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I had a dolphin M 600, and while I like the robot, it had to go in for service more times than I’d like, ultimately I believe one of the motor bearings seized up and that’s when I stopped nickel and diming it.

I’ve been using a robot but not real happy with the amount of repairs it needed. The pool co recommended adding the vac port/line since it was easy to do now & convenient to have. How does a pressure side cleaner work? If I added the 3 way valve between pump & filter would that also negate the...

I’m renovating my pool/yard & have modeled the equipment & plumbing pad in SketchUp CAD. Does the plumbing/valves in the image look about right in theory? I’m not sure on what sort of valves would be best or correct, I just hear a lot about only Jandy valves. Should all the plumbing on pad be...

No, those small fittings branch off into their own line from main pump. I’ve never actually used them for cleaning. The gate valve is locked in place that operates that line so they always have water going through them but it’s pretty low flow. I’ve wondered if doing an update I should cap the...

Thanks all for the replies. Sounds like I should: Omit the acid injector Omit the pre-filter Use the newest Intellichlor Plus 60 cell Specify all valves be Jandy diverters Specify all plumbing connections to use unions Unsure on a Controller/salt cell power? What would be used to tie...

Thanks for the advice. What’s your opinion on salt pools in the SW/Phoenix?

I’m close to getting started on renovating my pool. I originally planned on a salt pool but all I’ve heard from folks in the Phoenix area is to avoid them due to deck issues and the hard water here. Pool is in ground 16 x 30, 25k gallons, gunnite, 3 return sets, 1 skimmer, aerator, whip cleaner...

Did you resurface your pool after finding the raw spots or apply a patch of some sort?

I’ve been fighting some black algae and in one particular spot that appeared the worst after regular brushing with a stainless brush a different material/texture was exposed. My first guess is the plaster is gone in this spot & the gunnite shell is exposed? It’s a brown color & the small circles...

Yes, the mini returns have a flow, albeit about half that of the primary returns. A few people who have seen the pool said they're for an old style of pool cleaner (a rubber "whip") but can function as a slow return if no accessory attached. Are "best practices" to paint all piping and fittings...

Thanks for the info. Here's an overall view of the area we're discussing. I believe the right-hand pipe cluster w/ valves is for 1) main returns and 2) mini wall returns that are supposedly for powering a whip cleaner. The left-hand piping I believe goes from skimmer to pump. I'm not sure why...