Search results

There is also a correlation between high PH and FC . High PH will render chlorine a lot less effective basically and cause FC levels to drop very fast. Whenever my hot tub FC starts to "loose" its effectiveness and drop to zero very fast right after adding sodium hyperchlorite, aka Bleach ...

Dont forget to factor in that for an 8 hour run time , the RJ45 running at 33% would have a longer life expectancy , vs the RJ30 running at 44% . It just may be cheaper to get the RJ45 , both in longer cell life, and saved electricity from a shorter run time (or perhaps a shorter pump run time...

It appears the older "Hayward / Pureline / Circupool Universal40, knock-off design Xtremepower40 has been discontinued . Looks like they only offer the newer Xtremepower , standalone looking unit . It does appear it has a seperate transformer/power supply , but the control unit appears to be...

I think the XtremepowerUS 40K gallon SWG offered from Home Depot is now changed to a more stand alone cell unit . Looks completely different than the old XtremepowerUS , that was more like the Hayward knock-off , Crystal Pure / Pureline. Xtremepower

Looks like a stand alone unit . Might not be able to replace the cell if/when it goes bad ?

I tried to buy 18-40lb bags from Walmart on Friday . The Walmarts around us are starting to close the non-essential sections of the store , and only have the food and personal product aisles open . This includes the garden center . They blocked it off and locked it down literally as we got there...

Just a tip about the salt ........... With the way things are going in the country right now , I found out yesterday that the salt was a little tricky to get ! The Walmarts near me are slowly closing some of the "non-essential" departments in the stores . My son and I made a trip to Walmart for...

That Hayward filter does not use a drain plug like that , its more like a cap . Its much larger (like the size of a soda can top )and it is female threaded not male. My guess is its the heater drain plug . Likely its for the heater inlet and outlet header . Also, Its missing the o-ring and...

Ok, point taken . I was not personally knocking the K1766, as I have never used it. I just remember browsing through a thread or two with some having problem reading the results . If the 3050 electric salinity meter does not seem to do the job , I will just order a Taylor K1766 . Wasnt...

Crud ....... I was under the impression that a lot of TFP users had problems with the 1766 due to the various shades of pink that would show up , and very slowly turn to red , leaving the results an unknown. Oh well, if the 3050 doesnt work out, I will order a 1766 . Thanks

Thanks for the heads up . I have a tester ordered , should be here early next week. Will wait till a proper test before I run out and buy salt. I believe the RJ+ series also has an actual salt level readout , not just a high or low light correct ? I ordered a 3050 salinity meter instead of the...

Jumping on the bandwagon with the same shipping cost this week from Discount Salt . $12.40 shipped from Texas to Central PA . This is for the RJ60+. They must have a standard shipping price model . I ordered yesterday (Wednesday), and it was shipped out the same day . Tracking shows mine...

Perhaps a Circupool Core 55 would be better suited for your installation ? It has the flow sensor built in , and it only requires 11" of straight pipe length . The Circupool Core 35 also has the $1. upgrade to the Core 55 through Discount Salt Pool . Something to consider possibly ?

Install looks great @Brett S ! Thanks for the details on the 120v switchover . Glad to hear the unit comes with 2"-1.5" reducers for the cell AND the flow sensor . Was wondering about that ! I may actually be able to install this without a run to the hardware store .........WHAT ...

Thanks , I will check it out !

Yes basically .... When I installed my VS pump , I was lazy and did not feel like messing with the 240v wiring in the Intermatic 104 timer box. So I just pulled the timer pins , set the timer to on and left it "hot" all the time basically ........even though the timer was running in the...

Looking good @Brett S !!! (y) Keep us informed on how its working ! Care to show your choice of wiring hook up ? Also, is it better to hook up the flow sensor before the cell or after it (like you have) ? Looks like you did not have the room before the cell to install the flow sensor with the...

A VS pump is supposed to be "hot" all the time and not controlled by a separate timer. It has its own built in digital timer , that controls the pump run time . I dont think its advisable to run a VS pump to turn off and on with a mechanical timer . I would guess it could possibly mess with the...

Well , while waiting to see how @Brett S makes out with his RJ install today ......... I got a tracking number for my RJ60 ! :) Not sure if it will arrive by the weekend , but since the pool is not even opened yet , I will spend this weekend opening the pool and getting everything ready for...

I am sure that for the most part , all of us will have a similar installation process as far as the plumbing goes. The only differing element may be on the electrical side and how the unit will be SAFELY powered up ! The use of some kind of electrical timer is a must ! Since a few of us will...

Hmmm, may look into what Jimrahbe suggest on wiring a SWG with a VS pump . I could just use the 240v timer that I already have . No 120v jumper change, and no 120v plug ! Just have to watch out for power outage from time to time , and keep an eye on the timer ! From Jimrahbe ------ It is not...

Jeff, I have the exact same size pool as you, and live about an hour from Hershey (to the north), so same area. . I just ordered an RJ60 after much debating . Basically I did not want to have the RJ45 running for very long periods of time , doing what the RJ60 could do in less time and...

This a great way to wire up a SWG with a VS pump using the standard timer. May have to look into this ! Thanks JIM !

Yep, went through the install directions and should be a piece of cake to configure a jumper from 240v to 120v ! Thanks for the heads up !

Thanks , Let us know whats all included when it arrives !

Thanks for the heads up . Should have ordered it yesterday , lol . BTW , They just extended the sale till 4/2 . This seems to be the MO for Discount Salt , lol! They seem to almost always have this sale going on . If its not active ........ just wait and it will be available very shortly...

I did not have the want/need for a fully automated system , but still wanted a very high quality VS pump. I decided on the Pentair Superflo VS 342001 over the Pentair Intelliflo. It is a great pump , and very easy to setup a nice VS schedule on the digital display panel . If you dont need a...

Thanks, let me know ! Yea, was hoping I just have to intall a 120v plug and not provide the whole wire . I just pulled the trigger on the RJ60 (RJ45 with the $1. upgrade from Discount Salt Pool) . When did you order yours ? Wishful thinking , but I am hopeful I recieve my RJ60 by the...

Agreed , I do not plan on using the premade vertical kit . I have a vertical "spot" already in place to mount the cell , should be perfect . I can mount the flow sensor before the cell vertically or horizontally . Will prob mount the flow sensor horizontally before the 90degree elbow that...

Thanks for the feedback ! I wish VS pumps had a better option for "helping" with a proper SWG install ! Its either you have to go with the full automation option ($$$) or nothing . I will prob hook my SWG up to the spare 120v outlet (GFCI protected) , that my stenner was using , then use a wifi...