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    Stupid seal plate gasket doesn't fit

    Ok, just to let everyone know, the two gaskets arrived and there's not one thing different between them except the black on has a "square" cross section and the almond one is shaped more like a pyramid with the "point" facing out. The almond one also has a hair taller cross section but other...
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    Stupid seal plate gasket doesn't fit

    Well, I give up. I just ordered one of each! When they arrive I'll see what the difference is and let you know. Ed
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    Stupid seal plate gasket doesn't fit

    This is too confusing. I used the PDF file I found on the Pentair site for the Whisperflo pump (see attached), and it says I need the almond gasket P/N 357102 (Note 15 for pools built 1-31-08 and prior). So what's the difference between the black gasket and the almond gasket??? Ed
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    Stupid seal plate gasket doesn't fit

    To answer your questions, yes, I got the generic seal (never again!) and my original WFE-6 pump was built on July 6th, 2005 so I got the 357012. However, I had to buy a replacement seal plate, P/N 350202 a few years ago and it came with the almond gasket pre-installed. At this point I'm not...
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    Stupid seal plate gasket doesn't fit

    James, I get paid this Friday and I promise I'll become a supporter. I'm not rich so it'll have to be the $30 membership but in the meantime, the ice method didn't work. The seal is just the same as before, so can I cut it and then seal the two edges with RTV gasket maker? Ed
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    Stupid seal plate gasket doesn't fit

    Thanks guys. I'll give that a shot tomorrow. Ed
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    Stupid seal plate gasket doesn't fit

    This may have already been answered so forgive me if it has, but I can't find it. My question is regarding the seal plate gasket. There are two types. The almond and the black. The gasket in there now is almond (pre 2008 which is what mine is) so I ordered an almond gasket to replace it. As you...
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  9. restoman

    Salt Cell Screen?

    Well, now I'm not sure. Here's a picture of my plumbing. It's been this way since day one (20 years ago) when the pool was installed. Is it not correct? Ed
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    Salt Cell Screen?

    I see one for the AUTO PILOT systems, but I don't see anything available for my Hayward T-Cell-15, so one of you bright guys need to invent one!! I'll be your first customer because I just cleaned out my cell (AGAIN) and it had a lot of debris in it. Even though I have "socks" on the skimmer and...
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    Smart pool monitors?

    Good point. And yes, if you happen to have the WaterGuru Sense S2, PLEASE chime in! Ed
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    Smart pool monitors?

    I've been doing more research (on Google and here) and I realize that apparently none of the systems out there are perfect, heck, even the systems at Leslie's vary between each other, but for someone like me that's color blind (and lazy), I think maybe the Waterguru SENSE S2 would be a good fit...
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    Smart pool monitors?

    Those are great for most people, but I'm REALLY colorblind so I have a difficult time with these kits. I was hoping for something that I could toss in the pool and receive the results on my cell phone. Ed
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    Smart pool monitors?

    Not sure this is the right area, but my 20 year old Aqua Rite Generator doesn't really give me a lot of information on what's actually going on in the pool. It really only tells me the salt level, voltage and current, so I'm always heading off to Leslie's pool to get a test. It's not a big deal...