a day would be enough, while the cover is still on? Also, do you recommend installing the filter cartridges, or would you wait for the water to be cleaner? And finally...