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I opened my SWG pool today for the first time (live in NJ) after last season and have an elephant cover. When we took the over off water was clear both the PH and Chlorine levels were fine after a few hours. Checking all the other chemical levels tomorrow. Everything looked good except the...

Hi - I wanted to caulk around my vinyl steps where it meets the concrete. Just to avoid excess water and settling over time and to properly seal it. Would anyone have a recommendation on the best caulk option to use? Thank you.

I have been reading a lot of the questions and answers on run time and speed for VSP. I am a new pool owner, 27.5k gallons, 3HP Intelliflo VSF and a FNS Plus DE filter and SWG. I currently run my pump for 12 hours at 2.8k RPM which turns my pool over 1.5times. Should I run my pump at 1.4k...

Hi. I have a Pentair 48 FNS plus DE filter and a Pentair Intelliflo pump. After backwashing and refilling my DE I notice the pressure start rising 16- 25 now and the GPM on the pump keeps slowly dropping over the last week. I would assume I should backwash and refill with less DE. Maybe...

Hi - had a quick question about output percentage and temperature. Is there a chart or anything that can help with scaling up the output% as the temperature rises. This is the first summer of the pool and so far we have been dialed in all the chemicals. Just as the heat started to hit the...

Hi! I just started my new pool and chemicals last week. My salt levels have been running at 3800-4000 which is at the upper end. Was wondering for new pools if this will drop over the summer or if I should drain the pool and put hose water in. Today I finally got all most my chemicals...

Hi I just started my system up last week with a Pentair DE FNS 48 and I had a question about the pressure. I am running my VSP daily at around 2200-2400 RPM and noticed the pressure is pretty low ~5. All the fins were new and I added in the approximate amount of DE if not slightly less for...

Had a question around SWG and producing FC. We just started our pool last week for the first time and added in all the chemicals. My CYA is low, PH is high but we are raising CYA slowly each day to get up to 50-60 and lowering PH. I know it goes hand in hand but what's the best way to get...

Hi - We just got our new pool started with chemicals late last week. After adding everything we are getting close, but would love any input or advise. PH: 8.2 - just put in some Muric Acid Alkalinity: 135 - Muric Acid should lower Salt: 3800 CH: 262 CYA: 11 adding some more conditioner...

Hi, I just got my pool started up after the build and I put in DE for the first time. Right after I noticed it coming out of my return jets. After inspecting the filter (Pentair FNS 48) grids, two of them had a small hole causing the issue. Pool company got me a whole new manifold with all...

Hi I am in the final stages of completing my new pool build. When the builder installed the liner it was late winter and we had some storms and the decking wasn't done yet. There were a lot of bubbles in the shallow section for various reasons as I'm getting drains put in around the pool when...

I had a question for a similar topic but separate issue. Maybe someone could help me out. I want to wire an interval relay between my Pentair Solar Touch and SWG. If the pump is on, SWG is on and Solar Valve turns on -> the SWG will shut off for a few minutes then turn back on. I was going...

I am going to be working with the pool company to plumb in my solar layout on a new pool. I will be having the Pentair SolarTouch 3 way valve and SWG as well. After speaking with the solar company they recommended putting the Hayward Aqua Rite 900 SWG before the solar valve. When the panels...

I am currently having my unground pool installed and will be having 2 Pentair Intellibright 120V lights installed. I have recently been doing some research and there seems to be a lot of issues/reviews. The pool company does good work and uses quality products, but do most people have issues...

I will be putting in a new L shaped 27k pool with a surface area of 780sq ft. The pool will get mostly full sun during the day. The plan is to install 13 4x12 panels (2in headers) on my roof which will get me to ~78%. I also went with the 3HP VS Pentair IntelliFlo and Pentair SolarTouch Panel...

I am putting in a new inground and planning to install Solar Panels. The pool is about 730ft2 so I need to plan accordingly for the roof panel placement and panels. I attached a few pictures of the sunrise and set angles in May and September along with my roof angles and orientation. I am...

I am having a new in-ground pool installed and we are having the debate. Salt vs. Chlorine. My major concern is corrosion. The foundation walls are galvanized steel and the company is highly regarded and top notch when it comes to vinyl liners. After speaking with the owner he suggested to...

Hi. I am going to be putting in an in-ground Ell shape pool (750sqft surface area) and want to install have solar heat. Trying to find some resources on distance, panel sq ft, height, heat loss calculations, pvc size, pump requirements needed. Will be running the solar line about 120ft and...