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    Looking for long screws to mount Tork valve actuator to Hayward valve

    I'm trying to avoid paying $60 for the 8 Hayward screws (GLX-GVA-4SCR) and I would rather not use the Tork screws as they appear to have a different thread. From what I can tell its a 1/4"-14x2 screw but I'm struggling to find the correct screws. Has anyone sourced these before?
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    Wiring in black & decker vsp to pro logic with automation adapter

    So I upgraded from my single speed Hayward pump to a 3hp b&d variable speed pump and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to connect the b&d automation adapter to the pro logic pl-p-4 system. Can anyone assist? Thanks!
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    CMARVSP3.0 calimar pump no longer showing on energystar.gov site

    So I was finally going to pull the trigger on a 3hp calimar vsp and wanted to take advantage of my utility company energy star rebate program. I just checked and the pump isn't showing on the site. I thought this pump was energystar.gov rated. Any ideas?
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    Why is higher cya and lower fc okay on swg?

    With lc I was always worried about chlorine lock and needing to keep my FC high. While learning about swg it seems like it's okay to have high cya levels and low FC still. I can't figure out what makes it any different. Thanks! 🙏
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    Need advice on flow switch location

    So my original plan was option 1 but upon further reading, if you have a spillover spa, as I do, it is beneficial to have the switch after the pool/spa return valve. The issue is that, there is very little space to mount my switch after the valve. If it matters any, I do have the prologic setup...
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    Switching to SWCG and adding Boric acid for the first time

    Up until this season I've just been dumping LC and keeping an eye on things. Ive decided to switch over to a salt water system and add borates and need advice on how to best go about it. I never really close the pool but we really haven't swam this year either. I did a partial drain and fill...
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    Any reason not to get generic Hayward T-CELL-15?

    In reading past threads here the OEM Hayward cell was closer to $450, well that's now doubled. The cheapest I can find is $920otd with a 3 year warranty. On the other hand, I can pick up the CircuPool CIR-GEN15 (Aftermarket Cell) also with a 3 year warranty for $612otd. There may also be a...
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    Strange patterning on walls

    I haven't seen many different pools but when I was draining mine I noticed a lot of different patterns and irregularities on the pool finish. Between this and the calcium build up, I am wondering how to address this or is this normal?
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    Thinking of the switch, should I reuse old equipment

    I'm not sure if you guys get tired of these types of threads, so Ill try to keep it short lol. I moved into a West Texas (Think dry heat similar to Phoenix) pool about 3 years ago. It's a 12400 gallon pool, with a spill over spa and concrete construction. I have been doing the TFP LC method...
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    PRAHER FLAPPER CHECK VALVE FCV-2010 rebuild

    I have what I believe to be a praher check valve issue as my spillover spa keeps draining down overnight. I've noticed the praher rebuild kits are kind of pricey and hard to come by. Are there any others that would be compatible?
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    Hayward Duraniche light replacement

    Our pool had a Colorlogic LED light in a Hayward Duraniche but it recently broke. Now I need to replace the light and universally it seems that Pentair lights (I'm planning on going incandescent) are better than Hayward. My concern is that I've heard mixed answers on if a Pentair light will...
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    Chlorine levels not matching calculations

    So I've calculated that I have a 12400 gallon pool and when I crunch the numbers, adding 1 gallon of 12.5% should give me a chlorine level of around 11ppm. Well tonight at midnight I added a gallon, waited 4 hours and it's at 3ppm (6 drops) per the FAS-DPD. I added the 5 drops after and it was...