Recent content by mitchellb

I have a similar setup with a spillover spa and bubbler. I used to have this type of debris until I made a point to run the bubbler weekly for just a few minutes.

How high is your CYA?

You have algae. Your robot will not help you here. Best to take the robot out of your pool and begin the SLAM process. https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2018/12/12/slam-shock-level-and-maintain/ Brush your pool relentlessly while slamming.

Read this and learn. SLAM - Shock Level and Maintain Also, suggest you start doing your own testing and avoid the pool stores.

Pucks are likely your problem. I'm guessing your CYA is over 100.

I have a few spots like that in my large, freeform Florida pool. Despite passing the overnight testing and keeping chlorine levels on the upper range of normal. Once or twice a year I will rub a chlorine tablet directly on those spots and they do not return for 5-6 months. I suspect it is a...

No fuse. There is a burnt chip on the motherboard. :(

I've emailed Marina three times and also called and left a message which was never returned. I think TFP needs to stop recommending them to folks who come through here with questions. Service and responsiveness are no longer their forte.

Is there one robot that brushes the best? I have a 20x40 pool with pebble sheen surface, but it's a typical screened in florida pool so I do not have issues with leaves and heavy debris. I would like a robot that could help me with brushing the pool. I've had an aquabot X4 robot for the past...

Anyone have any suggestions or have heard of common power supply problem with this robot. At just under 5 years, I heard a pop from within my power supply when I plugged in and the power supply is now dead. A shame because the robot works fine. Replacement power supplies online are $400! I...

Can anyone help me identify the model of my Hayward Pro DE filter? I cannot find a model number and want to order a new set of filter grids.

$500 to repair a $699 robot 5 months out of warranty? I would move on to a different brand.

I used to dread spring when all the trees surrounding my pool would bloom and drop pollen into the water. Even with a screen enclosure, my pool would get filled with pollen from the 14 oak trees in my back yard. My in floor cleaning system just blew the fine pollen around and never really...

3.5 years running year round here in Florida is about right. Your cell is probably failing. Is it any surprise that Hayward has a 3 year warranty on these? My firmware will not work with some of the generic cells that are available so I am stuck buying Hayward T-15 cells every 3 years or so.