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    iaqualink Evo 614iQ Robotic Pool start not responding

    On iqualink, start is not responding forEvo 614iQ Robotic Pool most of the times. I am able to start from the device all the time. Also, the app respond to change cleaning to mode tile or wall/tile etc. I am listing here where start is not doing anyhing. Even if starts, it is not giving any...
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    cleaning the pool

    Yesterday, I got service to clean up pavers and perform sealing. I see a lot of bleach and a lot of debris going into the pool while cleaning. I have variable-speed pump and running at 2130 rpm. To make it clean better for few days, is it better to run at high rpm or run longer time? I also...
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    robotic cleaners

    I got Pincah a Penny sale starting this week. They have a Maytronics Liberty 200 cordless cleaner for $999 or a Polaris Robotic cleaner cord-free for $1349. Are operated ones good? Appreciate any recommendations between these two. I am paying bi-weekly cleaning around $20 per month. I am...
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    variable vs single speed

    I am having conflicting opinions on saving money in the long run using a variable speed pump. Appreciate any input on the worth of changing the pump to variable speed. I was told that the replacement cost for a motor for a variable-speed pump is very expensive, unlike a single-speed pump. How...
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    Worth Jandy pump replacement to variable speed and recommedation

    I have Jandy one speed pump. I got rep from Pinch a Penny who fixed little leak issue by fighting pump ring. I was told that there could be $75 saving to change per month to buy multiple speed pump. I was told by rep that since I have Jandy control z4, it is better to stick to this and...
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    well water for pool

    We have city water for the house and well water for the sprinkler system. Can we use well water to fill the pool? Is there any way I can check the quality of water if needed? Do I need to tell anything to the pool maintenance company? Appreciate it
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    water refill

    We live in Fl(Tampa) We refilled water 3 times in the last 3months and probably around 6 times in 7 months. But some people in the same city say they only fill one or three times a year. Is it common same neighborhood some filling often and some not? Our pool is on the south side and always...
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    Aqualink z4 display issue

    We live in Tampa. Tonight, we have a freeze warning. I went to make sure to freeze settings in Aqualink z4. I find the display is not clear and when I scroll down, it is making dark lines, and can't see any letters. The system is installed only 3 years 6 months back. I do have Aqualink remote...
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    water pump recirculaton

    We have a salt pool in Tampa, Fl. I find water at the skimmer is below the line and right now we are not using the pool for a few days for sure. I was told differently that if we turn on pump, it does not recirculate and chlorinate as water is below the skimmer line. Is it true? We are...
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    drain hose

    I did measure the length of the drain hose needed to drain excess water when it rains. I found I need 125 feet and the diameter seems 2 inches. I could only find 100 feet in amazon Appreciate any pointers where to buy 125 feet drain hose. The previous owner was using a short hose and I was...
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    schedule to pump

    I live in Tampa Florida. I found our pool size is 17000 gallons. What is a better schedule for this pool? Do people put two schedules? any reason on how to plan for summer vs wenter. Appreciate it.
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    vaccuum cleaner

    I am planning to buy a vacuum cleaner. Pinch a Penny recommended buying Polrais 7240. I am evaluating Dolphin as given here(DOLPHIN Nautilus CC Robotic Pool [Vacuum] Cleaner - Ideal for Above/In Ground Swimming Pools up to 33 Feet - Powerful Suction to Pick up Small Debris - Easy to Clean Top...
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    Jandy Aqualink is not stopping pump at schedule time

    We bought 3 year old house and we never had pool before and new to it. I have schedule in Aqualink to start pump at 10am and stop at 5pm. It is turning on schedule time without any issue but never stopping at schedule stop time. I called Jandy and they made to clear memory on Aqualink z4 (it...