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I've taken the little guy apart and unclogged some debris from the impeller after it would run for just a few seconds and then stop. I performed the self test out of water and it runs forward, pauses and starts up again but running in the same direction.. all the youtube videos and support...

this was working just fine but has now ceased working. I updated the firmware on the protocol adapter successfully, installed the latest version of the software (5.2, 738) as I was running 5.2/736. I've tried unplugging power to the unit, paperclip reset on the adapter.. nothing seems to work...

IntelliFlo VS pump won't prime after I cleaned out the filters (pentair CCP). equipment pad is a long ways from the pool but the filter basket is half full of water when I try to prime. I've let the hose run for several minutes to make sure there's water in the supply lines and have opened the...

well, we left on vacation for a week and left the neighbor in charge of basic maintenance. apparently "put 2 pucks in the floater" was interpreted as "toss 2 pucks into the pool" as we now have a pair of softball sized stains on the bottom of the pool when we got home.. from some quick searches...

so this is my first summer with the pool here in DFW and everything was going fine chemistry-wise until recently. I'm running my pump 24/7 at a low speed, but enough to switch the SWG on and I've got it set to 95% now (it had been at 65% when behaving properly). Salt level per ScreenLogic was...

first time with the pool this summer and noticed some small white flakes on the bottom/ledges of the pool near a return so I'm guessing they're coming from there. I do notice some white sandy-like stuff in the robot cleaner as well. A quick search looks like a combination of high TA/pH/CH might...

I've checked the O ring at the filter pump as well as the water level to make sure the skimmers aren't sucking in air and both look good but I've got air bubbles coming from one of the pool returns. any other ideas on what to check/troubleshoot? I've noticed it at a couple different returns but...

I see in the Pentair manual that they recommend installing the outdoor transceiver at least 10' from the load center.. but then just provide you with just 10' of cable.. *shrugs* in any event, I've got 2 transceivers installed right above the load center (one for ScreenLogic and one for the...

read a bunch of here while waiting on our 6+ month build and we've had plaster for about 35 days now. PB has turned the keys over to us so we're in charge now. The SWG isn't doing anything in the winter now so we're chlorinating with some pucks that came with our startup for the moment. I've...

things were working fine yesterday and earlier this afternoon but now none of my assigned AUX appear to be functioning. the filter/pump is still running and when I hit the various AUX channels the red light comes on but the pool/spa light doesn't come on nor does the flood light and LV lights...

had the hot tub filled up for about 2 months now and had it dialed it at the following: pH: 7.6 TA: 50 FC: 1-2 CH: 120 I'm still using granulated chlorine (came with our pool chemicals) and dry muratic acid to maintain FC and pH levels. When I test every 2-3 days depending on usage, I'll just...

still no plaster yet but I did go ahead and test the initial fill for the standalone hot tub. using the Taylor K-2005 that the PB provided. pH would have read greater than 8.0 when I tried to match against the color scale. will likely re-test to make sure I was doing that correctly TA 130 CH...

some background info. We may or may not be adding a heat pump (Hayward HP50HA) down the road or maybe go for solar as an alternative once we get everything up and running. They were also supposed to plumb in a deep heat option (main drain can be used as a suction or a return. it's a very simple...

on behalf of a neighbor.. they were doing their initial fill and noticed an odd seepage coming from the bubbler in the ledge. it's still there after the pool's been filled up. PB said it's normal and not to worry about it for the first week. any idea what he's dealing with here? any reason to be...

a neighbor is about 3 weeks ahead of me in our respective builds with the same builder and just had his equipment pad finished up today. We're both doing salt water pools but noticed the PB put a Pentair in-line chlorine feeder (Rainbow 320 to be precise) in his install. Apart from possibly...

I've seen several DIY versions of those fountain/aerators that attach to one of the pool returns but was wondering if you'd get a similar effect by hooking something up to a sprinkler system zone running along the backside of the pool? I assume that would add some additional water chemistry...

We're going to need plenty of shade and while umbrellas in the deck will work I was thinking of constructing an arbor on the back side of the pool as well as behind the retaining/seating walls around our 2 main seating areas. I've included a picture of our layout and excavation just started...

I assume Kichler is the big player if we're wanting to add some lighting on our retaining/seating walls around the pool decking and fire pit but was wondering if anyone had any experience with some of the other (cheaper) options like VOLT and G-LUX?

we're still waiting for the drainage engineering to come back and in a bit of a holding pattern. I noticed on some builds here that 2" PVC seems to be the de-facto whereas some others have 1-1/2". I believe all the bids we got included just 1-1/2" and for sure the bid we selected does. any...

Looking to purchase our equipment for our new SWG pool. This will be our first pool so anything that makes things easier will be nice. We're going with Pentair for the equipment (IC40, PSL8) and it looks like the IntelliPH fits nicely in this setup despite the fact that some of the items require...

trying to stay around $700 but I see the Triton would be about $100 over that price point. This will be our first pool and I'm definitely don't want to have to manually clean the pool down here in Texas in June/July/August. I think I've got the main differences between the Nautilus Plus and the...

We're getting the EasyTouch to handle our pool automation and it looks like it can handle 125A. The PB was wanting to run a separate dedicated circuit ($900) for our standalone hot tub as well. We've got a pretty straightforward pool (1 LED light, 1 3HP pump, suction-side cleaner) and are...

we're going with a standalone hot tub but also might look to add a heater to the pool to extend the swim season. It's going to be around a 16-18k gallon pool here in DFW. We'll already have gas run for the fire pit on the same side as our equipment pad so we should be able to utilize that...

wasn't sure if this belonged here or in the under construction forum. at any rate, before we sign our contract with the PB is there anything we should stipulate at the equipment pad? I'm thinking in terms of minimum PVC lengths between various components, valves, any nice-to-have PVC couplings...

don't mean to hijack the OP, but in a similar situation in which we're considering going the O/B route and wanted an accurate list of my equipment options. 92 perimeter play pool (3.5' - 5'), no attached spa and no planned water features (though that may change if we add 2-3 scuppers on the back...

We've met with several PBs and have a good idea of what we want the design to be and everything but can't help but think we're short-changing ourselves by not at least considering the O/B process. I'm not sure my wife would have the patience for it (we started the PB process back in Sep/Oct) but...

We're looking to sink our standalone spa about 20" into the ground so that it doesn't block the view from the master bedroom windows. We don't have a lower spot in the yard to assist with the drainage so we know we'll need to have the PB do a sump pump inside the spa box with a covered...

getting a couple of bids but narrowing it down to a list of 2-3 PBs at the moment. Wanting to sink the hot tub into the ground under the master bedroom windows and do a gas fire pit as well. specs are: 34x22 (92 perimeter) steel: 1/2" on 12" x 6" and 1/2" 4-bar box beam gunite: 12" x 16" beam...