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    Advice on replacing 2 single speed pump and boosters for a variable speed pump with automatic valve to support booster's Polaris 280 function.

    Is there a "preferred" make/model of variable speed pump? I'm looking for non-subscription, remote management (RS-485, or other) support, if possible. Would you suggest going with a whole new pump (optimized design??) or just a motor (much cheaper) with a 15+ year old pump head?
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    Advice on replacing 2 single speed pump and boosters for a variable speed pump with automatic valve to support booster's Polaris 280 function.

    Thanks for those test kit models. I'll look them up right away. Any thoughts on the variable speed motor/pump or automatic diverter questions? I really do need to see about lowering my electrical bill on this property and I'd love not to make another mistake. I bought this single speed motor...
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    Advice on replacing 2 single speed pump and boosters for a variable speed pump with automatic valve to support booster's Polaris 280 function.

    I found the Poolmath page and put in the numbers I have. I did find a chemical test kit of my dad's but I am sure the reagents are old. Are all kits (brands) just as good as each other or is there something I should target? I tried one of these multi-probes but it didn't correlate with the...
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    Advice on replacing 2 single speed pump and boosters for a variable speed pump with automatic valve to support booster's Polaris 280 function.

    That part is a chemistry issue but I also am after lowering my ongoing costs. I figured I caking would diminish if I lowered the power to the SWG, more, since I could run the pumps longer. But to speak to the issue and not using my chemistry, the local shop measured: Total Chlorine: 3ppm...
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    Advice on replacing 2 single speed pump and boosters for a variable speed pump with automatic valve to support booster's Polaris 280 function.

    Hello all. I'm new and need to lean on your experience for direction. See my signature for current pool equipment. Issue at hand: Resilience salt cell is caking rather quickly such that I can barely go 2 weeks without having to clean it. Local dealer suggested turning down production (from...
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    Tech Nerd inherited a pool and things are breaking; looking to upgrade with automation and long-term costs in mind.

    Thanks and will do, Rocket Squirrel. I'll find the right forum and post there.
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    Tech Nerd inherited a pool and things are breaking; looking to upgrade with automation and long-term costs in mind.

    Hello all, I know equipment/brands can be personal and I currently have no allegiance. I hope I can put to good use the knowledge and wisdom of those in this forum. Thanks in advance!