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Hope someone can point me in the right direction cause this is driving me crazy. A few weeks ago i started loosing prime overnight when the pump is off. I have isolated the problem to the solar system by shutting down the service valves going to the roof at night. I dont understand how this is...

Hi all. I am trying to figure out my slippery liner issue. My present readings are: FC 6 CC 0 PH 7.4 TA 100 CH 125 CYA 80 If i follow the slam guide it calls for bringing tbe FC to 31. Is that required to fix the slippery bottom or is that just to kill off a green pool? Water is ckear, can see...

I am getting ready to plumb my solar panels and received my Pentair Solar valve yesterday. While looking at the layout, I found that I could reduce qty of 90s by two if I turned the actuator on it side so the inlet port is pointing up towards the filter outlet. Has anyone mounted valves with...

I have a question on my solar panel install. Does the three way need to be "leaky"? I have a spare Hayward 3 way and actuator that I planned on using. Is there really a reason to allow the panels to drain thru the 3 way since I run my pump 24/7. I thought I read some place that it is bad to...

First year with a new pool and we have had it open since construction completion a few months ago. Water was in the low 50's out of the tap and after some storms last week it was around 62. I have had a cover on it for about three weeks now and we are hovering nicely around 75 {temp was 64 on...

Is it standard practice to install liner lock around the entire perimeter of the pool. The PB just left a few weeks ago and this is out first IG pool. The liner seems like it is locked in place and this is just being used as a "fancy trim". I have pushed it back in 5-6 times and it just pops...

Hi all, Just finished our build this past week and I am trying to get the water under control. We used the hose to fill and I knew we would be working on the water because it is drawn from local rivers and wells. Here are the results from the last two days Yesterday: FC 6.6 CC 0 PH 8 TA 200 CH...

Hello all! New user here in the middle of a new install. Lots of mud in the yard right now with this crazy St Louis weather. I am looking for some input on the best way to handle the final hookup of my new equipment. My PB has set the pump / filter package and the Easy Touch is up and running...