Recent content by sdpools13530

Thanks for the feedback .. I am in So Cal so really no rain at all I will check the salt levels today by using one of the kits or a third party. If the salt level truly is that high should I simply drain 1FT and refill ?

Hi - I have a roughly 35K gallon free form pool that uses a Pentair IntelliChlor model number 520545 The equipment is just over 2 years old. For the most part I have had no issues with the system. About two months ago the salt reading was really high 4850ppm. At first I just assumed that the...

Hello - We have a typical poolmiser self lever installed into our pool. For the first two months we weren’t using it because they plumbed it somewhat terrible and we had issues with the pour lid hitting the cap above the float but that’s another story. We finally installed the float, valve...

Thanks .. it seems like I have to run that pump way too high to get the vacuum to move. If I lower the pump speed and adjust the valve then the skimmer sufffers and the later lever drops in the pump basket but doesnt lose prime. So... What is the better option. run the pump harder or adjust the...

I have a Hayward Navigator Pro but am having a heck of time getting it work reliably. If I move the valve to provide more suction on the vacuum line then the pump suffers. If I turn up the Intelliflo pump speed up to compensate then its not running efficiently. Just when I think I have it...

Hi - I recently noticed a lot of air bubbles in my main return line. I immediately thought it was a suction side leak. I tried all of the usual suspects such as the unions and pump lid but everything looked good . The equipment is all new so the Pentair service people came out and said those...