Recent content by mbear2k

I think the issue is resolved. Get this - my replacement control board was at a factory default of 3 amps max. Ran for two seasons like this! Went to hidden 'Factory' menu which you enable at power up, and a new menu item "Factory" shows up in the menu list. - Remove power - Apply power -...

Weather in the 90's here in upstate NY. Using a LaMotte ColorQ tester. I'm running the pump at 3000 RPM for 6 hours during the day, then for 4 hours at 1800 RPM in the evening. 7/2/18 AM Reading: FCL: .84 TCL: 1.50 PH: 7.4 ALY: 104 CH: 105 CYA: 77 7/4/18 AM reading (two bags of shock the day...

Yes - I should clarify that I only cleaned when I saw build-up on the plates. I've cleaned 3? times since new.

Any thoughts? Thanks!

I have a AutoPilot Pool Pilot Digital Nano and want to make sure it's working as it should. I've read the manual and the cell details for volts and amps - and understand the basics. The Nano was installed about 7 years ago, and I had the main unit replaced 2 years ago due to a faulty display...

Got the new cartridge filter installed this past weekend and am very pleased. Installed very quickly and without issue. I do have a follow-on question regarding backflow... The pool is about 6 feet below the pump equipment. I have a check valve on both the inlet side pipes and there is one...

Excellent info - thank you! And one clarification for anyone reading in the future, the spec is to tighten the bolt to 150 inch pounds (12.5 foot pounds).

Thanks for the feedback. The filter is being trucked across the country, so I want to pull the top off and inspect before putting in to service. My torque wrenches were all too large (in measurement capabilities) so I have a 3/8 wrench on the way that will work perfectly. Thanks again for the...

Thanks for the info. I have: - brand new Hayward SP3200VSP pump (10" length of 2" pipe in front of first fitting/valves) - pump replaces a Hayward 1hp, single speed super pump - Hayward Swimclear C4030 cartridge filter on the way - Heatpump - Chlorine generator - all 2" plumbing on the intake...

I'm replacing my sand filter with a cartridge filter and have a couple of operating questions not covered in the manual (yes I read the manual). Air bleed - I understand on first start up and after cleaning I need to open the air bleed to let air out and until water comes out. In reviewing...

The replacement relay fixed the issue! All back in working order.

I'll take some pics when I install the new relay. I'm wondering if subsequent boards have a beefier relay. The one in mine has a contact rating of 8 amps. As the unit could potentially cycle every 15 minutes at 5 amps that seems awfully close to rating...