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    Hayward Pool Heater

    Hi, After I replaced my blower in my Hayward Heater, I discovered my Display on the heater says CE. After reading about this error, it means that the ignition control board and the display board are not communicating. When I inspected the display board, I found it has some damage on the...
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    Hayward Pool Heater Problems fan not coming to speed

    Topics merged. Please don't double post the same problem. Bama After 5 years of flawless service my Hayward Natural Gas Pool Heater does not power up today. I am gettting power to from the Easytouch to the heater. The F1 Fuse was blown, I replaced it and then the fan tried to start, but it...
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    Resolved wireless issues with easy touch 8

    I have been struggling with my easytouch 8 for two weeks. I appreaciate the many suggestions made here to try to resolve the issue. My problem has been that the Wireless easy touch remote would not turn on or off any of the pool functions. It would only respond with "Communications Time Out"...
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    How to remove Pentair IS4 spa side remote from the spa side

    Hi I am trying to replace my Pentair IS4 Spa Side Remote with a new one, but I can't find any reference on how to properly remove it a the spa side. I dont want to damage the part that holds it in place. Can any one tell me how to get it off the spa side? Many thanks in advance. Marc
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    hi ph rough plaster

    Hi, I am having some problems with my gunite plastered pool. I have a salt system and no matter what I do, I can not get my ph below 8.2. I can add acid to the pool and get it to 7.6 for 1 day, the next day it is at 8.2. My plaster is getting very rough and I am finding my polaris bag full of...
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    Polaris Tail squirts out a lot of water.

    So the plumber has tested the pool and cannot find any leaks using pressure testing and moisture sensor around the pool. Is it possible that the polaris that runs 5 hours a day is squirting out 200 gallons a day. The tail comes out and squirts quite frequently, is that plausible? If so how...
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    Metal "Brass" fixtures in Salt Water Pool

    My builder installed an MP insdustries witha brass valve. I have a saltwater pool. Will this metal in the pool cause me issues with Staining and other metal associated problems? If si, s there another all plastic valve I can use instead of the brass valve?
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    How much Evaportation is normal in Houston Texas

    How much evaporation should you have in inched in a pool on a hot day say 93 degrees. My pool is 11 x 28 foot and we seem to loose on a sunny day 1/2 inch per hot day. My builder says it is evaporating I am going to try the bucket test tomorrow. But I was wondering how much is normal?
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    How Much Salt Should My Chorine Generator Use.

    I have a Pentair IC20 Salt Generator. It is designed for up to a 20k gallon pool. My Pool is 12,500 gallons. I have been adjusting the Salt Cell percentage of operation to 33% from 50%. However, I seem to be using about 1 bag of salt per week. How much salt should I expect to use in a pool...
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    Powder PH reducer or Muratic Acid

    I have a new pool and I am constantly trying to keep the PH down. Is it okay to use products like powder PH reducer or should I be using Muratic Acid, or are they equivalent.
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    Cracks in Gunite Shell prior to plaster, should we worry.

    These cracks developed recently after some rain. Should I worry about these? The builder says no. Any thoughts?
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    Crack in gunit shell, not plastered yet. Should I worrry?

    My pool builder says these cracks are nothing to worry about. However, I don't believe thaqt..Can someone else tell me if I should be worried about these cracks before they plaster.