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  1. drimran

    Cracking in grout over spillway tiles from attached Spa

    Hi everyone just looking for recommendation on any repair advice on cracks in grout located from attach spa spillway into a pool. Would appreciate any advice on materials to use to seal the cracks. Had this happen previously two years ago and had tiles repaired I was hoping to get this fixed...
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    How to repair grout in coping?

    I called my pool builder and he is really nice guy he’s going to send someone to look at the tiles. Pool was built 4 years ago. I will keep you guys posted.
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    How to repair grout in coping?

    Thank you for the reply, chemistry is good Here are some pictures.
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  11. drimran

    How to repair grout in coping?

    Hello, I just needed advice on what material or how to repair the broken grout in the coping tile that tile is located on the spillway from the Jacuzzi. I am assuming this happen because of the constant water flow over this area. Just looking on advice for how to repair this and what type of...
  12. drimran

    Pentair LED lights bad

    Hello just wanted to get advice regarding outage of my pool LED lights that are made by Pentair called Intellibright 5G. They were installed in July 2015. All of a sudden they stopped working I had an electrician come out who said they’re getting power but both lights are bad. My question is...
  13. drimran

    Alkalinity an PH question

    Thank you for the quick reply Jim. Just checked my alkalinity was 40 I think. I added an extra drop and the solution did not get any more red. I think I will stop trying to lower the pH so much that you suggest and leave it at 7.8. Thank you
  14. drimran

    Alkalinity an PH question

    Hello all, I have a question regarding alkalinity and pH of the water. My question is that my alkalinity keeps dropping when I add acid. Currently I had about 40 ounces of acid weekly to keep the pH at 7.6. The I add baking soda and the pH also goes up. I was wondering if there is something I...
  15. drimran

    Cartridge Filter Cleaning Tool

    I use the Aqua comb and like it. I find it much faster than using the nozzle on the hose. I have not used a filter flosser so I don't know the difference between those two are.
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    Jacuzzi heater turns off

    Here is a picture of the heater control panel. Spa is on but the heating light turned off
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    Jacuzzi heater turns off

    Hi everyone I have a question about my Pentair Master temp 400 Jacuzzi heater that seems to turn off before reaching the desired temperature for example the temperature was set at 97° and the heater stopped at 93°. I then had to physically go to the heater and manually increase the temperature...
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    Pentair cartridge recommendation

    Thank you everyone for your input. I just purchased a set of replacement Pleatco cartridges that I will swap out with my original Pentairs when I clean them. Great idea on saving the box!
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    How to place screen on filter

    Rph, yes the cartridges are pretty firmly seated. I'll try what you suggested Kadavis. Thanks everyone for your help
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    Pentair cartridge recommendation

    Thank you for all the replies and suggestions. My question is that if you have an extra pair of cartridges, Is it OK to have cartridges dry and that won't damage them?
  21. drimran

    Pentair cartridge recommendation

    Thank you for the advice. Does anyone recommend having an extra set of cartridges to swap out when cleaning the filter? That way you can swap the dirty cartridges and put in the clean ones so you don't have to turn in your equipment off for several hours. I read that soaking cartridges in...
  22. drimran

    Pentair cartridge recommendation

    I have a Pentair clean and Clear Plus cartridge filter. Model CCP 420. What replacement cartridges do you recommend? Also how often should cartridges be replaced? Mine are 2 years old and some of the bands are broken.
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    How to place screen on filter

    I was wondering if someone can help me I just finished cleaning the cartridges on the Pentair clean and clear plus filter. How is the top part where the screen is located on top of the cartridges supposed to be installed. I have attached a picture to show you how I placed it. Can someone let me...
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    Ditching robots and going manual

    I'm very happy with my Dolphin DX5s robot! I put it in on weekly basis usually on Saturday to run a 3 hour cycle then put it away in a closet! I don't leave it in the pool. Pool is spotless after the cycle is done. I don't have to run the pump at a high speed and it's whisper quiet. I agree...
  26. drimran

    Is my SWG going bad?

    When was the last time you cleaned the cell? Maybe there are calcium deposits on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Skim-A-Round Skimmer - Top surface

    I have this in my pool. I think I paid $150. I have mixed feelings about this. I have it connected to my suction cleaner and seems to do ok with cleaning the surface. It does take away from the suction of the cleaner though. I don't get too much leaves in my pool, maybe with someone with...
  28. drimran

    Is my SWG going bad?

    Thank you so much Jim for clarifying that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Is my SWG going bad?

    Hello all, I have a Pentair salt water chlorine generator IC40, and sometimes the cell light is on and sometimes it's off. Is that normal? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help with Pentair IC40 SWG

    I checked all the valves they were open. I increased the flow slightly from the pool suction cleaner to the skimmer and now the light for the flow is green. I'm not sure what is or what was wrong. All lights are green now. The cell light was green now it's off Sent from my iPhone using...