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  1. pooldewd

    CH Increase Over Winter?

    After our first winter with the pool, and successfully running/using the attached spa (which worked great, I can discuss this more if interested), I opened the pool this past weekend and got it up and running. After refilling with about 1,200 gallons using rain water collected in a cistern, I...
  2. pooldewd

    Raypak Heater No Pilot Sensed

    Good morning! After 3 months of using our new Raypak propane heater, I went to fire up the spa and noticed that it wasn’t heating with a “no pilot sensed” error. On opening the cabinet, I noticed the pilot was indeed lighting so i popped off the control and checked the flame sensor test points...
  3. pooldewd

    SWCG, Plaster, and CSI

    Good morning! It appears the recommendation for a plaster pool and SWCG is to keep CSI ‘slightly negative’ to prevent SWCG scaling. Just curious…what does everyone here aim for to consider their CSI ‘slightly negative’?
  4. pooldewd

    Pool Pump Cover

    Good afternoon! Currently have a pool/spa under construction, where pool equipment (pump, heater, salt water generator) is installed south facing and essentially getting a full dose of sun all day with no shade around it. We live in north eastern Maryland, and are currently entertaining the...
  5. pooldewd

    New Pool / Propane Heat Question

    Hi All! Question from a new pool + spa owner (currently in the middle of construction). We have a 400k BTU Raypak heater in place, and the current plan is to have it connected to our 1000 gallon propane tank that serves the house. The run from heater to tank is about 60-75 feet, and I'm...