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    Upgrading to Pentair 250k MasterTemp - Is 2 PSI Sufficient?

    (Edited) Hey,I'm currently considering an upgrade from a Pentair 200k BTU heater (a 17 year old unit that rusted out) to a 250k MasterTemp model. The existing setup includes a 1/2 inch gas line that extends about 35-40 feet. On the pressure regulator of my main gas line (A Honeywell 1813C), I...
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    Rust (and hole) in Combustion Chamber housing - Pentair MasterTemp 200 NA heater 200kbtu

    Thanks! Good call, given the age: question about upgrading from a 200k to a 300k BTU heater for a 22,000-gallon pool: given the size of the pool and that I only use the heater occasionally but want it to heat up reasonably quickly, thoughts on upgrading to 300k BTU?
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    Rust (and hole) in Combustion Chamber housing - Pentair MasterTemp 200 NA heater 200kbtu

    I've noticed significant rust in the combustion chamber housing of our 2007 pool heater, particularly where it connects to the manifold. We've had the pool for three years, but this is the first time I've inspected the heater's interior. I managed to clean up the rust and temporarily fixed the...
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    Opening Pool for First Time - Skimmer plugs

    I checked the manual for the skimmer left by the previous owners, and it turns out there's a "trimmer plate"—a device for regulating the water flow into the skimmer, which then affects the flow to the pump. I've never actually used it, as the flow is controlled by the valves on the three...
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    Opening Pool for First Time - Skimmer plugs

    I don't think my pool has an equalizer line (see pic). There are three lines coming into the pool equipment—one for each skimmer and one for the main drain. With this configuration (built in 2004), the blue tabbed and white square plugs in the skimmers seem to be permanent fixtures. Would you...
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    Opening Pool for First Time - Skimmer plugs

    Yes, there's a main drain at the deep end. There are three lines with valves: one connected to each skimmer and another to the main drain.
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    Opening Pool for First Time - Skimmer plugs

    Thank you!! I've attached a hopefully clearer picture of the blue plug.
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