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    8streme black pearl robot

    I have wanted to remain with a cordless robot mostly because I rely on my solar surface skimmer and my old Polaris 280 didn’t work well with it. But the expense of really great cordless cleaners is more than I want to spend. I am considering the black pearl even though it has a floating...
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    Replacement pump with timer including freeze control OR using Intermatic timer version?

    In 2020 I experimented with an off brand VS pump Waterway Defender. It was inexpensive & worked for 4+ years. Got an overcurrent error code (meaning motor stopped) and pump has zero parts TO EVEN TRY to fix or replace. The nice thing is the Defender pump had freeze control on it . My...
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    Keep blowing pump motors pool guy says call electrician

    My electrical service is 20 years old. I have a master set of breakers to a sub panel where one breaker goes to my timer, salt controller and the main pump that keeps overheating. The second subpanel breaker goes to a second pump (zero edge) that I have not used all year. Can something...
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    AIPER ROBOT discount code save $450

    I am an individual user and have a mid level model seagull. I have used Aiper for 3 years (and get nothing out of this share) with one under warranty replacement. Love cordless, this is a today only code I got by email Code: PD5P Subscribe to us and enter the coupon at checkout to enjoy an...
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    Multiport valve spewing stream on side need temp hold

    I tried epoxy and it would not set up. Applied Jb weld and waiting for that to set up. Any other ideas for a weekend fix? Headed out of town for the weekend.
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    Converting pump to variable speed with Intermatic timer and salt cell

    I converted my single speed whisperflo to Variable speed and love how quiet the new pump is. The pump now controls the timing of operation so I set Intermatic time to operate 24/7. This inadvertently left the salt cell (aqua rite) controller on 24/7. Researched here how to add a relay to...
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    New Variable speed pump

    Installed the new pump for this season. Old pump was a single speed whisper flow. My pool has a salt cell. I’m filtering for the same number of hours as however at a lower speed. So I’m noticing my chlorine is dropping quickly. I’m assuming that’s because lower speed means less water...
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    Ariel Solar Breeze

    Had mine for 6 months. One motor froze and unit started turning tight circles. Make warranty claim on website. Include serial number (under tray) and your shipping info. Reference date ordered. They have responded they will ship a replacement unit and email return shipping label so they can...
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    Polaris 280 Booster pump runs for 20 minutes then shuts down

    I feel like thermal protection is triggered it will not immediately restart when I toggle the switch. After the motor cools the Polaris will run again. I took the cleaner apart and did not find any restrictions or bad parts. The pump motor sounds normal. I do not see any signs of leaks...
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    Resetting instant salt on AquaRite after install of new PCB board

    I got my board working again but my instant salt stayed at zero. All other settings looked normal. I independently tested salt level at 2800 which matched factory board set on the new board but instant salt remained at zero. If you encounter this do the following: 1-Turn the percentage to...
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    Aqua Rite Goldline SWG model number AQR and PCB board replaced tips

    #1 I have an Aquarite Goldline Chlorine generator, when I go to find the parts and documents Hayward requests a model number. It starts out AQR with some additional digits. Does anyone know how to determine which model I have? I called Hayward and they have gotten rid of technical support sent...
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    Adding CYA, panty hose and skimmer, what NOT TO DO!

    I added CYA using the panty hose in front of skimmer basket. I got side tracked and emptied the basket, at the same time dislodged the pantyhose. There was about a softball size ball of CYA left in the hose. The skimmer sucked the ball and hose into the return and lodged itself such that...
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    Polaris Plumbing in front of salt cell?

    I have a pool repair guy who has come by a couple of times and mentioned that my polaris should not be attaching right in front of the salt cell. I added a picture so that you can see the salt cell directly in front of the input to the Polaris booster pump He says it should damage and burn my...
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    Replacing cheap plastic ball valves

    My equipment is lower than my pool and all of my cheap valves have handles breaking and are sticking. i am convinced that the Jandy neverlube Valves are the way to go. The plumbing has so little room that I am concerned about making the change, that said, there is a part of this process that...
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    Swapping pump motors?

    I have two pentaire whisperflow pumps that appear to be identical. The motor on the main pool pump started shooting sparks today. The second pump is used on an isolated catchment basin (infinity edge) that can remain offline while I order a new motor. Is is it a simple process to move the...