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If I'm getting air, it's not very much, because there is very little air at the top of the pump pot. Also, the pump doesn't lose prime, just starts spooling right back up. I'm not sure that I have the SVRS version. How can I tell? I have dual drains in the pool and attached spa, but I don't...

I have a 3-year old Pentair IntelliFlo Variable Flow Pump, VF-3050. I'm doing a SLAM and noticed today that it is stopping about every 30 minutes for about 20-30 seconds, then restarting. This is about a 15,000 gallon in-ground pool with 60 sq ft DE filter Here is what I have learned so far...

Thanks for all the input. I'm am going to speak with my pool builder about adding a spa bypass line and the two scupper ideas, 1) valving one of the skimmer lines and adding a pump, or 2) having all the suction lines on a single header and adding the pump and check valve. Glad to have some...

I'm not completely sure about all these lines, but here is my best guess: To Pad - 1 line From Spa is 3" - 3 lines from pool are 2 1/2" (not 2" like I said above) - I assume this is 1 from each skimmer and 1 from the drains From Pad - 1 line To Spa is 3" - this has a check valve (I think...

Maybe PB could add an actuated valve in one of the skimmer lines to select either a skimmer pump or the main pump. Thererfore, with scuppers off, I would draw from both skimmers and drains, but with scuppers on, the main pump would draw from 1 skimmer and drains while the scupper pump would...

On the suction side, there is a pair of skimmers and a pair of main drains. For the skimmers, the plumbing is 2", but I believe drops down to 1 1/2" at the skimmer fixtures. I assume they are routed separately, though one comes around the pool from the opposite side, so has a much longer run...

These are some great suggestions, but why oh why didn't I ask earlier?! The gunite is already in, so any change at this point will require a jackhammer. It can be done though...just a question of dollars and time. The PB quoted about $3K to add a loop and pump for the 3 scuppers. I do like...

Did I make a mistake by not having a separate pump for my water feature? Here is my build. We have gunite and are about to pour the deck. 5- Pool Returns 3- Stone Scuppers 2- Skimmers 2- VGB Main Drains for Pool 2- VGB Main Drains for Spa 6- Spa Jets 3- LED lights, 2 in pool, 1 in spa...

Does anyone know the difference between the obsoleted 520509 version and newer 521221 version of the i9+3 personality kits? Thanks

Pentair automation experts, I've searched the forums and read every post involving the IntelliTouch and Easy Touch, but I'm still stumped. I need to make a decision soon for my PB. Here is the situation: My contract specifies the IntelliTouch I9+3 with indoor controller and remote. For some...

Isn't this the Intellitouch wireless remote (see attached)? I want iphone connectivity, but don't want to have an iphone around the pool; it'll get wet. The EasyTouch wireless remote isn't great but it looks better than this one, in my opinion. The thing is, I don't think I can tolerate the...

I want an indoor control panel and a wireless remote. Comparing the Intellitouch to the Easy Touch, I like the Intellitouch indoor panel much better than the one for the Easy Touch, but the Easy Touch wireless remote is much better looking than the Intellitouch wireless remote. If the...

Looks like I'm going to end up with #3 rebar on a 5 x 10 inch pattern. In this picture, you can see the 10 x 10 on the tanning ledge and the 5 x 10 on the majority of the floor. The shallow end in the foreground (to the left, not shown) also currently has 10 x 10 inch pattern. Builder will...

Thanks for the response, Lershac. I questioned the builder this morning on the steel schedule. He said it's not a problem and already over-designed for the pool size, but to ease my mind, he will double the whole pool by adding steel to the tanning ledge, shallow end, and some in the walls...

Well, construction is underway, but I have tons of questions. They excavated, ran the rebar, and then the plumbing. Inspection and gunite are next. However, I'm freaked out about a few things: 1) Steel: What does this mean: "Tie steel reinforcing on 8” centers all ½” 4 bar beam with all...

Thanks for the responses! Gives me some piece of mind on this build. Any comments on the filter size? The contractor first said 48 sq ft, however, when I asked if such a strong pump would overdrive that size filter, for example when you are running at high flow rates for the water feature or...

Hi all, What do you think of this build? This is in the Dallas, TX area. Construction: In-ground gunite pool and attached spa, 425 sq. ft with 90 ft. perimeter. Depth of 3 ½’ to 6’ Estimated volume 12,500 gal. Tie steel reinforcing on 8” centers all ½” 4 bar beam with all alternates...