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    New IC-60 SWG - Low Flow & Check Valve Issues

    I took the SWG plunge and had a Pentair IC-60 installed where the inline chlorine feeder was that the PB installed. I never used it and have been a TFP disciple / liquid chlorine user since to pool was opened 2 years ago. Over the past week I have been having issues with the SWG shutting...
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    Elevated CH. When to drain.

    Question - I am in a similar situation - hard water in the Austin area. I have a 1 year old pool that I am transitioning to a SWG. My CH is currently 500 and will continue to increase due to fill water. When do I need to either do a partial drain and fill (would look to do this with a service...
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    When to Drain Equipment During Power Outage

    How long should I wait to drain equipment during a power outage due to a winter storm. Temperatures are expected to be in high teens to low 20s for 48 hours and an ice storm is in the forecast.......which will likely result in a power outage. I have identified the plugs on all the equipment...
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    New Pool - Holes & Thin Spots in Pebble Tec

    We have a new pool build - pool plastered and filled the second week of May. Since then, spots have developed in a small area near one of the drains that appear to be a dime sized hole in the Pebble Tec (dark spot in second picture) and / or thin spots in the Pebble Tec that are turning brown...
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    Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 & Power Center

    I have a new build going on and have decided to add a SWCG. The issue is that I can't find one anywhere. I'm looking for a Pentair IC60 and associated power center as I want to go big. Does anyone know of a place that has them in stock and can be purchased at a reasonable price? Also - I...
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    New Pool - Right size Pentair Quad D.E. Filter

    I have a new pool build going and wanted to make sure the proper size Pentair Quad D.E. filter is installed. The pool is 13,000 gallons and has a Pentair IntelliFlo VSF Pump (3 HP, Pentair # 011056). There's 2 skimmers, 2 drains and 4 returns. I also have a heater (Pentair 400K BTU), Pentair...