Recent content by wallywest

Thanks, @RDspaguy I don't see a flame sensor when I search for MasterTemp parts. Any other names I should search under?

After a call in to Pentair service, I *think* the issue is the Thermal Regulator. Regardless, mine looks pretty corroded, so I am replacing. I hope this is the fix.

Also maybe a High Limit Switch failure?

I forgot the mention that the "Heating" LED is lit while humming/hot exhaust and blinking otherwise.

I just fired up my propane MasterTemp yesterday. Things don't seem right, but I am looking for some additional insight on what might be happening. The heater fires up (basing this on typical, deep hum and very hot air coming out of the exhaust pipe), runs for 20-30 seconds, then seems to cycle...

Opened on Monday, and that is (by far) the earliest I have ever opened the pool here just north of KC. Water is only 56 degrees, so won't be in it for a while, but I have it cleaned, and ready to go. I think the chemistry is in good shape, but I am going to take some water in to have it double...

Much appreciated

I have a nearly identical issue with my IC-40. Nearly four years old, worked perfectly in past seasons, flow light intermittently comes on now. I was leaning toward changing the sand on my filter. This has never been done, and I am thinking it’s more likely than a failed cell. Any way to gain...

I am exploring the idea of adding solar heat to my gas (propane) heated inground pool. Several questions: - What are the pitfalls with this setup? I would like to tackle the install myself, but if there are complications with the combination of the two, I will just look at professional...

Our pool was just completed and filled last weekend (Sept 26). We have a problem with the pool bottom that will require draining and repair, but that will not happen until we are closing for the winter. That almost certainly will be after next weekend. Our pH has been high since we filled, and I...

What is "cold"? I don't think we are waiting a month to close up shop. But it might be two weeks. Temps will likely be in the 60s for highs.

It was 85 here today north of KC, and the kids had friends over. Of course, we just got the pool finished this weekend, so there is a lot of pent up demand. The weather will not last, as the 10 day looks terrible. We won't get much more use before closing it down and waiting for spring.

I do, but it's reasonably cheap. The water we lose through this will probably be less than $50 - $75. They fixed the return...took about three minutes. I held back a substantial portion of their last payment to make sure it gets fixed.

Yep...drain, pull back the liner, fix the poolcrete and refill. :mad: At least it can wait until we are ready to close for the season.

Now the bad... On Saturday, while the PB was onsite, the electrical wasn't working. My electrician came out on Sunday and got it all straight. The PB had given me instructions on getting the pump running, and so I did. All was fine. However, after an hour or so, I realized the water level was...