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Retested using the "fading endpoint" method and got a very clear CH reading of 675. I suspect my testing methodology has become lax here over time. My CH level has crept up and I have not really noticed. I will partially drain and refill ... when it gets a little warmer! Thanks for the help.

My initial (fearful) reaction was that I've done something so terrible it's leached out of the plaster. But I don't know if that's even a thing really... so you are right; I have no explanation for where the calcium has come from - that's why it's surprising to me. It's a fair call on the...

Sorry - I should have mentioned that. Very little fill water. Some, but not much - we have had enough rain to keep things topped up. No Cal-Hypo. The only chemicals I have added in the last 6 months have been Bleach and Muriatic Acid

Hi Folks I've been running the TFP way for a long time. I don't post here much because I don't have a complicated set up and, I guess, I have been pretty lucky too! ;) For the last several years, over the winter, at the point the water temp drops into the mid 50s F, I take out the SWCG, do one...

Hi Brian - Longest I've waited is 15 mins. Most of the time right now i'm giving it about 2 mins.

OK - this one is officially on the back burner. The issue is so exactly repeatable that it's possible for me to do whatever I need to do to keep limping along, provided the thing keeps running to a schedule. I think I also have flow rate issues but I need to get my filter cleaned before I jump...

Hi All back home and back on the case of this one. Jim - this is an easy one to answer: No, the pump does not start but as expected the pump's display says: "Pump Address 1 DISPLAY Not Active!" Correspondingly if the pump is started up again, while in service mode, then I make the switch to...

Hi Jim (and anyone else who wants in on this puzzle!) Assume nothing when it comes to my pool knowledge! It's self taught and has more holes than Swiss cheese. In this instance though.. Yes, pushing the mode button twice AUTO > SERVICE > TIMEOUT > AUTO. Yes, when in auto pump looks like...

Re: IntelliFlo <> EasyTouch issue - The Return! Thanks! That was not something I had checked! Sadly - No delays or alerts.

Hi both To detour on wiring for a moment. Yes, it's a mess... a beautiful rainbow of a mess! It's not one of my creation, and i don't think it's go anything to do with my problem here, but I have poked around enough to be able to explain it. Its a 240V system so there are 2 x 120V feeds that...

All I got a new IntelliFlo i1 pump as part of a pool remodel. I had some initial issues which Jim R helped me work through in this thread. That highlighted some SWCG issues... that I've just fixed with the help of several folks in this thread. Posting those links as they contain some...

All Reporting back to close this thread out. In my case the flow switch was broken. The cleaning kit arrived first, so I removed the cell and cleaned it thoroughly. The flow switch was visibly scaled but not stuck. Reinstalled the cell and still no joy on the flow light - stuck on green. That...

Hey Jim - I started another thread so you didn't feel obligated to come back for round 2! You know when I get this flow switch working again I'm going to have more questions for you about flow rates & pump speeds, right? :) To confirm, because both Jim R & Philo picked up on this: In normal...

Fair point - Summary: Is it worth fixing a 4 year old IC40 with a broken flow switch or do I just replace the whole cell? Trying to aviod the replacement.

Hi TFP Gurus I'm looking for advice on my IC40 - I've read some of the threads in this part of the forum and edumakated myself a bit, but have some specific "advice to me" questions that I'd love to get some opinions on from folks who've been there and done that! Background: Previous owner put...

Hi Jim No warranty on the SWCG - it's not from this round of upgrades it's now over 4 years old. I'll fly solo on getting that fixed - or maybe just replace the cell? For now though, I will agree - yep! good! Thanks for all your help! Cheers MattJ

Jim Sorry for the delay in replying. Had to jump on a plane first thing this morning. This trip will also delay my troubleshooting until Friday! Also means no pics as it was dark when I read your post last night and when I left this morning - sorry. Those will have to wait for Friday too Yes I...

Hi Jim - I'll have to go line by line on this one. Lots to digest! I don't understand it either. Lesson learned that I need to be more of a PITA at the time. The breaker in the house is 20A. There is no breaker at the pad just a single 20A toggle switch. OK - that was a good exercise. I went...

Hi Jim Pump came on at 8am this morning so looks like I am, indeed, back on schedule there. Thank you. :D I made the mod you suggested to the pump page for the "cleaner" circuit and will check that out today at 11am as I am working from home. If you have time to help me clean up a loose end...

Hey Jim Thanks again for the continued advice - I think you may be on to something with the egg timers! I know not what they do but there is a good chance that when I came to "fix" everything this evening... all my eggs had timed out! Here's a missing piece of info... before everything went...