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    Run IC40 with EasyTouch - without pentair pump :)

    Hi, Recently my Intelliflow Pump died, decided to change to a different brand pump not compatible with easytouch. now when the pump is running (independent of EasyTouch), i want to activate the ic40, so I am running the easyTouch on the same schedule as before. what i see is that ic40 comes...
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    Intelliflow VS - impeller issue or air leak

    Just put everything together on my Intelliflo VS pump. Started priming process by letting the hose put water in the basket for 5 mins. Closed the lid and started the pump. Now motor seems running, but basket is not even getting empty and water not moving at all, forget priming. Is this an...
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    Just put tooo much Borax and Washing Soda ! Please help !

    So....... Just opened pool my Ph was 7.0 (with TA of 60) and to bring it to 7.8 the app said 6lbs of boarax or 3lb of washing soda. Not sure what got into me, but I thought each of my boxes were 1lb and put in 4 x boxes or 20 mule borax and 1 x box of washing soda. As i was throwing away the...
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    Almost new intelliFlo VS pump making a chirping noise

    My pump is a pretty new. This is my second season with all new everything (pump, filter, liner, automation etc). I went out today to clean the skimmer basket and heard a chriping noise and soon realized its coming from the pump. When i increase the RPM of the pump (1700s), the frequency of...
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    starting SLAM ... but is this brown algae or pollen ?

    Last year was 1st pool season and opening pool for the 1st time...took a water test... water was looking clean. results (before starting filter): FC/CC = 0 Ph: 7.1 TA: 50 CA: 50 CYA: 30 Salt = 2200 the water is transparent clean, i only see brown sediment ... not sure if this is brown algae or...
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    what to do with old booster line

    HI, i am re plumbing an old pool. i have 2 returns and one more line (full size - 1.5 in) for booster. i dont plan on using the booster pump. the way i understand it, the booster line must be joined to one of the return lines. but since they are under the ground, i dont know where. is it ok to...
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    Regular valve vs pool valve ?

    Hi, I am replumbing all the equipment (1.5in pipes) and wondering if I should use basic 2 way valves available in big box stores ? Or pool grade ones ? Want to keep the budget low. For reference, I dont have any water features and installing new intelliflo VSP and new cartridge filter.
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    Starting in 2 weeks with fresh water

    starting a 23k pool with fresh liner and water. will be filling from the hose, so did a water test with my new kit and here are the results. just want to make sure I am getting it right: PH is 7.4 this is OK FC is 0 (ofcourse) . Using pool math app, i need to add just 1 Gallon on chlorine 16%...
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    Laminar location and New Filter location

    SO i was thinking of adding a laminar to the pool as i am redoing the existing pool (everything). i didnt realize till today, but my pool is not in the center of my deck. So if you look at the pic below, you will see its kinda pushed to one side. so i am very unsure where the laminars should go...
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    Tavertine over existing deck and change coping type

    Hi fellow TFP experts, i have 18x36 rectangular pool with center steps. the pool deck is old , it hasbt been opened in years and now i am planning to open it next year. also, plan to do most work myself. i want to do 2 main things: 1. Change Coping. i current have the coping which is very...
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    New EQUIP and Plumbing for old pool

    Hi All, First, i have to say i have admired everyone here and i have learnt a lot. Our pool came with the house but it was not in use and with a small kid on the way, we ignored it. now i am getting ready (i know the season is done), but we will for sure open the pool next year. the liner is...