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    3HP VS speed pump or single speed for solar panel equipped pool?

    I have the same pump...awesome thing is that you can set the gpm that you want and it will auto adjust the speed when the solar valve opens so that you are only using higher speed during those times. I have found that I don’t need a sun or SolarTouch.
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    3HP VS speed pump or single speed for solar panel equipped pool?

    I think that you would save money by going with a VS over a single. If your panels are like mine then they will require heat from the sun in order to heat your water, not just sunlight, and so you aren’t going to get much heat from them for probably half of the year. This means that you can...
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    Jets in my spa aren't blowing

    What type of filter do you have and has the medium been cleaned lately? I usually have low flow when my cartridge filter is dirty. I see that you have a two speed pump; are you running it on high speed when using the spa?
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    Pentair 520593 EasyTouch 4PSC-IC40

    A 220v circuit originates from a double pole breaker that makes contact with both legs of your main panel. This allows you to power your load(s) using both "hot" or "power" wires from the electric company. So, you need to run the two wires from the breaker, a neutral and a ground (both from the...
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    Hand Vacuum Recommendation

    I have used something like this with good results... http://www.spadepot.com/Spa-Pool-Pump-Vac-P9438C57.aspx?zmam=55673001&zmas=1&zmac=1&zmap=MT1037&gclid=Cj0KEQjw9YTJBRD0vKClruOsuOwBEiQAGkQjP-94lrp9WxjCu2BfgV9iAuIMvwU0AhLoBpgjHoKDbOAaAtKD8P8HAQ
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    Sydney Peak Stone Coping

    This is more the type of Sydney Peak that you are looking at:
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    Sydney Peak Stone Coping

    We had the stone installed and I am happy with it even though there is a higher rust content than I would have liked. The mason said that this is one of the more dense stones and that he wouldn't worry about it with salt systems. We didn't even recommend sealing it as he felt it is hard enough...
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    New Breaker Needed for Pump

    Check the current setup per the diagram on the upper right of the label. See which position the black arrow is in. If it is 120V then you can use a single. Is the pump on a dedicated circuit?
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    Plaster (Marble Dusting) & Plumbing Renovation cost?

    To be more comparable and clear on my comment - the tile price is pretty spot in to mine if just a regular porcelain. I went with a cheaper stone so there is a bit of price difference there. I don't know about marble dust but I went with quartz and my plaster quartz is a bit less as well...
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    Plaster (Marble Dusting) & Plumbing Renovation cost?

    I just paid about that same amount and had less work done. I imagine CA and NY rates are pretty similar.
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    Sydney Peak Stone Coping

    Hello Patrick - thanks for the response. I was afraid of that and will definitely have to get some information from the masonry team today. I am hoping a PB wouldn't offer a coping option that isn't good around pools!
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    Sydney Peak Stone Coping

    Hi everyone! Anyone have experience with Sydney Peak coping? We are having it installed next week as part of our pool remodel and the PB just dropped a pallet off. This stuff has rust all over it. Should I be worried about it staining the new white quartz plaster that they are going to install...
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    Basic Pool Automation

    Thank you for your thoughts on the Sun Touch. I am now leaning more towards the ET PSL4 or ET4. It is just going to come down to whether I want to pull new conductors. I don't think my pool has seen an upgrade since the 80's so it wouldn't be surprising if the electrical is no longer code.
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    Basic Pool Automation

    Hello and thank you for the quick response. I was originally looking into the Suntouch but then my wife hinted that she would like to be able to turn on the hot tub by pressing a button. From what I have read, the Suntouch requires a few button presses to turn the pool back on after turning on...
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    Zodiac Baracuda MX-8 doesn't move

    Hello - did you check the flow through the hose at the vacuum connection point using the provided regulator?
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    Basic Pool Automation

    Good Evening All, I have read through quite a few threads regarding pool automation and have reached out to Pentair with no response. My pool is currently under remodel and I figure now is the time to upgrade a few equipment items as well. The biggest change I want to make is upgrading my...