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  1. tomas21

    Tips on how to clean intelliPH acid injection fitting ?

    Noticed that my intelliph reservoir isn’t lowering much. Tested the outlet hose and it is pumping nicely. My guess is there is some clog in the acid injection fitting since not being in use during the offseason. Any tips to clean the unit out if there is a clog or blockage ? Otherwise...
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    Looking for latest / best Water softener solutions installed at the equipment pad

    Moved from HERE In a similar boat ... my CH from the City is 200-225PPM... What solutions have others used at the equipment pad to install a softner for the autofill... based on plumbing... wouldn't be able to install it elsewhere?
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    Update: Fixed Intellicenter IntelliChlor 12v circuit breaker that keeps tripping

    Background: So just about a year after having IntelliCenter with the built in intellichlor board and transformer.... .. Early last year the IntelliPH board connector went out like most do in that internal connector area (was replaced under warranty) all good Fast forward to now (8 months) later...
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    Pentair IntelliCenter rubber o-ring that goes on the 2 main screws on upper low voltage panel?

    Curious if anyone has found the right size rubber o-ring that goes on the backside of the upper low voltage front panel to keep the screws from falling out when unscrewing.... My o-rings have split and trying to find replacements to not lose the screws...
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    Mastertemp 400 Shutdown Issue & E05 error (not even 2 years old) with light use

    Today while having a pool party went to fire up the trusted Mastertemp 400 only to notice that the heat didn't increase in the spa.... Checked out the heater and noticed an E05 error on the heater.... I have the newer 6 button so i could only look at the IntelliCenter panel which is wired RS485...
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    Pentair QUAD 100 DE - Air Bleeder Screen Cap replacement due to tear?

    Well ... as always... performed filter cleaning for the season and the air bleeder screen cap has a tear... just like every other year so far almost... What replacement part does everyone advise as there is Pentair and aftermarkets.... ?
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    O-ring that will fit the Pentair air relief valve – 98209800 ?

    Does anyone have a O-ring size they have found that fits the Pentair Air relief valve - 98209800? Need to replace the o-ring on my Pentair 100 Quad Filter
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    Outdoor phone charging stations ideas?

    Curious what others have done for pool parties where there is a phone charging station(s) for guest to charge their phones. Something like this a dedicated locations...
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    Transporting acid & chlorine across deck... preferences?

    Curious what techniques everyone uses to transport acid & chlorine across deck to not stain from rouge drips when adding to pool. Is there preferred buckets that are used to transport back and forth with gal jug inside? Trying to find a sturdy bucket method of some sort to keep the gallon jug...
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    Cartridge Filter Cleaning stands?

    Curious what latest solutions everyone is using for their cartridge filter cleanings. Debating over building something custom or getting a solution like the cartridge cleaning stand to ease the back.
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    Is there a best float valve for autofill?

    Is there a preferred 3/8" float valve that works without subtle hiss/fill never fully closing? Using a MP Industries autofill. Tried the Stetson Development Inc Pool Pond Spa Water Leveler PVC Auto Fill 3/8" Float Valve but after a couple months doesn't fully shut off even after multiple...
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    Gap / open cavity upper inside portion of skimmer

    Just noticed while swimming yesterday a 1/2 gap on the upper inside corner of our skimmer.. pool was finished in late 2021. Any recommendations to fill this void just so water does get back there during heavy pool usage etc otherwise water is obviously below it?
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    Tuning IC60 Flow rate... input min to make it happy?

    First season for new pool and learning & tuning as we move along.... I am noticing our IC60 occasionally isn't happy with flow and puts the infamous red light.... I'm trying to determine what the optimal flow range is to not cut it too close but not have to run VSF full bore all day.... also...
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    IntelliPH board / connector fried pictures log

    Please post all your intelliPH board / connector fried pictures as I work with Pentair and local warranty / service provider to build a case... Note: Key Pentair Components in the mix...
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    MasterTemp 400 and intellivalve degree cam setting for bypass?

    For those using the newer MasterTemp 400 with a intellivalve wired to the bypass on the heater circuit board…. What setting do you have the intellivalve set to so there is always a little water flowing through the heater when the heater is no on? Curious what number those set at to allow little...
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    IC60 & IntelliPH no longer working (5 months old) - Input?

