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I modified my program to only reverse polarity (self-clean) every x runs, instead of doing it 1/2 through every run. It's posted on the Arduino forum. Now with it set to run 4 hours/day and self clean every 5 run cycles it will be 20 hours between cleanings, which is what Intex says it does...

We bought our home w/pool in 2006, and our real estate professional recommended a separate pool inspection, a pool rider added to the home warranty and the inclusion of all pool equipment and cleaning accessories in the sales contract. We paid $75 for the inspection from a local PS/PB(not the...

The generator won't care if your pool is in-ground, on-ground, or floating in the air! Equipment marketed for above ground(floating?) pools a lot of the time is not designed for "permanent" installation (hard wiring/plumbing) and is sometimes easier to use because they assume you can DIY. Not to...

Also, the chlorine production has dropped, according to the manuals. Could be from smaller/fewer cell plates?

I envisioned more of a MacGyver fix, don't MacGruber it! The reed switch itself is almost failure proof, the wiring vs WeedEater, and connections vs corrosion are more likely culprits. Perhaps a flow switch from another ECG could be rigged onto/into this system? Here is an Intex $13.33 switch -...

If you have a Pentair Dynamo nominal 2HP w/standard 115V plug, its nominal Full Load Amps is 16. It has a standard 15Amp plug, so I would just get a 15 Amp timer, connect your outlet to it and be done. Lowes(t) and HP sell outdoor timers that would work also, you plug it into your outlet, and...

If the wires back to the controller, and the controls check out OK, it may be the reed switch itself has changed its orientation inside of the "stalk." That is why I mentioned using a magnet while it is connected to a continuity tester. Worst case you can make your own sensor for about $10...

Is the magnet gone? If so replace it. All the flow switch is, is a micro reed switch encased inside of the center "stalk" that is activated by the magnet on the end of the "flapper." Make sure that the flapper is oriented correctly, so that the flow will push it onto the stalk. When the flow...

That looks like it, and not a bad price, either! Make sure that the model you get is what you need/want. Intex made/makes several different models, with different chlorine outputs ( some are pump combos, too.) The 8110 does 24g/hr, the 8220G does 18g/hr, the CS8110 only does 12g/hr and adds...

That'd b Stoplight City, E'ville, just off Highway 41.

I used the "closed" position every time I open the system. I turn off the pump, closed the inlet suction valve and turn the MPV to "closed." Now you can open the pump, empty/clean the strainer basket, or check/clean the ECG cell and not have the filter siphon itself empty. Close everything back...

I was severely bummed when I walked in Rking on Saturday and they had a sign on the popcorn machine that said "Out of Order." :cry: So I went to Harbor Freight and got a FREE LED flashlight, :-D and Menards for the numbers I wanted.

Most pumps for AG pools are 110v, and don't need 20 Amps. I would be concerned if you have a 20A breaker wired to 14 G wire, that is a code violation (and a fire hazard.) Most light switches are only rated for 15A, as are most duplex outlets. You should be able to find an in-expensive 15A timer...

enough to keep up with pool demand (increase caused by algae bloom?) except to manually add chlorine. You need to properly "shock" your pool and kill what is driving up demand. Read "Pool School" and "How to shock your pool" (you'll need lots of chlorine, added quickly.) Find out what your...

Remembering the set run time is all that it needed, IMHO. To remember when to start, it would have to have a real time clock, and then you'd have to set the clock! That's why most ECGs are powered with the pump and just have a % power setting, they don't need to know how long to run at one time...

Dose this new Intex with the ion generator remember what run time was programmed if there is a power loss?

https://lawnmowerclass.com/ I got a notice in the mail about this. Ever wondered how the 3 H.P mowers of your youth became 5 and 6 H.P with out gaining any displacement or computer controls? The obvious ways - marketing lies, cheating and deception! Thank God pool equipment makers don't try...

Yes, the flow through the Intex is only determined by the pump, it will not be affected by whether the unit is programmed to operate or not. The solar blanket will probably keep the floater from moving about the pool, so I would try to place it in the middle. The area around the floater will...

desoto. you might want to look at this site for info on the cell power problem -http://www.nocellpower.com/ I really like the letter from Loni of Pool Emporium Inc, Servicing Brevard County, Florida! Good Luck, and Best Wishes!

I think that the majority of manufacturers rate them in POOL SIZE, in an effort to sell them to uneducated buyers. Most people can easily find out how many gallons(liters) their pool is, but have absolutely no idea what their chlorine demand is. Most models have the production capacity buried in...

Having the delay just lets me use the one clock/timer, and know that if it drifts, it doesn't matter. With the original controls, I had it set to come ON 1-2 hours after the pump did, but the drifting clocks would advance enough to have the unit come ON before the pump, and then it would err on...

Intex - inexpensive SWG unit with limited control. Arduino - an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments. Yank out the...

If your unit uses relays (most do) to cycle the cell power ON/OFF, then you just increased their lifetime by 70%!!! :mrgreen: Cell life will be un-affected, it is running the same amp/hours. It sounds like you have your SWG and your pump powered by the same timer. If you have your SWG on a...

Because they different tests. Some test strips are a sodium only chemical test, your unit uses electricity to measure resistance/conductance and then "guesstimates" salinity from that, with sodium being only a part of the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS.) Titration can be regarded as more accurate...

Don't backwash until you see a pressure rise from baseline. A "dirty" filter will usually catch finer stuff. You might want to look at adding a little DE to help your sand filter "polish" the water, or look at replacing the sand. The "sharp" sand used in filters will smooth out over time, and...

Get your ph down closer to 7 and your chlorine will be more effective, but also be aware of how high chlorine affects ph readings. Make sure that you kill all of the algae, do the overnight loss test. Having a higher CYA just means that your shock level is increased, your daily target level is...

The unit is marketed specifically for temporary(non-permanent) pools. IMHO don't think that there would be any point in UL listing, nor would it be a code violation if it were not permanently installed (ie, you don't hard wire it.) It is always a good legal point to recommend that ANY electrical...

Hi davids1973! Welcome to TFP! I would strongly suggest that you read the pool school section, it took me several reads to finally understand all of the info given there. The Pool Calculator will make it a lot easier to add the proper amounts of pool ingredients. The BBB method advocated and...

I'd take a close look at the in pool return covers, where the screws pictured clamp the vinyl liner to the wall fitting. One of the covers probably is missing two(2) screws.