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I am looking to protect my Intellicenter, and have read the post here on the topic. I have some specific questions I'm hoping to get help with... Background: I have an Intellicenter load center with 100 amps running to it, connected via ethernet. I want to add surge protection for this sub...

For a reason I can't discern, my IntelliCenter went dark yesterday afternoon and will not power on now. I have been troubleshooting what I can, but have reached the end of what I can figure out, and hoping for some guidance in further troubleshooting the issue. The breaker for the system board...

I am trying to plug a hole in my pool automation with Home Assistant, and have been stuck on the approach. My pool pad includes a Pentair IntelliCenter, IntelliFlo pumps, etc. which all feed back to HA. My pool heater is a Raypak 406a propane, and doesn’t provide any data points beyond what...

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I have 2 questions on calcium hardness (CH): 1. When testing, you are looking for a change from red to blue. There is usually an initial change to blue, but with tiny red droplets still suspended in the water. Usually adding about 3 more drops will get the tiny droplets to disappear too. When do...

After a couple years getting my TFP/PoolMath methodology in good shape, I'd gotten to the point where I would test weekly, and usually need a small amount of muriatic acid weekly to lower pH. All of the sudden recently things seem to have gone sideways, and I've not been able to figure out...

I just hooked up a Jandy valve actuator to my heater bypass valve. I connected it to the Intellicenter, and assigned the actuator to the heater (screenshot attached). I was thinking there was supposed to be a delay when turning off the heat, to keep water flowing through the heater while it...

I have a Jandy Neverlube 3-port valve as a bypass for my heater (Raypak), and an Intellicenter (everything besides heater is Pentair). I want to add an actuator for the bypass, but I'm a little confused looking at the actuator options. They all (Pentair, Jandy, generic) seem to claim universal...

I have some significant cracks in the mortar around the flagstone coping over one of my skimmers. My pool pro told me I needed to find a mason who specializes in pools to reset the stone over the skimmer, but that doesn't make sense to me. Can't I chip out the mortar from the joints and apply...

I'm unfortunately used to the joys of having a large Live Oak over our pool, but the catkins are getting the best of me right now. The skimmers have been working fine, though I've had to empty them every couple hours over the last week, but we just had a downpour of rain which caused the tree to...

For the last 4 weeks or so, my pH results have been consistently light pink, not really fitting into the comparator options. I've taken samples from different areas of the pool, but it's always the same. I'm using Taylor chemicals and comparator, and they are well within the best buy date. I've...

I have a Raypak 406 heater, and, being in Texas, never close the pool during Winter (just stop swimming). I have a bypass for the heater to avoid running water through when not in use. Am I OK to simply leave the heater bypassed all Winter, or should I be draining it, and/or turning off the...

I have a piece of stone over one of my skimmers where the mortar has come away from the stone, and the stone is now loose. Is re-setting this stone a job for a mason, or do I need somebody with any specific pool skills? Thank you!

Hello. I have a few areas, including near one of my skimmers (attached photo) where I'm missing some grout. I understand that epoxy sanded grout is preferred... any recommendations on where to get some color-matched grout (it's a dark gray)? As for the grouting, I've grouted plenty of interior...

Good morning. My IntelliCenter installer connected one of the two bonding lugs to the main bonding wire, and told me that he typically connects the other directly to a ground rod. He explained that it is particularly helpful in case of a lightning strike, and told me about another customer who...

Is this a rust stain? I have a couple like this. Chemistry is all good now. Any recommendations for stain removal? I've seen posts recommending vitamin C or dry acid in a sock. Thanks!

I'm a couple weeks in to my new SWG, and just trying to get everything to where it should be. I'm struggling with getting a good salt measurement, and need some advice how to accurately measure. Here are a variety of measurements and sources I got yesterday: 1. IntelliChlor/IntelliCenter...

After going through an initial, uninformed setup of my pool last year using pool store advice and chemicals, I switched quickly to TFP/PoolMath advice and have been enjoying clean, clear water since. After installing a SWG a couple weeks ago, I've been testing heavily and trying to get...

Hello. I have a couple older (non-LED) Pentair Sam lights (color-changing) that I can't get to work properly with my new IntelliCenter. It is likely my newness with the system, but I can't find an answer in the documentation or in searching, so I'm hoping someone here understands what I'm doing...

I just installed a Pentair IntelliChlor 40 and am trying to get my levels where they need to be post-conversion. FC is at 1.8 this morning, and PoolMath tells me to run the pump at 91.5 hours at 8%. Why wouldn't I run it much higher for a shorter time to get the FC up to my target (5 PPM)...

I have just installed an Intellicenter with a SWG in my existing pool setup, and have a question I couldn't find an answer to... why is there such a difference between the manufacturer (Pentair) chemistry recommendations and those here at TFP (and in my PoolMath app)? Particularly the following...

Hello. I have been doing my first SLAM, after I discovered a moderate amount of green algae. My CC was at 0.6, and overnight loss was 1.4 (CYA of 30, SLAM FC at 12 according to PoolMath app). My water cleaned up quickly and is very clear now, and I no longer see much when brushing (and vacuum...

I've been trying everything I can come across to clean my pool tile with no success. After letting the level drop to clean the tile, I've tried: Scouring pads Razor scrapers Pool pumice blocks SR3 Pool Scale Remover and Tile Cleaner In every case, the tile looks good wet, and then dries to...

What do people typically do for pool maintenance during the Winter in warmer climates? This was our first Winter with an IG pool, and we maintained it the same as we did during the Summer, on the advice of one of our contractors who said there is no reason to close a pool in Texas. It seemed...

I just purchased an IntelliCenter with load center and SWG to replace the old timer box and upgrade to SWG. Now I need to get it installed, and I'm a bit confused. My electrician doesn't know pools, and most pool companies in the area either build pools or service pools. Any suggestions on what...

I am struggling to understand my options, and have tried talking to the local pool store, but they want to charge me for a person to come out and make a recommendation for equipment to sell me. I really just want to understand what I need, and what my options are, so here's the situation. Last...

I am ordering a large solar cover to cut down to fit our free-form pool. It will be roughly 21'x34'. I've been looking at the reels (such as this: The Storm Commercial Inground Solar Reel - Up to 24\' Wide - SolarCovers.com), which appeals for easy removal and reinstall, but I'm trying to figure...

I have been following TFP guidance, and use the Pool Math app for logging tests and making corrections (using liquid chlorine). All has been going well to this point, but I've run into an issue with the recommendation. CYA is at 50, and the Pool Math app recommends 4-8 FC, with a target of 6...

I'm working on a project to redo my equipment pad. This is what it looked like to start. Issues included: 1. Heater didn't work but still wired up 2. SWG salt cell removed but control panel still in place and wired up 3. Polaris booster disconnected but still wired up 4. Waterfall pump was very...

We poured a new larger pad yesterday to accommodate our new heater, and we're itching to hook everything back up (and correct our chemistry post-shutdown). I searched online for a good answer to when we could put the equipment back on, but am finding answers all over the map (and most geared...