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I have a similar size pool with a 1.5 hp Superflo VS pump, and it works fine for me, but I don't have any water features. To future-proof your pump for a lower cost, you could look into this Calimar 3hp VS pump. It has a lot more flow than the 1.5 hp version at the same speeds/heads, but it's...

The bearings went bad on my 5+ year old Pentair Superflo VS recently. I wanted to change them myself, but based on recommendations here and from Inyo, I took it to a local electric motor shop. In addition to replacing the bearings and seal, they checked the windings and drive unit...

For a discussion on speeds for variable speed pumps, see this: How long/speed to run SuperFlo VS pump? Bottom line is that you need to experiment a bit to see what works best for your particular pool.

The FAS-DPD Chlorine Test should not difficult if you are doing it correctly. 10 ml pool water, reach as far down in the pool as you can. 1 scoop of R-0870 powder. Swirl. It will turn pink if chlorine is present. Count drops of R-0871 reagent. Each drop of R-0871 represents 0.5 ppm of...

Very interesting plumbing setup. Mine is much simpler with the multi-function valve on top of the filter. At any rate, it looks like you will have a lot of water shooting out of that port on the bottom of the large black valve when you vacuum to waste, so you might consider getting a backwash...

@PoolStored Are you sure about needing to push the start/stop button after power loss to your pump? My Pentair Superflo VS is supposed to retain the clock settings for 24h (according to the manual), although mine doesn't seem to do that. It retains my pump speeds and schedule though. It...

I installed a CORE-55 last summer, and it has worked well for me. I chose the CORE-55 over the RJ-60 because it was easier to install it in my situation. Knowing what I now know, I think the RJ would have worked for me as well. One advantage of the RJ is that it has fine % output adjustments...

Actually, I believe that Suncast products are made in USA. Keter products are the ones made in Israel. At least that is true for the storage sheds I have for those two brands. One thing I will say about Suncast is that their customer service is excellent. I moved an 8x8 storage shed from one...

Why not use a pH meter as someone mentioned earlier? https://tftestkits.net/pH-Meter-p95.html Mine works well and as long as I wait for the numbers to stabilize, gives me consistent readings.

It seems like what you are doing would be fine. Consider saving up for the SpeedStir, though. It's definitely the way to go--as others have already said.

Can you take a picture of the current wiring on the inside of your WiOn box?

Kids are perfect salt mixing tools. I first added salt when they were in the pool and they freaked out until I told them it was okay. The next thing I knew they wanted me to add more. They liked the feel of the salt on their feet and said that it felt cool. Endothermic reaction of the salt...

I'm not a chemist, but you need sodium chloride (NaCl) in the proper concentration for the SWCG to work. The system uses the sodium and the chlorine in the salt to essentially create sodium hypochlorite, NaOCl (aka bleach). The chemical formula doesn't work with potassium chloride (KCl). The...

No harm in adding salt up to the middle or so of the range that your SWCG needs. Don't add the calculated amount all at once. Inch up on it for a few days to make sure you don't overdo it with the salt. I ended needing two fewer bags than I calculated, for some reason. Probably had to do...