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  1. lotsalemon

    Mounting the CircuPool RJ controller

    Got my CicruPool RJ-60 all plumbed and wired - best pool investment I've ever made. My question is, the controller basically sits on a metal bracket. Whenever I go to open the door to check on settings etc, I need to hold the controller down so it doesn't move around. Is there a more "solid"...
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    Suggestions needed for updating my plumbing

    I'll be plumbing in a new Pentair Quad DE filter, multiport and VS pump in the next few weeks, and I was looking for suggestions on how to make my plumbing more efficient. The existing plumbing layout has been there for at least the last 20 years we've lived here - with the exception of...
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    New Pentair Quad DE and multiport 261055 not lining up

    Did some searching here and on the web and couldn't find anything regarding this situation I have: Received my new Pentair Quad 80 DE filter today, along with the Pentair multiport # 261055. These were confirmed to be compatible. When I dry fit these 2 pieces together, the MP's upper fitting...
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    Cloudy water, rising CH and TA

    I need a little advice on the order of things to address this issue. My CH has been a bit high since June (the amount of calcium chloride I added beginning of the season was apparently way too much, my initial reading was 150). Water has been crystal clear and chlorine numbers were good up...
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    Tile replacement and a couple questions

    Hi, I am finishing up the process of cleaning up the waterline area where I need to retile. I want to make sure I got things straight before I proceed - is the red arrow pointing to a mud base or thinset, and the yellow arrow pointing to the bond beam? It almost doesn't look like I have a mud...
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    Pentair Challenger - replace or upgrade?

    I have an old Pentair Challenger 3/4 hp pump that needs to be replaced. I was originally planning on getting the same pump, but I was wondering if I should consider the Whisperflow or any other pump. It gets a little confusing, even within the Pentair line, to distinguish between the models and...