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Keep the pump running at those higher RPM 24/7. Put a bit of pool noodle or a half-filled plastic bottle in the skimmer to provide a crumple zone for ice to expand in case the skimmer freezes.

I've looked through the manual for that InyoPools kit. All of the variable speed controls on that motor are managed via a single button....press once to do X, press twice to do Y, press three times to... There is no display or anything. While they market this as a 'simplified single button...

Thanks James - the Inyo deal seems attractive because it's a complete kit from a vendor I am familiar with and I don't have to hunt for the right parts and a new vendor. If I replace the impeller to the 071310 and purchase a 2.7 hp motor, and the seals, o-rings, etc., then I would functionally...

I found InyoPools sells this complete upgrade kit to convert a Whisperflo to a VSP. If I'm reading this right this would be equivalent to the 2.7HP motor and 2HP impeller that was recommended here initially by James, all in one kit including the impeller, shaft seal, and o-rings. Am I...

Thanks for this. My power rates aren't too bad here, so I don't think I need to be absolutely optimal. Currently my SS pump is running at full speed for 10 hours a day in the summer, so I think should already get a pretty good benefit just by replacing with the slightly smaller NPTQ225. I...

I need enough flow for the following (but I don't know how much "enough" is in all of these cases): - trigger the flow switch so the SWG runs - run the Polaris 280 cleaner, which has its own booster pump on its own timer. Presumably I need some amount of "base flow" for the booster pump to...

Thanks, that's helpful. If I switch the impeller to the 073130, then should the motor you suggested above just fit onto the existing pump? It will take a non-Pentair motor? The pump itself looks to be in good shape as far as I can tell. It's just running really loud, which I assume is the...

Thanks @JamesW , but I have to admit your response is at least a bit cryptic to me :) I am just starting to familiarize myself with pump components, so I am still pretty clueless..... but willing to learn. Am I understanding this correctly: You're suggesting I can get a Neptune NPTQ270...

As the title suggests, I am looking for suggestions from the experts here on options I should consider and either purchase or request local dealers/pool companies for quotes for in this situation: My pool pump started running really loud lately. It's a Pentair WhisperFlo WF-28 Pump – 2HP – P/N...

Thanks @mknauss. Raising CYA seems to have done the trick and it's now more in line with expectations. Just want to share the difference adding some CYA has made here for anyone else's benefit as well. This has really highlighted the difference proper CYA levels can have to me: Before: CYA...

Thanks, let's hope so. I will keep tracking it now that I have added CYA. The forecast continues to be very hot and sunny, just as it has been, so we will see if adding CYA improves anything while the weather stays constant. I will report back. I'm still a bit baffled by the huge difference...

Hi SWG experts, The original t-cell that was installed by the pool builder finally died earlier this month after about 5 1/2 years of service. I ordered a new Hayward OEM T-15 cell and installed it about 2 weeks ago. This new cell just doesn't seem to produce as much FC as my previous one...

I've done the same thing that worked during the big Valentine's Day 2021 freeze. As long as the power doesn't go out for more than a couple of hours this should work as it did then when temps were even slightly lower than currently forecast for the next 2 days here in the Houston area: set...

I'm also part of the auto-pilot club... Have had our pool for 5 years now and for the past 2-3 years I think I've go it figured out pretty well wo where it's predictable. I test FC and pH once a week (sometimes I'll go two weeks) and the test is mostly just a validation to ensure everything is...