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Although I have never considered this before, I understand that I can connect landscape lighting to my Pentair Easy Touch 4 panel. I would appreciate if someone could recommend a source for instructions on installation. Thank you so much.

I noticed that the pool math calculator does not seem to be working for TA only. I get the same non-response on different computers. Thank you. Oops. Please disregard. My stupid error. 'Nuf said.:(

I previously posted a similar concern regarding FC loss. However, I did another SLAM raising the FC ltarget level from 15 ppm to 25 ppm. With the SWCG removed for the upcoming winter, I began chlorinating the spa manually with liquid chlorine. Based on Pool School guidance, I did a SLAM with a...

After having my in-ground 2,600-gallon spa re-plastered, I decided not to add salt since I will disconnect that SWCG next month (being the end of the season). In the meantime, I am simply adding liquid chlorine bleach a couple of times a week to maintain the chlorine level within 2-4ppm...

I recently had my in-ground spa re-plastered and, thus, ran the Pentair VS pump continuously (i.e. 6 a.m. to 6 a.m.) until I finished brushing down the new plaster. Today at 4 p.m. I put the pump on its regular schedule (i.e. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.). However, the pump did not shut off. I cycled the...

I have been purchasing calcium hardness increaser in 4-lb. bags. I am curious if anyone has a lead as to where I might get it in larger quantities (& hopefully at a lower price). Thank you.

I have relied on this forum for a wealth of information, including "ideal" chemical levels. And the rational behind these recommended levels certainly seems to be based on good science. Nevertheless, I cannot help but wonder why there is such a divergence from these "ideal" levels as recommended...

I just noticed a leak from a small hole on the side of the blower stack (?) -- see below. Is there a plug that is missing or is this some sort of relief port? Thank you so much.

I could be missing the obvious. I want to set up the pump on my spa schedule to run from 8a.m. to 2p.m.. No problem. Since it does not make sense to have the Egg Timer on this schedule, I set the Egg Timer to "00.00". However, when I verify the pump schedule, it automatically sets itself to...

I have an Pentair EasyTouch control panel. I want to run the filter pump continuously for 3 days. How do I set that up on the EasyTouch? I changed the Egg Timer for the pump setting to "don't stop". But the pump must have shut down sometime last night. Thank you for your help.

I recently reconnected the SWCG after a 6-month winter layup. Ordinarily the salt level would be about 2,400 ppm in the spring. (I try to keep a target level of 3,000 ppm). However, this time the salt level dropped to 300 ppm over the same time period. On another (possibly related) note, during...

A few days ago I removed the "dummy cell" & replaced it with the SWCG. The dummy cell had been in place for the past 6 months. No issues whatsoever. When I put in the SWCG, I discovered a leak through the tightening ring on one of the half unions. I assumed that the baffles in the SWCG was...

I have a Pentair MasterTemp 400 heater for my spa. Recently the heater will not fire when the eater temperature falls below the set temperature. I rebooted the system & the blower came on, but again the heater would not fire. There were no error codes on the heater's display; only the...

I have been using Chlorox Calcium Increaser. Is this product calcium chloride or calcium chloride dihydrate? I cannot find any indication on the packaging. Thank you.

The CH in my in-ground gunnite spa has been relatively stable over the years. However, in the past few months I noticed that the reading drops from 300ppm to 250ppm weekly. All the other chemistry levels are fine. What might be causing this? I have been purchasing Calcium Hardness Increaser by...

Several days ago I discovered that my Pentair MasterTemp 400 heater shut off before reaching the set temperature. This was the case in both the general filtration mode & the spa mode. Having had this issue before, I discovered that the thermal regulator was corroded & would not open. So I...

I ordered a Pentair Thermal Regulator (Pentair part # 77707-0010) from Amazon for $32. I checked with my local pool supply store & was quoted a price of $125. After a quick search of other online parts suppliers, the price seemed to range between $95 & $125. Now I am a bit suspicious that...

I noticed that the heater would not fire when the water temperature fell below the set temperature in either the spa mode or the general filtration mode. In the general filtration mode, the heater blower did not even try to run & there was no error code on the heater display panel. When I select...

I have an auto cover on my spa that needs to be replaced. When the cover was installed about 7 years ago, it had a wrinkle running down the middle. I was told by the installer that the cover material would stretch out. Unfortunately, it never did. Subsequently, the material started to separate...

I have an Easy Touch 4 control panel. I want to replace the faulty SpaSide 4-button controller with either a Pentair #520546 (4-button) or #520547 (8-button). I assume that both controllers will work with my system. If I opt for the 8-button controller, which other pool functions can I add...

On another thread in this forum I indicated that my SpaSide unit was acting erratically & would likely have to be replaced. Rather than replacing the SpaSide, I am considering switching to a Screenlogic. This would allow me to access various functions of my spa remotely. However, some basic...

My iS4 spaside control has been functioning erratically lately. At times none of the 4 buttons work. Until I eventually replace the unit, I want to be able to change the pump speed from 1,700 rpms (for general filtration & chlorine production) to 2,500 rpms whenever I use the spa. Generally I...

I have a Spa Side (IS4) connected to an EasyTouch control panel. Today I noticed that all 4 buttons on the Spa Side would not work. On the control panel (Settings>Spa Side) I toggled the Spa Side to OFF; waited for a few minutes; then turned it back to ON. All of the buttons on the Spa Side...

Last summer when the air temperature was about 100F, the motor for the pool cover would stop several feet before the cover was completely closed. I was able to switch the motor on & off several times to close the cover. Of course when the cover installer came to check on the problem, the motor...

I have a covered, in-ground SWCG spa. Today I noticed that the level of FC had dropped from about 5ppm to virtually 0ppm over 4 days. The spa had not been used & the air temperature has been unseasonably hot (97 - 101F) during those days. In addition to increasing the output of the SWCG (through...

I have a rust-colored stain around the small water outlet (not the jets) in my in-ground spa. My initial assumption was that the iron content of the water was high. But we are on city water, as opposed to well water. Any thoughts would be most appreciated. Thank you so much.

I have a Pentair MasterTemp 400 spa heater. Yesterday I noticed that the water temperature of the spa was below the minimum set temperature of 77F. The heater light on the EasyTouch control panel was illuminated; but the heater itself wouldn't fire. On the readout display on the heater itself...

Has anyone tried a cleaner called Filter Blaster? Is it worth the $? In the past I used a soak in a water/muriatic acid solution & then sprayed with a hose. Thank you.

I have a 10' X 14' inground spa with a Cover Pools Autosave Safety Spa Cover. Until I get the ropes replaced, I need to be able to close the cover manually. Can anyone please tell me how I might do this? Thank you so much.

During the recent heatwave here in the West, during the day the auto cover on my spa will neither open nor retract without continually stopping every foot or so. This seems to be temperature-realated since the problem does not seem to occur during the evenings. The auto cover & motor were...