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I have been maintaining my pool using Pentair IC40 SWG. I have been maintaining a chlorine level of about 10 according to test results from my TFT test kit. I recently bought new powder for the test and results were higher at about 15 and not coming down for several days even with SWG set at...

Why is there 2 holes in the bottom of my skimmer under the skimmer basket? One hole obviously goes back to the pump. Im asking because when I felt in the other hole there was a lot of rock and sand in it like it was plugged. I used suction to clear that hole and it is open now. Im worried that...

I recently completed converting my pool to SWG. Before starting it up my FC was at 7 and CYA 50. I started the unit at 40% (IC40) and ran for a day and checked the following morning and FC was 11. Im wondering the best way to dial the correct percentage without a lot of chasing around. My...

Starting the process of converting our pool to SWG. I'm installing a Pentair Intellichlor IC40 along with the power center. I will be utilizing my Easytouch to control the SWG. Looking to buy electrical supplies to wire in and I have a few questions about wiring the power center communication to...

Where can I get best deal on a IC40 with power supply? Thanks

Is it possible and if so how would I go about this. I understand the ET will not have communication with the RJ-20 but thats ok with me. I'm thinking It would just get the power from the pump relay in the ET that way the RJ-20 would only run when the pump is running. Thanks in advance for your...

Do I need to purchase the power center if I'm connecting my Intellichlor IC40 to the Easy Touch PL4/PSL4? Thanks

We recently purchased a new house and I would like to replace the current pump with a Pentair VS and would like to convert to a Pentair salt system at the same time. I would like to purchase these items myself and install them but my understanding is this will void the 2 year warranty. My...

My wife and I will be closing on a home with a pool with spa in North Ft Myers area. The system currently in the pool consists of a Pentair single speed pump, a Pentair Max E Therm 400 heater and a puck feeder. Everything is currently set up on a Pentair controller. I would like to put in a VS...

Can the Pentair Easy Touch PL4/PSL4 be used to control non Pentair equipment such as a Circupump VS pump and a Circupump salt water chlorinator? Thanks

What is the preferred product for raising CYA? Thanks

Where can I get the best deal on the Maytronics S300i? Thanks

What does IFCS stand for? thanks

Installed above ground pool last summer and kept it up using BBB from the start. I winterized follow BBB method and just removed cover after a long long winter. The water was crystal clear but I do have one concern. On one side of the pool the liner at the top by the rail has a bag/wrinkle. Is...

Just finished closing the pool up :( and was thinking about what I wanted to change for next year. I would like to add another return at the opposite end of the pool but I was wondering how difficult this would be. Any advice on how to do this would be appreciated.

Looking at one of the automatic robotic cleaners for my AGP such as Polaris or the Baracuda mx8. They list them as for in ground pools. Do they work with AGP if not are there ones that will? Thanks Jim

I have an 18'X40' oval that I'm closing up for the first time. Wondering if air pillows are necessary under the cover and if so how many would I need. I see some 4.5'X15' pillows available. Wheres the best place to buy these (sponsors)? Thanks Jim

I have been in the process of converting spa to BBB the last 2 weeks and have had a couple of slips but I think I'm close. Numbers taken today FC 4 CC 0 PH 7.7 TA 60 CYA 100 Borates 50 First the obvious, my cya is to high. This happened when I was adding dichlor using old test strips. My T-2600...

Trying to convert my spa to BBB this weekend but due to a comedy of errors I ended up overshooting FC (off the charts). My Taylor kit ran out of chlorine reagent and I trusted some test strips. I did go and find some reagent and when I tested it was off the charts. Should I let it come down...

Just did an new fill on my hot tub and I'm going to use the BBB method since I had a great year using it on my pool. When testing TA I'm not getting the typical color changes. Color starts out a blueish green and changes to a yellow orange. Is this normal, I'm assuming I should just watch for...

I had a very good summer using the BBB method. I was lucky enough to find this website and start my new pool using BBB from the beginning. I think I'm ready to take the step to add borates but there is only about a month of swimming season left. Should I wait and do it when I open the pool next...

I installed a solar cover last weekend and since then my bleach consumption has drastically lessened. Before the cover I was loosing 3-4ppm a day now I'm loosing maybe 1ppm. Is this common? Test results today FC 7.5 CC 0 PH 7.3 TA 110 CYA 40 Thanks Jim

Came home today to find that the pump seperated from the motor. The pool is new and only running for 2 weeks. The store we bought it from is closed for the night so I loaded the pump and motor up and my wife will take it in to the store in the morning. Hopefully they can give us a replacement...

Pool is 2 week old ABG 17500 gal. filled with well water. I have added about 1.5 gal of Muriatic Acid and my PH is still off the chart. At least I assume its of the charts its a bright pink/red and seems to be closest in color to 8. Should I just keep adding the MA until it finally registers and...

I have a new pool 18X40 Sharkline Oval (17500 gals.) that we just got filled a week ago. When I filled it the PC told me to get CYA from 0 to 40 would require about 4lbs of stabilizer which I added. I finally got a Taylor 2006 test kit and I'm still not getting any CYA. Should I add more...

Just starting a pool and need to figure my chemicals out but the pool calculator is not working. I'm unable to pull it up. Thanks