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To anyone who has recently bought an Explorer 30 - did you get the 2 sets of filters (fine and "spring") and if so, where was the second set located in the packaging? Cant seem to find mine....we have all the original packaging and still cant locate them. The fine ones were already installed...

This season we started having issues with our Blue Diamond. Have to admit I have never done any maintenance on it other than washing it with freshwater, cleaning the filter, etc. Its never been an issue until now. Reading through the manual, I see a note: "Make sure that your Pool Cleaner...

Just started with my new MaxFlo VSP pump (SP2302). I *thought* everything was OK, but today woke up to air coming out of the returns. When I stop and start the pump, at 3000 RPM there is no air in the pump basket or the returns. After prime cycle it will kick down to whatever V-speed is...

First season opening my pool with our variable speed pump (MaxFlo 2302VSP). I wonder - what does everyone else do in regards to RPMs? Do I just set it to max and walk away until the pool is clear? Do I lower it off max to same some electricity, but assume it will take longer to clear that...

Checking my AutoPilot panel this morning, I pressed the Menu button to light up the display. Temp was 71, purifier level at 37%. I dont think the purifier was running at that point. One or two screen refreshes later, the temp jumped to 76, purifier level to 40-something, and then the...

My MaxFlo VS (SP2302VSP) pump came with unions that are 1.5" inner diameter and 2" outer diameter. I know that means I can slip 2" pipe over the outside, but I was wondering a couple things: 1. Are there unions that are 2" *inner* diameter available and 2. Is it worth trying to "upgrade"...

Spring has sprung (yay). Working on converting my setup to 220V to support a new pump, everything including the Pool Pilot is setup for 110V currently. Question - if I run 220V to the Pool Pilot, can the pump relay stay in place and operate the existing 110V pump? I dont want to "just try it"...

So after years of dealing with chilly weather and water getting tossed all over me while trying to tighten expandable plugs in the return and suction inlets, Im looking for ideas to make the job less messy. I tried the Gigit winterizing jet insert and the Anderson winter duck plug. Has anyone...

A couple weeks ago our pump/PoolPilot combo had tripped the GFCI breaker (the Pilot has the relay to turn the pump on/off on timer). Didnt think much of it since we had big storms and driving rain, so I reset the breaker and all was well. Until now....with the Pilot controlling the pump, the...

Kids have been in my pool a couple times and complain of sore/dry eyes after they get out. Since all the other tests seem OK (results below), I presume its time to deal with pH. We opened the pool 2 weeks ago so Ive been waiting for the water to clear up. It is now basically crystal clear and...

What are the correct amounts of pool water and CYA reagent necessary for testing without the mixer bottle (seems ours got lost)? I thought I read it can be done with a regular grad. cylinder and the SpeedStir but wasnt sure of the amounts of each liquid. I have the original PS234 test kit and...

So if I fill a sock with CYA and drop it into my skimmer (or in front of my return) with the pump running, once there is nothing left in the sock, how long do you need to wait to backwash? My scenario: opening the pool right now, SLAM level of chlorine but the pool is almost done being SLAMmed...

Looking at a MaxFlo XL 2 speed pump to replace my aging Northstar. Currently have 115V at the pump but the wiring is there to convert to 230V. Obviously Ill need a new breaker, and since its 230V I dont think there is any other way to get GFCI protection on the line other than the breaker...

Just fired up our 0.5 HP Northstar for the season. Initial startup was fine because it was priming, but once I turned the pump off to do some work, then turned it back on, it makes a screeching noise for about 30 seconds. The noise then goes away and the pump runs without issue (primes, little...

For the past couple seasons Ive been using The Gigit winterizing valve (basically a one way valve that screws into the jet ports of the pool, you use low pressure compressed air to blow through the lines and then the valve shuts) This works fine on the return side where I built a manifold to...

Motor on our 1/2 HP NorthStar pump is starting to make funny noises and run really hot (even in the shade). Its now 10 yrs old, so its not like we havent gotten good use out of it! Question is - replace the pump AND motor, or just the motor. If just the motor, I wanted to go to a 2 speed...

Is it bad for the Pool Pilot to be running in 65 degree water? I opened the pool and it was fairly warm (water temp in mid 70s) but now that everything is up and running the water temp is down to 65 (thank you lovely Connecticut weather!) Should I switch back to liquid until the water warms up...

3rd full season on our Pool Pilot. Im used to seeing 23 or 24V, 5A on the cell when the purifier is running. Yesterday I saw 25V, today Im seeing 26V. Still 5A of current though. Does that indicate something (i.e. need to clean cell, etc)? The unit shows salt level at 3500, which should be...

I have a SR Smith 606 stand (cantilevered jump stand) for our diving board. (Before we all go there: Im not thrilled about it either, but it was here when we bought the house and funds dont allow replacement of it....Im surprised at how expensive diving board stuff is, even if just a stationary...

Is there a chart, listing, etc. that shows the relationship between cell Volts/Amps and salt level? Ive seen a few posts that mention looking at Volts/Amps/Power level from the cell to determine "how its running" and that should also be an indication of if the salt level is correct. Was...

I have an original PoolForum test kit (roughly the "original" to the TF test kit that we all know and love). Since the hardware has been fine through the years I just order the refill set from Duraleigh. Im not sure but I thought I heard along the way the CYA reagent in the refill kit isnt...

I have a 9+ yr old Kirkland Signature gas grill (sold through Costco, built by Virco which is now Nexgrill) The grill still works great but the electrodes in the ignitors "slid out" of the ceramic insulators. Im not sure what held them in there from the factory but once they slid out they...

When I installed my Pool Pilot I used the pump relay to wire my pump directly to the unit. The only thing Ive regretted is that I cant find an easy way to just bypass the pump program(s) and run the pump constantly. Am I missing some easy way to do this? Or is it a drawback of using the pump...

Last year we had a (reputable) pool builder replace the liner in our pool. The main drain was leaking at that time, so it was removed/capped and a wall suction inlet was installed in its place. I'm surprised it hasn't happened sooner, but recently I got close enough to the suction with the...

When we first started up the pool after moving in, there was a metal intermatic timer box located right next to the pump. One bonding wire going to the pump, the other to the timer box. Ive since moved the timer into a storage shed about 15' away from the original location. I then took both...

After borrowing a Polaris 9300 and seeing the disgusting junk it picked off of my "clean" pool, Ive decided its time for a robot. Now that the 9400 exists, I would go for that from Polaris (Ive read that its better than the 9300), or the Blue Diamond that gets good ratings/reviews here as well...

Got my pilot digital up and running, had a couple questions (mostly out of curiosity): 1. Ive seen references to expected cell voltage and amperage levels. I know the amperage is based on chosen power level, but is there a chart/listing stating what expected voltage should be? For instance...

Just about to set my Digital to start producing chlorine. Ive added the required amount of salt as listed on the readout, but when in the maintenance menu I noticed it already had a value for salt calibration (it wasnt 0%, it was actually +12%) Is that normal? Did the factory actually...

Looking to get a replacement impeller, seal, etc for my .5 horsepower Northstar. This is an actual .5 HP fullrated model of the pump but it seems to be discontinued. I cant find the seal/impeller kit anywhere. The smallest I can find is for the .75 HP version. The service factor on mine is...

Just plumbed in my new AutoPilot digital, and without adding a whole lot of complication to the plumbing, the 12' cord is literally about 2' short. I know extending it is a no-no (or is it in this case? I can make it into my shed, just not to eye height....any "extension" would be made in...