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Jason, The pump doesn't have a display. What bothers me is that the pump will shut off but the salt cell stays on. And I can't get the filter pump button to operate anything in auto mode. In service mode, I can turn it on and it powers on the salt cell. I am at a loss on this.

Yes, his equipment is just like mine. I will check to see if it says that. I will report back.

Ok, so my system works fine. But we are having issues with my neighbor's system. I think I have most of done correctly now but we have issues with the pump/swcg syncing and control. When in auto mode, I can't get the pump button to operate the the pump off and on. When the light is on (ie...

Great thanks. I didn't want to use it if it wasn't working correctly.

This may be a silly question but does the handle not lock up? I understand it locks in various positions on the side but my handle only flops down. All the pictures show the handle up. The manual doesn't really say but the picture shows how to put the unit in the water and to move it back and...

I have researched this a bit and found a couple of posts that say this can be done. But I haven't found how to do it. I have an Easy Touch 8 and have spare relays but I'm not sure how this would work. Since the sprinkler valve is low voltage, would I need a transformer between the ET and SV...

A different question. The temperature sensor says to be installed between the pump and filter. This isn't going to work for me. Does anyone have an idea as to the technical reason for the placement? Mine is just a bit too far from the ET box.

Hey guys, I just wanted everyone to know about my experience with poolsupplyunlimited.com. I contracted out my own pool and just finished filling it with water last night. I did tons of research but still had many questions. I called Mike and Ryan and they were ALWAYS available. I'm in OK...

I agree. Their equipment may be good but they aren't spending any money on instruction or manuals. Wiring diagrams would be nice.

Thanks for all the help. I will get to try it all out in about a week when the pump gets turned on. Of course it will be a month before the IC gets put to use.

Thanks guys. Great help. So I have the pump wired correctly. So the IC is wired directly into the breaker (per Scott) and the ET controls the IC via the computer board and wire to the IC unit from the ET unit, right? BK, I didn't quite follow your recommendation on the IC. I think you were...

Well, from all the posts I have read it seems to be the consensus that Pentair's instruction manuals are horrible. I have to agree. I am wiring my Easytouch 8 and have called Pentair twice now. I am coming to you guys because you will speak my language and hopefully understand my question...

JohnT, So I called my water department and she said her water tests out at less than 10 grains. So I assume using the formula of 17.1=1 grain that the city water would test at 170 or less in hardness. Am I correct on my calculations/assumptions?

I know that everyone around here uses a ton of acid in their pools. The hard water must be why. I will try to test my CH with a kit to see what it says and go from there. Thanks for the help.

I live in Oklahoma (added to my user info). Can you not make hard water softer? If I am reading the levels correctly on my report vs ideal levels, the hardness is double what it should be???