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  1. tenndoc

    Backwashing with a swcg

    With the pump and SWCG wired together in the ET4 controller the swcg will have power during backwashing. Will this damage it or will the SWCG not try to produce with no water flowing? As always - Thanks 44,000 gal. IG, Hayward Maxflo vs, Tagelus T60 sand filter, Taylor test kit 2006C, diy...
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    Slamming with a swcg

    I've read many times where folks were advised to turn off the SWCG when slamming the pool. Why? Can this cause a problem with the SWCG or is it simply not needed? Thanks - 44,000 gal. IG, Hayward Maxflo vs, Tagelus T60 sand filter, Taylor test kit 2006C, diy solar panels for heating pool...
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    Can a Hayward pump 'talk to' an East Touch 4?

    I've got a Hayward SP2302 VSP Maxflo VS and an Easy Touch 4 controller. Can the ET4 be wired to work it's magic on the Maxflo VS2302? I realize they are certainly not made to go together but it's what I have to work with right now. Thanks in advance - 44,000 gal. IG, Hayward Maxflo vs...
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    SWCG hookup question

    Getting close to the end of this project and have a question about the location of the temperature probe. Instructions say to put it between the pump and the filter. I'd rather have it in the line before the actuator that feeds the solar panels, after the sand filter. Does it matter where the...
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    Need help with installing a Pentair PL4 controller

    Took the advice from this forum last year and purchased the above controller to automate my solar collectors. I've attached a picture of the instructions that are confusing. The instructions seem to tell me to take the incoming power and wire the transformer accordingly. Not shown is the bus bar...
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    Baquacil calcium chloride

    Is this stuff safe to use? Is it just calcium chloride? Thanks - 20x40 IG, Hayward maxflo vs, tagelus t60 sand filter, Taylor test kit, diy solar panels for heating pool water, full size solar blanket to keep the heat we get and of course - 'More fun than you can shake a stick at'
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    Calcium not increasing

    Happy 4th everyone! Adding calcium chloride I ordered from Walmart and my levels have only increased 10ppm. I made the 25lb add last night around 8. How long should it take to get the number up? Right now I'm at 110! Thanks - 20x40 IG, Hayward maxflo vs, tagelus t60 sand filter, Taylor test...
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    Password reset not working

    I've tried a couple of times a couple of days apart to reset my password. I received new password but am unable to login using it. I've tried waiting to give the system time to 'catch-up?' but - no luck. Any help is appreciated. Thanks -
  9. tenndoc

    SWG. Little help with the basics please.

    We've got an inground pool with a little over 44,000 gals. Wanting to make the switch to a salt system but need to understand this better. Hayward's largest SWG is listed as a 40,000 gal cap. Pentair has a 60,000 gal SWG. I like the extra capacity and it's the only unit I've seen that's larger...
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    New Hayward max-flo vs installed with new plumbing from pump to pool, will not prime

    Swapped out our old single speed pump for a new Hayward max-flo VS we got through Amazon. I've been wanting to get a variable speed pump, so was happy to upgrade. I installed the whole thing. Did the pvc piping on my own with purple primer and cement on each non-threaded joint. Turned it on...