    New pool built late last year and being using the IC60 and IntelliPH wired in series for a month .... noticed today while testing FC we were dropped below 3.. Went to check out IC60 cell... no lights on... checked out IntelliPH and screen is blank Checked Breaker and not tripped Turned relay...
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    Looking to convert to salt.. how does my pool already have a salt reading of 800-1000?

    Preparing to convert to salt this week... did a couple readings over the weekend at registered 800-1000 ppm before adding any salt. Curious where these salt readings could be coming from given our environment... I believe there is some salt in the liquid chlorine I just tested tap and we have...
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    Waterway Renegade Skimmer Basket issues

    Anyone else having issues with the handle on a new Waterway Renegade Skimmer where is doesn’t stay locked into the sides of the basket and falls out? Curious if this is a defective basket with handle or just a poor design. Curious if there is a better basket to replace it with or how to get...
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    IntelliPH in-line feeder cage/support system ideas?

    Curious what ideas others have to protect our intelliPH in-line feeder insert from getting hit and snapped off. Now that pool is in use a couple balls have landed in the pool equipment area and I feared it hit the intelliPH in-line feeder Curious what cage / support system ideas anyone has ..
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    Ideas to stabilize base of umbrella that has play in bottom of baja sleeve?

    We recently used our baja umbrella sleeve for the first time with 1-1/2 umbrella post It fits perfect in top of sleeve and snug but down inside the bottom of the base there is play so the umbrella post doesn't sit up straight. Curious what solutions folks have come up with to stablize the base...
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    Pool Toy Storage - Deck box recommendations that can withstand sun & heat?

    What are the latest deck boxes people are recommending that can last longer than a season ? Have tried various Suncast and Keter deck boxes for toy storage, noodles, etc but they all don't last.. Looking for input for a nice deck box that will last, keep things dry inside, won't warp in sun...
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    Umbrella ideas for baja shelf - fiberglass pole?

    Looking for umbrella ideas in pool with fiberglass pole... don't want any rust
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    New IntelliPH won't rotate

    Any tips on trying to get a new IntelliPH to start pumping since sitting for a month+? I am testing out our IntelliPH for the second time since pool was built late 2021, water temps are coming up, and planning to convert to salt and use our IC60. When I first tried the IntelliPH with manual...
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    Refinishing 50+ Water/Pool Slide referrals in SoCal?

    Does anyone have any referrals for a service that will reglaze a 50+foot water slide into a pool in Southern California?
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    IntelliCenter scheduling different pump speeds best practices?

    I am trying to determine the best way to schedule my pump to adjust to different speeds without causing the it to go off (causing it to go into priming mode, and then to adjust to another speed). Wiring of panel and relays are designed based on @MyAZPool setup Original schedule (pump start...
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    Pad light ideas ?

    Curious what type of pad light ideas others have used to light up equipment pad at night... looking for something low profile that is adjustable that can mount to wood or unistrut where all other electrical equipment is installed. Entertaining this marine led deck light
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    IntelliCenter Circuit group configuration to drain spa into pool?

    Curious if anyone has a tip on how to create a circuit group that would allow one to drain a raised connected spa into attached pool or more service mode by design? I can do it manually with putting intellivalves in service mode... close pool suction/open spa suction (valve 1) and close spa...
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    Rust specks on pool walls and baja but not in attached raised spa?

    What are these? I recently noticed what looks like tiny specks of rust on our pool walls and in some spots our baja shelf and steps..... These tiny specks don't seem to exist in our raised attached spa walls, seats or steps Hydrazzo Mediterranean blue was installed ~4 months ago and just...
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    Ideas to adding a simple remote for family and friends to control spa and lights

    I have the intellicenter which can be complicated for family and friends... Curious what others have done to help make controlling spa and lights easy when family and friends are using the pool with an intellicenter setup? Was looking at adding something like the Pentair Quick Touch II Remote...
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    Any tips and tricks for Maytronics M600 / Active 60?

    Curious what others do for best practices with their Maytronics robot cleaners Just dropped our Maytronics Active 60 in our pool for the first time and watched it clean for 2 hours using the Regular // 2.0 Hrs (Cleans the floor, walls, and waterline). Not bad, curious how it knows what it has...