Recent content by Strom

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    Aqualumin 3 LED upgrade

    Sure did. Check out Florida-Sunseeker.com One of my better "pool stuff" purchases.
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    *Experience* POOL BARON COLOR LED NICHELESS WALL POOL LIGHT

    Sorry for the late reply. I used the bracket that came with the new light. It only had two bolt holes instead of four in the aqualumin 3 bracket. This past weekend I took off the new bracket and drilled two more holes (I still had the old bracket to use as a template). I had concern that I...
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    *Experience* POOL BARON COLOR LED NICHELESS WALL POOL LIGHT

    I installed one of these in our pool last year to replace an Aqualumin III which replaced an Aqualumin II. Having to add the external transformer was the only downer to the project. Otherwise the the new light is great.
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    Filter Style Sanity Check

    We currently have a sand filter. Actually that's all we've ever had on the pools we owned. So last year I upgraded my pump to a variable speed. The sand filter seemed to be fine. But I'm thinking about changing to a cartridge filter. Then I think about a DE filter. Then I think I'll post...
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    Aqualumin 3 LED upgrade

    We have a 250 watt, 110 volt Aqualumin 3 light in our pool. It is a nicheless style light. Is anyone aware of an LED upgrade for the Aqualumin 3? Or is there a nicheless style LED light available? My searches have been unsuccessful. Thanks.
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    Jandy Gold Standard 1.5" Ball Valve Union O-rings

    Thanks...I'll give it a try.
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    Jandy Gold Standard 1.5" Ball Valve Union O-rings

    Any idea on where to get replacement o-rings for Jandy Gold Standard 1.5" union ball valves? I located a Jandy parts book online that showed replacement valve handles as the only spare parts.
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    Does stabilizer change alkalinity as well as PH?

    Sorry for the late reply...not getting notifications...I have to check my settings. Chem geek, I think what saves him is that he has an automatic pool cover that is closed a good portion of the day. Since my original post, CYA is up to 50. Now he is working on getting Alkalinity down to 70...
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    SWG Chorine Production

    Converted to salt 2 or 3 years ago and glad I did. And like most things, I keep trying to tweak. My Dad used to tell me to leave well enough alone... Anyway my RJ-30 says it can produce 1.5 lbs of chlorine per day. I use Pool Math to make any chemical additions to the water. How do I...
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    Does stabilizer change alkalinity as well as PH?

    I'm helping a friend convert to our methods so he can start enjoying his pool. Currently he has no CYA and alkalinity is 130. It is a salt pool. We need to add stabilizer. I have lowered my alkalinity using muratic acid and aeration. Using pool math, I know stabilizer affects PH...but since...
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    New motor but lower pressure

    Problem is solved and turned out to be a case of pilot error. The motor is dual voltage rated for 230 or 115 volt operation. It is shipped to run on 230. I read but misunderstood the instructions on how to set the motor up for 115 volt operation. The reason the pressure read low was due to...
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    New motor but lower pressure

    New seal installed and checked impeller. I was happily surprised by the lack of hair in the impeller.:cool: (Wife and two daughters with long black hair.)
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    New motor but lower pressure

    Thanks for the reply Jason. There are no bubbles in the strainer. I also confirmed that the main drain and skimmer suction valves are open 100%. I'll borrow a clamp on amp meter from work and confirm the motor is pulling nameplate amps.
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    New motor but lower pressure

    I had to replace my pump motor this past weekend. The old motor was 1 HP with a 1.4 safety factor. The new motor, although from a different manufacturer, has the same specs, 1 HP with a 1.4 safety factor. My concern is that the old motor would show 15 PSI on the filter pressure gauge. The...
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    Dolphin Diagnostic Needs Repair

    After more than 10 years of use, my Dolphin Diagnostic is in need of service. I contacted Maytronics and they emailed me information on where to ship it for repair. Just curious if anyone else has used their repair service. Thanks.