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Installing my new main pump I need to replace my outbound side to my filter so I need a new union filter side. Question, all I can find is reference to a 2" union but this pipe is 2 1/2". Am I misinterpreting this?

Afternoon all, been a while but I am ready to go ahead and replace my blown pump but had a few questions for the experts @ogdento and others here. I have Pentair 011018 IntelliFlo Variable Speed High Performance Pool Pump, 3 Horsepower I am looking for comparable to replace it with. I think...

I have Screenlogic, a Pentair Heater and also the temp sensor on my main line that is connected to my Easytouch. I have noticed my temps are way off in hottub - have not checked pool. It was running about 5 degrees warmer than what it said (verified with separate temp gauge). So I made an...

@ogdento Hey Tom, hope you are well. As we get into the cooler weather I have started using my heater and wanted to run something by you. honestly i lost track but think i have your board right? and you kept mine? i ask because i have a new issue ;(. i think i have your board so i'd guess...

I have the TFPro and just got the smartstir as it was on backorder. Question about using this - My chlorine test tube says "Chlorine only". Those with smartstir, do you do your chlorine test in it or in the original tube? I do like this addition for sure. Makes it so much easier

If I cross the line, sorry. I read the forum rules and could not determine if this is allowed - seems responses can only be PM which is fine. Kinda broken down and not sure I am up to a pump replacement and possible SWG install. Looking to find a reputable company that services Arlington so...

As I consider converting to SWG, one of my questions is on my pool coping tile. I think it is Oklahoma Sandstone but that is based on recollection. I think I know what the answers will be but I was warned about that. However everyone I know dumped SWG due to wear/tear on their pools. I have...

After refilling pool and buying a TF-Pro, I added a box of Borax 64oz, it only raised my pH about .2. Kinda hard to discern those colors apart but it seems to just over 7.2. PoolMath said add 65 oz to raise to 7.8. Should I proceed and add another box? Added last night. Also, with CYA at 30...

Seems like it should be obvious to me but being new to using a test kit it got me wondering something on testing Chlorine. Have always used strips in the past. I have the TF-Pro test kit which has the daily CL and PH test along with the Chlorine Drop Test. The PoolMath app only has logging for...

I just started using the PoolMath app and wondered if logging daily CL/PH is a thing for anyone? If so, do you just leave the rest blank? I suspect most people don't log daily but thought I'd ask. thanks, -scott

I must say I am a bit embarrassed but some times you gotta rip off the bandaid. Been around a while but have always relied on a "pool guy" to handle water maintenance. We got sideways a while back and I just let him go. Tried to find someone else but the ones that showed up seems suspect so I...

@rstrouse - hope you don't mind me calling you up out of the blue. I see you have worked with some people on this (poolControl). I am trying to figure out an issue between my VS pump and Easytouch and @ogdento suggested sniffing the pump to see if I can see anything. I have always been...

I have an issue that I reached out to Maytronics support on and before I proceed due to cost, I wanted to run it by here. About 1 year or so back, I replaced my cable and bought the swivel type cable which has done as expected. A few months back I found that I can connect to the cleaner with...

Last fall my Easytouch Control and wireless module experienced the wrath of mother nature and I am curious if Pentair does factory repair. If so, anyone have experience with them? Something is fried obviously - cannot control any pump or actuator however it will occasionally move an actuator...

Recently had to replace my motor assembly on my Dolphin sweep and decided to take the plunge finally on the swivel cable even though it is so $$$$. I had heard comments before that it still tangles. Not sure what they were doing by mine is flawless. It is so much nicer and far less of an eye...

Not sure what is going on here, but I assume it might be the brain. Went to turn my cleaner on and it will move about 12" and shut down. Thinking it was my normal problem of the impeller being obstructed I took the cover off and found there was no obstruction. Put it on its back out of pool...

I have battled this a couple of years now. Neighbor has an Oak tree that extends over my pool. I had it trimmed back as much as I can but the squirrels sit in the top and drop acorn bits and small acorns in my pool. I cannot sit out there all day with my slingshot or air rifle to keep them at...

I have a very broad question but I think it may be valid. For someone that is very experienced in taking care of a pool, would having to add 2-4"/week cause you problems - assuming the pool was stable from the start. I am trying to understand the effects of having to add water to a pool...

ya gotta do that in texas. hopefully it will turn out well. picking out counter this weekend. wanted to do cement but i don't have time. need it completed by 6/1.

Our yard is aligned east/west and the ~5pm sun setting makes it a bit of a challenge when sitting outside. I am looking at mounting some kind of drop shade on the last rafter of my cover but not sure what I should look at. I was wanting to get something about 10'-15' wide that can lower 6-8'...

I am looking to add a gas heater for my pool deck area. I am considering Sunpak S34SBKT. Anyone have experience with these Gas heaters?

I am curious if anyone knows what it takes to replace an inground pool skimmer. I have a neighbor with an Oak Tree that appears to have roots that have cracked my deck and now is impeding on my skimmer. The skimmer is caving in a bit, has cracked and now my pool is leaking. I am going to have...

Retired my pellet grill for a Kamado Joe. Eventually will put it in an outdoor kitchen with a gas grill and boiling station. So much nicer than my old Traeger

With our pool work our pool guy installed a new heater - MasterTemp 400 NG. I had a plumber run the gas line because we were adding more line into our house for an eventual stove. The run to the heater is about 47' - level (~2ft off ground mounted to the house) from the heater in a straight...

It looks like on the Easytouch 8 there is only one COM port connection. SL2 and VSP manuals both say it is OK to have multiple connections to this one COM port. I assume that is right?

I have had my Mayrtonics A30i for a week now and it has rained twice here. I think the manual says to not let the power supply get wet even though to me it appears to be fairly water resistant. We were thinking of getting a Rubbermaid container big enough to store it in out by the pool and...

I have to say I am not that impressed with the App for my Active 30i. Scheduling is chincy. And it seems in order to do a manual run you have to turn scheduling off. If you forget to turn it back on (like I did the day I went to Vegas) it did not run on schedule for a week. I sure hope there...

I am looking for runtime recommendations for my Pentair VSP in Texas. I have heard 1hr/10degrees, and just 12 hrs. I was wondering what others run theirs at in Texas. I was thinking 3hrs high flow (while robot runs) and then low flow the rest of the day. But that is just a guess. Any help...

Pool is finished and I am in need of my robot ASAP - acorns are dropping. Does anyone in the DFW area know which dealers carry the M series? I need to get this tomorrow. I am going to Vegas for a week on Saturday and I need this up and running now. Thanks!

just got pool redone with an aggregate. in one day the neighbor's oak tree dropped a bunch of small acorns in my pool. went to sweep them out and they are already staining. still trying to find a local dealer that has the robot i want. in the meantime i have to manually sweep them. is there...