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Realaxpooltech, Thank you! I will try this.

I used a shopvac to blow air into the air intake pipe and all the jets worked well. I could also feel suction from the air pipe as it was sucking in air. the thing is, it works for that time that we have the spa on but when I turn on the spa the next day, back to the same old thing. super...

While I still have some questions about my plumbing I figured out the spa jet issue. I blew air into the air intake pipe and got it going!!! I think I have to snake it because when I tried to turn it on again it went back to weak jets. I think there is something in the pipe that is...

Apologies in advance for my completely clueless questions. We are in the second year of our pool and I didn't have the foresight to label all the plumbing for our pool. I'm acutely aware of it now as I am trying to figure out my integrated spa. We didn't use it much last year so I wasn't paying...

Thanks for the responses. Jimrahbe, it typically drifts into 8.0 and so I add Ma to keep it at 7.8. I will I’ll head the advice about the spa spillover. My TA is typically 80-100. Should I actively work on trying to decrease my TA? Apart from modulating my spa spill? should I expect to...

Happy winter! I have had my pool for about a year now. It seems that I need to add MA about once a week to keep my pH at a respectable level. Is this normal? I hear that this happens with new pools. Will this change over the years? I did my readings today and I have to adjust my chlorine...

I spoke to a local store about this and they said that it has a defined circuit in terms of feet (something like 10 feet). So for example if it climbs a 4 foot wall it will then clear the water line for 6 feet and then go back down. In an 8 foot deep end it would only clean the water line for 2...

I did it! I bought a Dolphin s300i and I'm so excited. The trick was getting a good price while not voiding the warranty. The stores in my area were selling it for the regular price while it seems that down in the southern part of my state they were selling it a few hundred cheaper. I found a...

I have 2 main drains that stick up a bit. as long as it can eventually get itself around it, i'm ok with a delay in it's motion. the M5, while lovely, seems a bit heavy but I'm still considering it. In terms of repairs and what not, how often does this typically happen? Is there a cost savings...

So I have pretty much decided on getting a Maytronics robot but I have several questions before purchasing. I'm debating between the S300i v the M5. I think I will be happy with either. My question is do I buy from a brick and mortar store (gulp, pricetag) or do I buy the equivalent online...

Thanks JoyfulNoise! I too have to run my RPMs that I don't like. I can't believe you lasted 4 years as I'm already fed up and it's only been a few months. Did you look at any other Dolphin cleaners? If I may ask, why did you settle on the s300i. I ask because I am contemplating this versus the...

Thanks Maddie! I noticed you have straight edges. I have lots of curves and bends and I'm wondering if all robots can maneuver around these or will only certain models perform best on them. Happy to hear you are happy with your purchase!

Good day. I have been a pool owner for just 1 season and already I hate my side suction cleaner and want to get a robot. Pretty set on a dolphin but not sure if I should go with the M or S series. I don't have a large pool but there are bends and steps and I'm not sure which would perform...

If you lower your TA to 60ppm and then set your pH so that it's no lower than 7.6, you'll experience a slower rise in pH. Don't add acid until it goes over 7.8. Good to know. I did not know it's not linear. Thanks!