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    How to; Determine if your Easytouch Com (RS485) can be repaired

    I have been repairing these Easytouch motherboards. There is two failures which can occur that takes out the RS485 communication. The first is failure of the RS485 chip, this I can repair. The second is failure of the circuit in the processor, this is not repairable. I found a simple test with...
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    Flashing Solar LED on Easytouch 8

    Anyone have any ideas on a flashing solar LED light on my Easytouch 8 panel. I don't have solar. Called Pentair support, reset panel, erased Eprom. Nothing is set for solar or "Aux Extra". Solar light just flashing away, like it is trying to warn me of something...
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    Common problem with Intellichor IC-40 and similar

    The flow switch (PN - 520736) has a temperature sensor builtin, when the flow switch fails, you know because the SWG stops working with "No Flow" light on. But when the "Temperature Sensor" acts up, the PPM reading for salts becomes incorrect. How to test? Access the flow switch, cut the four...
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    Picture of IC40 circuit board

    For those of us who just need to know ?? Attached is a photo of a IC40 circuit board after removing most of the black epoxy circuit board potting. Appears to have had a circuit board overload resulting in a hole burnt in the board. This is called "Beyond economical repair". Full size...
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    How to perform firmware upgrade on Pentair* controllers

    Pentair* Controllers; EasyTouch versions 1.0XX and 2.1XX, iLink version 1.0XX, Intellitouch version 1.1XX, Mobi version 2.1XX, and Suntouch version 2.0XX Please verify that your programming port matches the picture in this thread. Note - Pentair sells a kit P/N 520957 for $559.95 to perform...
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    How to upgrade the Intellichem Controller Firmware for $20

    The current available firmware for the Intellichem is Version 1.060 (09/08/14): 1) Fixed bug with pH time-based Dose Limits and Mix times. 2) Added to Auto Setup options for "CO2/R2 RELAY1", "RELAY2 EX_IC" and "CO2/R2 EX_IC" 3) Eliminated internal pump high and low speed options...
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    Robotic Pool Cleaners - Leave them in, or Take them out

    As the title suggests, I am looking for opinions on what is the best practice (Longest life of cleaner)concerning robotic pool cleaners. 1) Leave them in the water all the time and only remove them to clean the filter, or 2) Take them out of the water most all the time, and only put them in the...