Recent content by BRSAustinTX

Thank you! I’ve found if I get a finer bag my 280 will pick up anything, including fine pollen or sand. It climbs walls, almost too much. And doesn’t have scrubbers, obviously.

Can you elaborate on why? The design, admittedly, looks cool.

Read many negative reviews on Quattro quality.

I’ve replaced specific parts over the years and had Leslie’s do their rebuild but never did the whole thing. Just ordered a non OEM rebuild kit ($120) which I’ll use to replace most everything. Much cheaper than $600 for a new one. Especially since the body is in good shape for the age.

I think I've been VERY lucky and have a Polaris 280 that is going on 18 years. Have done normal maintenance (tires, bearings, hose, etc) and it's still going but things are breaking more frequently. 1. New one is $600. Have they changed anything in the design that would be a plus (or minus) to...

I'm also looking to 'reinstall' a salt system after giving up a few years ago. A good resource I found (besides here, obviously) is Discount Salt Pool I realize they have a profit motive but I liked their comparison engine to different brands. So far I'm leaning towards Circupool.

So the control box was discontinued and replaced with the new one.... got it.

I'm not sure.. the cell is long gone but, if it helps, this is the controller. Now that I can see the link you posted - no, I did not have the EI

Thanks! The reason they are spec'ing the TruClear is they said the AquaPure had been discontinued. But it's still on the Jandy website so not sure why they're recommending one over the other. It looks like I had the 1400 model previously.

When the pool was originally built I had a Jandy AquaPure that worked well. I got tired of replacing cells so decommissioned that and now just use liquid chlorine. I'm considering installing a new SWG (Jandy TruClear) and the pool service company is recommending adding a CO2 injection system...

I currently have the Taylor K-1004 6-Way Test Kit for Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine, Bromine, pH (acid demand), Alkalinity (DPD) I saw the TFTestKits.net site. Is there an add on for my Taylor that would cover CYA or do you recommend replacing with one of their kits?

Thanks! I'll do a 50% drain and then adjust accordingly. All the folks here have been fantastic! THANK YOU!

Here are the readings as of a week ago. While the pool does contain salt, I no longer have the SWG. pH 7.5 Alk 158 CyA 134 FAC 0.2 TAC 0.4 CH 555 TDS 3000 Pho 330 FE 0 CU 0.2 I'm honestly embarrassed that these got so away from me!!!!! THANKS!

Yes, I have a basic one but don’t think it tests everything. Thanks.