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This is the main reason I haven't gone with chlorine automation, the heat. I know the dark containers help, but with our AZ summers I'm hesitant to move forward with it. My pool equipment has a tree right over it so it's shaded...I may place a thermometer where I'd place it and see how hot it...

Just chiming in about the LC available in the East Valley. I get my HASA 12.5% LC from A&M Corson's in Gilbert. They have 5 locations in the valley. This is the highest percentage of LC I have been able to find locally, plus I don't have all the waste of empty bleach bottles anymore. You put...

So I got everything connected and I have a couple questions. First, I think the PVC connected to the pump is sucking air. I probably should have replaced that PVC too but I just left it. Well, it looks like it used to have some type of plumbers putty or something to help the seal. I did move...

So I tackled this project today and all went well with only one hiccup. I do have one question though, is it necessary to let the PVC cement cure for a full 24 hours? I finished a few hours ago and would like to test for leaks in the morning, is that sufficient cure time?

I received my Hayward multi-port valve today and I'd like to install it myself. I've never done any plumbing in regards to pools but I'm familiar with gluing PVC joints. I'm just wondering if there's anything I should know before I embark on this DIY adventure. I know I'll have to reroute...

You can pick up a 2oz bottle of R-0871 reagent on Amazon for around $9 plus shipping. That usually lasts me a while.

I have a leslie's right around the corner from me but I will no longer take my business there. I instead make a longer drive to another store that has very helpful & knowledgeable employees. I've noticed recently at Leslie's that none of the workers their have a clue about the chemicals they...

Just found this Intermatic CA3750 InTouch Wireless Multi-Volt 120-277VAC Contactor Module on Amazon. Looks like this would probably be the best route, direct replacement of the mechanical timer. Anyone have any experience with these?

I've just gotten into Home Automation using a VeraEdge controller. I've got a few lights, switches and motion sensors around the house so far. I'm getting ready to put in an order for more wall switches and I thought about trying to automate my pump. Currently it's on a mechanical timer, the...

Re: Pump & Filter questions! Thanks for your quick reply! I just ordered the correct valve, and even found it cheaper at another online store. I ended up paying $122 and the local pool store wanted $198!

I'm going to go ahead and purchase the Hayward SP0715XR50 Pro Series Vari-Flo Control Valve from Amazon, can anyone confirm that this is the correct valve for my Hayward Pro Series S311SX filter? I'm also thinking about picking up a Hayward SP1072S 1-1/2-Inch Slip In-Line Backwash Sight Glass...

I wonder if turning it up would make that big of a difference though, since the pit fills up pretty quickly. When backwashing, the water mixes with the dirt pretty quickly and just looks like a mud pit during backwashing.

I'm on my 3rd season of owning my pool (estimated build around 1999). Last year I discovered adding DE to my sand filter greatly improved its filtering ability, went from kinda clear to crystal clear with the addition of DE. This year when opening it the water just wouldn't get anywhere near...

Hello fellow Arizonian! We're getting turf installed in our front yard soon, we're working with Clay from Alexon Design. I've heard all good things and the price is good too. Just thought I'd throw that out there in case you haven't found or decided on anyone yet.

I was thinking about picking up the HASA Liquidator but I'm not sure how well it'd fair here in the AZ heat. It seems pretty inexpensive and simple to keep chlorine levels where they should be. I usually keep my HASA Chlorine either in the garage or inside my house when it starts hitting 100...