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Circulation was slow when in Filter mode, so time to clean the filter. Afterwards, pump remains in prime mode and finally does an auto shut down. Only things that I touched were cleaning strainer, turning the Jandy valve at filter drain and the filter. Strainer seal not a problem 'cause in...

If I add just 1 bag of salt every few days, should I be turning off the SWG for 24 hr? Didn't occur to me as I'm raising water level & adding salt.

Some values in the Water Balance for SWGs Summary don't match the text. Which is correct? Text says --pH 7.2-7.8 --TA 60-80 --CH for fiberglass 350 --CYA 70-80 -------------------------------------- Edit: Really funny - the post time for this was originally listed as Tomorrow at 8:01 AM...

Shortly before the Texas Freeze, my pool started leaking & was having to add about 1-1/2" of water per day to maintain level. Took apart equipment for the freeze and haven't put it back together yet - maybe tomorrow. Leak seems to have stopped when water reached a few inches below the top of...

It's that time of year when the Live Oaks drop their leaves. I don't have all that many on the bottom, but seems like they get stuck in the center, bottom flexible mesh quickly and clog up the intake within just a few minutes. Is there a work-around for the robot (other than cleaning it every...

Where is the freeze protect setting? I still had my regular schedule running and I could see freeze protect under Pool then. Tried to delete schedule, but couldn't since it was running. Now that the schedule period is over, deleted the schedule and turned on the pump. I just want to run it...

SWG off because of low pool temp now. Have solar cover + leaf net on pool to minimize leaf mess. OK to leave them on when adding MA & chlorine?

How do I test actuator A? I have named it Valve Solar, but it does not show up in the Service menu. I then assigned it to the Solar circuit (which I have not setup using the Install wizard/menu) and tried to turn Solar on/off from the Service menu, but nothing happens. The other 2 actuators...

Have just turned on my unit for first time and went through the Wizard w/o web. Pump not defined yet; no schedules entered. Home screen says it's in Service mode. Is this because there's no schedules? Relays: If i press Features, I see my relays, but they're inactive. Because Home screen is...

Saw this in another thread Will I be able to use pump's controller if I turn the IntelliCenter off but still have the interface cable connected to the pump? I suspect that it will be more convenient for me when vacuuming to use the pump's wall mount controller rather than the IntelliCenter.

Does it matter if bonding wire between equipment lays on possibly wet concrete floor? Or is attached to block walls with U straps? I would think not, but just checking.

Niche came preinstalled with American Fiberglass Pools shell; no idea of actual brand & currently have swamp so can't see much. Top part of niche is exposed & can't see any screw area; bottom 2/3 is underwater (or more accurately under liquid :rolleyes:) and can see a cleat/finger at bottom...

Line for Polaris cleaner was installed when pool was built, but never used. Planning to add an irrigation valve & controller at the pad to add water to pool via that line on a time basis. Questions: 1. Do I need a check valve between pool and valve? Valve is anti-siphon, but is that enough...

Not sure where to start with this - total replace or troubleshoot? From my invoice: Pentair Intellibrite Pool Light: 12V - 50 ft cord (600104) (Pen-600104); purchased 2008. This was an LED, color changing variety. Light only part was installed by fiberglass pool refinisher and I have no...

New to GFCI breakers. Ok to cut white common wire or is there some reason to leave it coiled at full length?

Have a tiny pad & need to be able to unplug pump to move it for maint. Considering this indoor/outdoor, 4-prong, 10ga, twist-lock, 30A, 125-240V extension (amazon: extension). Maybe cut it and wire cut ends to pump & breaker with plug/outlet unit stored in weatherproof in-use box mounted to...

My pad is more than 10 ft from pool. As I understand, code does not require GFCI for a blower or for permanently mounted lights. But if it was you, would $100 for a 2-pole GFCI breaker for the blower and $50 for a 1-pole GFCI breaker for the lights be worth it? Assuming GFCI doesn't cause...

Have a few spa-type jets in my pool that were fed by a water line and an air line from a blower. The orig layout had a Hartford loop at the pad with an (assumed) check valve in the upper horizontal section. It looks like the Hartford loop is useless at that location (Hartford loop eval in my...

Know you're supposed to "grease" filter gasket with silicon lube. Am rebuilding a couple of Jandys and looks like the small valve o-rings need silicon. But what about the big one? They don't seem to be lubed from the factory. And how about the o-rings in unions? They also don't seem to be...

If there's a choice, what is the oldest chlorine you'd buy for major SLAM use within a month? Yes, I've seen the Breakdown thread, but not much of idea when it's better to wait for fresher stock.

Saw some chatter elsewhere about conflicts with Surge Protector and GFCI breakers - anything to worry about? Is this a good choice yet?

Original equipment on my pool was not bonded - that wasn't done back then. So see that a #8 is used between all of the equipment now, but what is the end connected to? A grounding rod?

Not meaning to hijack, but is there a chart somewhere for this? Am planning a Intelliflow VS 3 hp and a Quad DE 60 (or 80 or 100) with 1-1/2" pipe.

I have a Pool only, no Spa. Haven't been able to find much detail of what's available when configuring a Spa other than using 2 activators to change the suction & return lines. So, just curious if I could set up my pool's seat jets as a pseudo-spa as an alternative to Groups. Return actuator...

Would the 60 be appropriate for my pool @ 24,500 gal? Old DE filter was probably 36 sq in & seemed fine. Plan to use Intelliflow VS pump. Know bigger is usually better, but only concern is ability to lift dirty cartridge to remove for cleaning.

How many many steps does it takes to turn a feature group on/off? Haven't been able to find video or pics, so just guessing from what I've read in the manual: Home Features Groups Select target group on/off Any way to shortcut? -------------------- Do delays work in groups? Example: want a...

Trying to figure out what equipment I want; whether it'll be DIY or installed is TBD - dependent on availability, warranty & price. What I'd be controlling: pump filter solar SWG 5 seat jets in pool lights For Pentair, looking at: Pentair Intelliflow VS 3 HP Pentair Intellicenter i5PSIC60 Kit...

Link to current work: FG & deck Refresh This has turned into a massive thread, so here's links for navigation: Equipment selection Equipment layout logistics Equipment mock up Equipment pad prep Equipment mock up in pad Equipment installation Converting former Polaris pipe to water fill...

24K gal in ground; out of service for 4 years. Pump worn out (more JB Weld than orig housing now :D), SS DE filter in good shape, but can't find replacement gasket (American Products). Have always done DIY since the pool was built, including moving all the equipment to another location, but...

Current pvc to pool equip is 1-1/2". Pump is shot, so need to replace. Stainless (American) DE filter is in decent shape, but can not find replacement gasket, so guess it'll have to be replaced also. This is going to mean a redesign of compact pool pump area (5x7?). Will not replace 1-1/2"...