Recent content by Mechanicman

The TFP method really works. My in-laws were visiting and I forgot to take a photo until the last day when it was overcast. I did no additional prep to get the water that clear. It is really nice knowing the water is clean and clear so you can swim at any time.

It is possible an IntelliComm interface is being used to control the third pump. If this is the case, that pump will show 0 RPM when off. https://www.pentair.com/en-us/products/residential/pool-spa-equipment/pool-automation/intellicomm_ii_interfaceadapter.html

Thank you for measuring these for me!

Do you know what size ABS you used? I have been using a 5 gallon bucked turned upside down and it is not easy on my back. This would be much better. I usually do this in my driveway so the water can run off so I could make it more of a stand with legs. I just cleaned my filters a couple of...

Try cleaning the cartridge in the distribution valve. I noticed one of mine was staying up and when I removed the lid there was some dirt in the cartridge. This link can help you determine other steps based on the symptoms. https://www.1paramount.com/faqs/

Have you seen the price of water softener salt? I paid $5 and some change when I converted to salt last year, paid $8.97 when I grabbed a couple bags for my water softener this week.

You should be able to set the SWG output in the easy touch to 0% for spa mode. That will turn it off and then the flow switch is your secondary safety again.

I have two neighbors that ended up going with Tesla for their solar and power walls. Both of them tried to be told they needed more equipment (meaning more money) when the installers showed up because they don't send anyone out for a site visit during the estimating phase. One of my neighbors...

That RPM seems high but it depends on how your plumbing is set up. I can run my IC60 at 1200 RPM if my heater bypass is open. If its closed then there is not enough flow to trigger the flow switch. Can you post some pics of your equipment?

I think when the water is too cold the cold water light comes on and I don't think the cell even checks the salt level so that light is usually off as well.

https://konalabs.com/products/levelsmart-wireless-autofill Can be added to the return line of pool plumbing if you don't have a dedicated auto fill line.

What lights are on the SWG when the pool mode is OFF and the cooler feature circuit is OFF? I still think the SWG is getting power all the time and the intellicenter is not sending the signal to generate since pool mode is off.

I have a feeling your SWG is getting power all the time and not from the pump/filter relay. If you turn off all of your features and the pump does the SWG power down? I have my "pool" set to run for 14 hrs a day so that is when the SWG is on. I use a feature circuit to run the pool on high...