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    New (to me) Pool, Pad needs overhaul

    Upgraded house, upgraded pool. Need to refresh the equipment pad though. Things I know I am going to add: EasyTouch 8 with ScreenLogic IntelliChlor IC40 Intelliflo VS Heater Bypass Plumbing IntelliValves Here is the current pad setup. I have an additional pump available to me, either...
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    Installing Easytouch 4 - Electrical Question

    Replacing my old timer based panel with the easytouch 4. There are currently 2 circuits run from the main to pad. The first one is a 120V, 14 gauge, 15 amp circuit with just a hot and a neutral. The second is a 240V, 12 gauge, 20 amp circuit with 2 hots and a ground. I have changed plans...
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    Can a salt cell be too big?

    Hi all, My used/garage sale cell is going out on me, and I have already had to solder on the board of the controller. Three years of chlorine for practically free, not bad. I have therefore convinced myself to get a new SWG system. And while I am at it, go ahead and spend a couple extra...
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    Robot mesh filter cleaner

    Howdy! Snowflake, my Polaris p825, has been doing too good of a job cleaning and the mesh like filter basket has fine particles all in it. I actually took it in to Leslie's, under warranty, since the trouble light was flashing. It indicated low flow, yup I can see that. Anyways, Leslie's being...
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    Spa cover and SLAM

    Read a few threads that hinted to leaving hot tub cover open so that CC could burn off. Then found this 2010 thread. Leaving Spa Cover off after adding chlorine My question is, while doing a SLAM, should I be leaving the cover open more than about 5 minutes like I am now?
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    What do I have?

    Howdy, so I have read more and more about SWG and started thinking that sounds like a good way to go. Also, the seller of my house left some "salt water conversion stuff". I know that it is a SWG, but couldn't find a model number or anything other than the brand name. I was wondering if any...
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    Should I close?

    New pool owner that just started this forum in mid December. As signature says, a service company is maintaining pool right now. Surprise, surprise, they have not mentioned anything to me about closing the pool. Why would they when they are collecting $200 a month? Our temps are starting to...
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    First time owner just starting TFP method

    First time pool and spa owner September 2016, so go easy on me. Found TFP through reading a review on Amazon in mid December, might be the best find ever. TLDR 2 questions, with a more detailed explanation below: 1. How do manufactures of spas report the capacity? Is it to the brim, or is it...