Recent content by mmarmino

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    Cloudy pool

    Thanks for all the input!
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    Cloudy pool

    Do you think I should get the pH down to 7.2 or so?
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    Cloudy pool

    Got a quick question. Our 30' saltwater pool is just a little cloudy and doesn't seem to want to clear up. I opened and slammed last weekend. Here are my numbers. I was going to do another overnight test tonight. Also should I remove the solar cover to help lower the FC? FC 7.5 CC 3.5 Alk 80 pH...
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    Water bugs?

    Good deal, thanks for the input!
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    Water bugs?

    Morning all, I noticed yesterday that there was a water bug in our pool. I believe they are called back swimmers. All my chemicals are spot on. Is this normal to see occasionally?
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    Variable speed question

    Good morning all, Got a question. Im just getting up and running and am trying to figure out the whole variable speed thing. I wired a timer to my 1.5-HP 2-Speed Matrix Pump. The pump itself has a high-OFF-Low switch. I understand that the low setting uses substantially less energy. Do most...
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    Timer question

    Got ya...better safe than sorry. I just need to see if once power is removed from the swg that it will keep the settings once reenergized.
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    Timer question

    I'm about to wire up a timer for my pump. My question is since my saltwater generator has the flow sensor, do I need to add that to the timer also or just to the pump? Thanks!
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    Dolphin pool cleaner

    Thanks guys for the input, I've been tied up with the install. But everything went well. Ready to cool off now, it's a hot one in the bluegrass today!
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    Dolphin pool cleaner

    A buddy of mine just purchased a new pool cleaner. He gave me his dolphin diagnostic 557006vs1a, he has an inground pool and I have an above ground pool. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. His wife just wanted to get away from the bag and go to the basket type. I wanted to make sure that...
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    Wiring questions

    Thanks for the imput.
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    Wiring questions

    Good afternoon all, I hope this is the right forum to ask this in. Our pool is going to be installed tomorrow and I am a trying to get the wiring in order for the pump and swg. I am by no means an electrician but have done my fair share. Can someone please give me a good overview of a typical...
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    Salt question

    Thank you, will purchase it now.
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    Salt question

    Im just getting everything ready for our pool install. I purchased the TF-100 kit, will it include a test for the salt content or do I need to purchase something additional?
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    Ground pad question

    Awesome, thanks for the input. Much appreciation!