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Hey all, I had a booster pump added in the initial plumbing to help with the water features and my 60" spillway. The 2nd pump is a 2speed 2HP, and was originally plumbed to be spa only Because the potential 4HP flow through the cartridge would have harmed it, they replumbed to the 2nd pump...

Hey guys, Began an acid startup yesterday for my new pool. pH is too low to read. How soon can I startup my solar without damaging the solar or marcite? I can't imagine it'd hurt the aggregate finish if used only briefly right? Asking because the solar guys are coming tomorrow to...

I installed my fiber optic star floor kit, and cemented them down per instructions. Marcite is going in tomorrow, trying to figure out how/when to trim them flush with the surface. Instructions say to "trim when plaster is dry", but these clear plastic rods are tough to cut. Hot knife isn't...

Currently in building process at decking. Pool/spa with 60" wide spillway thats 30" above waterline. Pool is about 15,000 gallons, 6x8 spa I estimate 1,000 gallons. I have a 2nd 2hp dual speed dedicated for the spa, and 3"pvc to accomodate increased demands for the large spillway and 2...

About to get solar installed for new build, company suggested their automatic temperature "set it/forget about it" control ($500). I like the idea, yet I'm also having an upgraded automation installed for pool. Like many models, it has a relay slot for solar, and 3 temperature sensors. Is the...

Hello all, I'm trying to determine my needs (wants) for automation. Currently set up for all Hayward equipment, but I understand the concept is the same regardless of brand. What's confusing is how many actuators I'll be utilizing. I know that anything that requires power will potentially...

Hello, In the process of building a 14,000 gallon SWCG with spa. There's a large spillway, with 4 waterfeatures. Also have an in-floor cleaning system. I thought a booster pump would be necessary... currently installed are 2 - 2HP (2speed) pumps. I'm just trying to identify what this...

Hello all, Thanks for the great info in the forums/stickys. About to have a pool built, trying to decide on a cleaning system. Currently planning on applying the Hayward Navigator, but when looking at design wondering how effective it'd be. Plus my wife really doesn't want to see a...