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Thanks everyone for your input -- much appreciated! I opened a new thread asking specifically about my electrical setup, and included pictures there, but attaching here too for your feedback. I've just about settled on the Pentair 011056 VSF pump, because the Pentair 011028 is $400 more...

Very much appreciate all the advice! I have an electrician coming out to do the breaker replacement and wire up the new pump. I think I have settled on the Intelliflo 011056 because it's $400 (!) less expensive than the 011028. I was reading the installation manual for the Intelliflo, and...

Yes, I understand I cannot add the numbers together -- I realized that after I posted and was actually in process of editing my post when you replied. :) As for the pumps, from what I read on the forum, bigger seems to be better, and I'm a bit concerned that the SuperFlo motor is a little...

Thanks so much for the info. -- always so helpful here. I am very handy and was hoping to do the pump and SWG install myself, but now am concerned about the electrical. A local pool service company recommended the (relatively new) Pentair Whisperflo VST (#011533) -- but they seem to be a...

Hi Folks, Need to replace my 15 y/o ss pump (Pentair WFE-26) and looking to add a SWG. Looking at the Pentair Intelliflo 011056 and have a few questions (pictures attached for reference). 1. Is there a difference between the Intelliflo 011028 and 011056 or is the 011056 just the latest...

Hi Folks, I have a single speed Pentair pump (WhisperFlo WFE-26) from my original build, need to replace it before opening this season. This forum has been a wonderful resource! I've used liquid chlorine for many years now, looking to replace with a SWG -- tired of the 5 gal jugs/daily...

Hello TFP Experts -- my IG pool was built in 2007 with a Pentair single-speed Whisper-Flo uprated pump (1.5 HP uprated to 1.65). Wanted to wait until pump needed replacing to change to two-speed or variable. Everything is glued in and the pump housing appears to be in fine condition. So can...

The key point that I tried to emphasize here is that I have a solid cover (with a pool pump on top) -- no mesh, not even the center hole. As Goonie said, no sunlight at all, and every year we open, it is sky blue/crystal clear. I'd never even consider keeping it closed if I had a mesh cover...

Hi, Before the real experts chime in and tell you, you should add your pool build stats to your signature -- e.g., size, equipment, plaster vs. vinyl, etc. (There's guidance somewhere on the forum and it helps people help you.) Getting your own test kit and switching to liquid chlorine are...

Hi Everyone, I have a 10-year-old IG white plaster pool with a solid safety cover. Pool was winterized/closed in September 2017. Due to much going on, we have not yet opened it for season, and realistically, will not be able to use it until at least mid-July even if we did open it soon/this...

Richard, my thought exactly. So I was targeting 7.2 (even 7.0) and found that it wasn't making much of a difference, meaning the daily jumps were even higher than the 1-2 points. It seems determined to go higher!!! :( So one of the old threads (I think from chem geek or Jason) said target...

Hi Everyone, I am in a constant battle with high pH (everything else going well). I lower with muriatic acid to 7.4-7.5 on nearly a daily basis and next day it's up a point or two. No one has been in the pool yet this season (water is still too cold...) and there is no aeration. I've read...

Hi... this forum is sooooo helpful, but I cannot find the exact answer I'm looking for. I am confused about how much chlorine is needed to rid my pool of ammonia. I live in Southeast PA, so pools must be closed for the winter. Last summer, had a problem holding chlorine and determined I had...

Thanks everyone for your guidance. I watched a few you tube videos and am comfortable taking the motor off and changing the seal(s) -- saw the 'GO' kit online and will order that. A couple of follow ups: 1. Can this wait until after the pool is closed or should I do now? (Planning on...

Hi Everyone, My first post to the forum is a request for help! I needed to drain a portion of my pool to lower my CYA, and I forgot to turn off the auto timer for the pump/filter while it was refilling. So I came home yesterday to find the pump running (dry) and it had been on for 4-5 hours...