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    actuator orientation question

    So i just realized this after mounting the valves and then reading the directions lol, all of my valves are 2 port straight, they are also close so the only way i can mount the actuator is inline. But in reading the docs on these they don't have that as an option, the show pictures for an...
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    aaand a mystery aerator intake (i think) on an old pool

    So this is an old place i'm working on old as in 70's. I've been pondering this for a year and think i know what it is but wondering if anyone can confirm and suggest what to do with it. Long story short, deck had been cut at some point i noticed when i'd close some valves (example one return...
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    plumbing valve changes double check

    So i have a pool old school basic with cartiridge filter. I'm rebuilding the pump/filter area. simple setup it's presently just regular ball valves one each line and have to hookup hose for drain (frequent in florida) presently: suction - cleaner line - skimmer line - main drain return -...
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    raised spa check valve

    Hi, so dumb question, a raised spa , it will drain down when spa main and return is open and pump is off. There is one check valve on the return (which i replaced internal flapper on couple years ago). It will still drain down if i don't turn off the main...turn off the main problem solved...
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    Help determining valve setup and spa drain when pump off new to me pool

    Hi, wonder if someone can help me with a new to me pool, my last one was simple 2 returns with no spa and that was that. In the valve pic i've figured out thus far returns (left batch of 4) [spa wall jet | sconces | pool return | spa fountain thingy in center] suction (right batch of 4) [...
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    stenner setup running! yay

    I still have to tidy a few things up, cords, run a conduit and outlet to the enclosure,mount timer stuff,etc, this was a get er done quick thing. Picked up the pump, got an enclosure on ebay pretty cheap...i was going to get the stenner rain hood but i just didn't trust that with the driving...
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    stenner pump head orientation

    Hi anyone know if this can be changed so inlet/outlet are on the other side? there's no mention in the manual but from the diagram in the stenner docs i don't see why it wouldn't work ...it looks like you could orientate it any way you wish but i haven't removed the head to see. Thanks!
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    timer for stenner pump

    Hi, i know i can rig up another intermatic T101 so it keeps time *and* can only turn the stenner on when the main is tripped to on. For those using the plug in digital timers,etc how are you doing that? Is the plug always live and you are just relying on both timers time keeping or do some of...
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    new plaster startup reassurance

    glad i got this 100 test kit, strips were off somewhat as every always says! I'm on day 5, water filled late saturday, i've been brushing twice daily, 95% of dust seems gone, i rarely see any brushing now. I maintained ph < 7.8 it started jumping daily now so i'm testing each day and adding...
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    new plaster quartz agr, brush with nylon or stainless steel brush?

    The plasterer just said to brush. Looking at startup instructions for quartz aggregates like diamondbrite etc they don't specify either? does it matter?
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    current condition evaluation of quarts aggregate

    Hello! Need some opinions here. Replaster or ? acid wash OR Just fill and go and go with it a few more years? Long story but let my pool go to Crud by lack of maintenance and now have to pay the piper. viewtopic.php?f=5&t=72597&p=603766&e=603766 This is some quartz aggregate (can't recall...
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    pump and filter suggestion, does this sound right?

    This pool is pretty simple, nothing fancy 2 returns is all (no spas, infloor cleaning,etc) each return Y's off at the pump into 2. We eliminated the solar when we redid the roof so my pump head requirements have dropped a lot! my math shows (calculated the gallons a couple of ways) 15k gals max...
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    How can i automate timing/actuation of my cleaner?

    Hi! new here , eyes a bit red from reading... pumps and filters gave up the ghost so i'm redoing. Here's my question...previously i drove a polaris 360 off the main pump, when pump ran, the cleaner ran Now due to eliminating an old solar setup, i have much less pump requirements, previously...