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Any TFPer tried these Globrite replacement bulbs? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7JLKTCR/?coliid=I1EH2V8FOQGWT8&colid=SS2IAK2I2DLB&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Any idea how old the 10% liquid chlorine is? Liquid chlorine rapidly deteriorates in heat and sunlight. It will lose up to 50% potency in the first six months after production. Always double check the date code stamped on the package/bottle. It is usually a Julian date, i.e., a 2 digit year...

I am not familiar with the product you linked. However, the English translation of the web page says it is Sodium Bromide powder. That is what you need to establish the startup bromine level in your spa. The 2 kg package would last a VERY long time as most spas require only about 50g at start...

Here's the best advice on using bromine in a spa: https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/how-do-i-use-bromine-in-my-spa-or-hot-tub.84/#post-504 The MOST important point in the linked article is to have a good test kit. Using test strips is a recipe for failure. Good luck!

Just checked and the Intellicenter app is showing another "Lost Communication with IC40" warning. This seems to be due to the system switching to in-floor cleaning and IC40 is off during the floor cleaning cycle. Appears this notification is normal operation for the IntelliCenter phone app and...

Thanks for the input. Never had this issue with 1.064 firmware. I do not run my pump 24/7. The pump is set to run approximately 8 hours per day. Since I have an in-floor cleaning (IFC) system, the pump switches from 1500 RPM to 2300 RPM once a day while running the floor cleaning jets and the...

Upgraded my Intellicenter firmware to 2.026 via USB on 1/24/2025. Went very smoothly and rather fast. Estimate total time for upgrade after USB stick inserted was less than 2 minutes. All seemed well after reboot. However, yesterday began getting warning on app (both on iPhone and Safari...

I usually get 3-4 years out of a 12 mil (heavier than most) cover. A couple of things to consider to get a longer life out of thinner ones: 1) As pool stored and hombrewale mentioned, when not in use it should be covered or in the shade to prevent heat deterioration. 2) Do not use the cover...

Like you I've had duckbills deteriorate fast when using "full strength" (31.45%) MA–even the Santoprene ones. This year I switched to "half strength" (14.5%) MA and have not had a problem with 3rd party duckbills wearing out quickly. Of course, the dosage amount has to go up, but I've had...

Here's my observation: I've owned both vinyl covers and a Sunbrella fabric cover for my spa. The fabric cover didn't repel water well enough and over time (2-3 years) the supposedly water-proof plastic wrapped foam insulation became water-logged. It was so heavy at the end, it took 4 grown men...

In order to login, I had to delete the cache from my Safari browser for that web page. I was then able to get to the login page (intellicenter2.com/#/login) without redirects and connect to my panel. This problem has happened before about a week ago. I suspect that Safari is caching the...

Is anyone else getting redirects on the web-based Pentair Intellicenter2 login page? I'm running an iMac with Safari as my browser and every couple of days my bookmark to the intellicenter2.com/#/login gets redirected to intelleticenter2.com/#/installations. The redirect produces a blank blue...

Here's a chart that relates to 12v AC landscape lights. 12v AC pool lights are essentially the same. If the calculated voltage drop in your case is greater than 1.5 V, you need to bump up the transformer output connection to next higher tap. Another possibility is the lights have been set to...

Thanks for the information. Any good sources for the newest GloBrites?