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This summer, my 16K gallon pool began consuming salt at a higher than usual rate (+30-50%). Added a bag of salt each time the panel reading got to 2800 or less. I now have concerns about the reliability of the system salt reading. The cell is older (>10 years), but it usually runs clean. I...

I recently replaced a Pentair WhisperFlo 1.5hp WFE-6 (Model 011514) single speed, circa 2000, with a Pentair WhisperFlo 1.5/0.19hp WFDS-6 (Model 011512) two speed. One very noticeable difference between the two pumps is how much hotter the WFDS-6 motor runs. Higher case temperature (touching...

My current method to clean debris from the pump strainer basket is to turn off the pump circuit breaker, slowly vent the filter until there is no more air draw, and then take off the strainer basket cover and clean out the basket. The problem with my method is that inevitably there is some...

My pump/filter/heater piping and fittings are black plastic (mostly 2") and incorporate black Pentair/Compool 3-way valves. The installation of the system as new was in 2001. The only markings I can find on the fittings, but not the pipe (short sections), is the designation "PVCI" and SCH 40. I...

I am considering upgrading my main pump to the Pentair IntelliFlo VS to save on utility $. I am planning to control the new pump with my existing automation (Compool CP3800). I think I've got it figured out what to do (I have to hard wire the pump to the breaker, and will use the automation...