Recent content by nopain00

Depending on exactly how you want to automate this, there are several options. For example, if you already have a smart home system, you can easily add a WiFi or Z-wave switch. Another option is to use an RF blaster like this one...

I would recommend you try the Taylor acid demand test. In this test, you check your pH and then add the acid demand agent dropwise to your sample until the colorimetric test reads the target pH. There is a conversion included with the test so that you can convert the number of drops needed of...

The lights don't have any user-replaceable fuse in there, but most devices have some sort of over-current protection. Unfortunately, many of these types of devices are meant to be used only once and are there to prevent catastrophic failure of the device. I don't know for sure whether those...

The short answer is no. The Hayward Colorlogic Network module is a modem of sorts that communicates to the lights individually by way of a network address over the power line. It is only compatible with the older ProLogic system, not the current OmniLogic system. There is no replacement for that...

Thanks. You're describing my situation exactly. I emptied several full bags and had the issue with the scrubber wearing down, as well as the bag, as you said. The bagfuls of crystals has stopped, but I am seeing some white powder at the bottom of the pool, which I assume are smaller crystals...

This could be a lot of things. I'm not sure how handy you are, but you have to trace down what is getting power and what's not. If you're savvy and have a multitester, you can open the panel and check for voltage. If you are not comfortable around electricity, then do not try this. Which model...

OnBalance, thanks for your response. I was skeptical of aggressive water causing crystals. I would expect crystals to form when there is an excess of a chemical and it deposits on a crystal nidus. Your comments about CaCl and Ca(OH)2 make sense as the pH went up. @shoot_the-goalie, what did you...

Thanks, Texas Splash for your quick reply. I'm trying to understand my goals for the LSI/CSI better. I understand that a high saturation index leads to scaling. I always thought a low LSI/CSI would lead to etching of a plaster pool, but this article says that another consequence are these...

Moved from here. I'm jumping on this thread because I have the same issue. I've winterized my pool many times before and this is the first time I found calcium crystals. The only difference this year was that last year we got a new Hydrazzo plaster. At the time of closing, my parameters were...

Hi. Coverstar only supports one controller per cover as far as I know. Another manufacturer (Controls - Cover-Pools) allows multiple and even wireless controllers to open and close the same cover. That, though, only works with the same manufacturer, CoverPools, not CoverStar. For Coverstar...

@nopain00 - what security options did you use on your wifi network? Did you connect this device to your wifi network manually or using WPS? Sorry for the late reply. I connected to a regular router with WPA2-PSK [AES]. Did you ever get this to work?

Yes, it's reliable as long as you have good WiFi coverage in that area. Fortunately, it tells you when there's a connectivity problem. The server expects to hear from the device every so often. If there is no communication for 24 hours, then the server sends a message. I had to install another...

Correct, most manufacturers will require whatever they consider "professional installation" for the warranty to be in effect. What you can do is do most of the electrical/plumbing work myself except for the so-called last-mile. Then have a GC or similarly licensed professional do the final...

The notifications are free of cost. They can be sent to one e-mail address and/or one phone number by text. The 6 possible notifications are: Cover opened Cover closed User X has logged in Error Cover left open for Y hours No communication from device for Z hours If you want to integrate any...

Yes, the R-0011L will turn the water a pale-ish red that can appear pink. If you have a lot of calcium, as you add R-0012, it will first turn a purplish color and then a distinct blue. The best way I found to "calibrate my eyes" to the correct colors is to use a standard solution. I made a...