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Planning a SPA/Fountain addition to second home in Florida. Spa is 6'x6' and spills into a shallow (18") fountain/pond that has a couple of built in steps to cross over. Pool builder is a Pentair guy. Please help me with the following: 1) Is the separate Spa Jet Pump necessary or would a...

Between my pool and spa, I have 5 Hayward Colorlogic lights of different sizes. Two were previously replaced under warranty (parts only, not labor) and 4 out of 5 are now dead. At almost $1000 each, it’s hard to justify replacing them. The latest OmniLogic firmware claims to now support...

I have an S300i and I regularly use the app to adjust my schedules and start my robot remotely. I find that my scheduled cleaning cycles get deleted regularly. I normally run 4 cleaning cycles per week and every once in a while when I log in, I find that they have been reset to just once a...

Anyone know the details of the "AquaRite converter board" that is apparently needed to allow an Omnilogic to control a separate AquaRite SWG. I have two SWG's in my system - one connected to the Omnilogic and the other connected to a separate Aquarite, which is powered on the same relay as my...

My Hayward Phantom is on its last leg and only skims the pool surface (can’t get it to clean the floor) so it’s time for a new cleaner. Reading the recommendations on this forum, I’ve convinced myself to try a robotic cleaner. I’m surprised at how many different models are available from just...

I'm looking for a handheld rechargeable pool vacuum to use on steps and the sun shelf area where my pool cleaner doesn't get to very well. Preferences: low cost, lithium ion batteries over NiCad, light, reliable, decent run time between charges. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPad using...

Pool installed two seasons ago. Filter is a Hayward Swimclear Model C6060BHMB. The label on the filter (see photos) shows the replacement cartridge to be a CX1390REM. A google search of either model number shows no results. Any suggestions?

I upgraded the single speed motor of my Hayward Tristar to a 2-speed motor but the new setup (in high speed) is not giving me the same amount of flow as the previous motor. This pump is for a waterfall feature and I'm not getting nearly the same flow rate. Here are the details of what I...

I recently upgraded my filter pump from a single speed 1.5 HP to a Hayward Tristar VS. Unfortunately, I cannot run the pump below 2000 RPM because I get a "No Flow" alarm on my panel which automatically shuts down the pump as well as the SWG. The main reason for this is that my pool requires...

It seems like every year I have to get out to the pool pad with my Permanent marker and write over the faded markings from last year on the PVC pipes. Can anyone suggest a more permanent and professional looking way to label PVC? I'm looking for a label that can survive in direct sunlight as...

I'm looking for a reliable submersible pump to keep on a step in my covered pool to prevent the rain water from reaching the tile line, freezing, and causing damage over the winter. Ideally, I'd like the pump to turn on and off automatically when it detects water and for it to be able to...

Which is more reliable for return lines and skimmer lines? Rubber Plugs or Threaded Return plugs with o-rings?

I've read the sticky on closing an inground pool and have been getting all the supplies together while waiting for the water temperature to drop below 60. The recommended order is to get the pool balanced, raise FC to shock level, add polyquat, and then DRAIN. I have a pretty big 53K gallon...

I'm waiting for the water temperature to get below 60 before closing but getting all the chemicals ready. It's a pretty big pool (53K gallons) so I've picked up 3 quarts of Polyquat 60 and 15 gallons of 12.5% liquid chlorine. Because it's an SWG pool, I keep my CYA between 70 and 80, so...

My pool builder cheaped out and installed a single speed pump as the filter pump (I didn't know any better at the time). Its a Hayward TriStar 2HP motor with an SF of 1.1 (Hayward SP3215Z). In looking at the Tristar documentation //www.hayward-pool.com/pdf/parts-diagrams/TriStar.pdf, it...

I just received my TF-100 test kit and have been looking forward to seeing the results. I also ordered and received the Taylor TF-1766 Salt test kit and the Magnetic stirrer (best $30 you can spend in my opinion). The water in my pool has been pretty clear, thanks to the dual SWG's, but I...

Newbie question here. My pool/spa was completed late last year. The spa has ten jets and is supplied by two separate blowers and a separate pump. Not sure if the blowers are feeding separate jets in the spa or if they are working in parallel and connected to all 10 jets. The bubbles and...

It looks like Hayward just released a new version of firmware for the Omnilogic (R 1.4.2) The release notes just mention the ability to save heater settings and some really minor bug fixes. I was hoping for a lot more functionality after waiting 4 months since the last release. Has anyone...

I wasn't sure if I should bring this old post back to life http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/80789-extension-cord-for-aquarite-chlorinator or start a new one, but I need to add about 6 feet to the standard 15' long cable that comes with the T-cell to make it reach the controller...

The Hayward Omnilogic controller only supports one T-cell directly. The largest T-15 can chlorinate up to 40K gallons and I have a larger pool so I have a separate AquaRite controller installed for the second T-Cell. The AquaRite is currently wired so that it comes on when the main pool pump...

Hi, new member here. We have a new 50K gal pool that was completed late last season. It replaced an older 22K kidney shaped pool that was built in the late 70's. I like to do all the pool maintenance and am big into automation. I was fortunate to be one of the first customers to get the...