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Hi All, I'm trying to figure out if the Prowler 920 (*Same as Dolphin Active 20/S200) controller maintains its weekly timer past one week of work? It's selected to run its cleaning cycle every 3rd day. It's a new unit and at a house I only check on every other week or so. I can't seem to tell...

My parents have a 1994 Teledyne Lars Series 2 Heater that’s been in hibernation since COVID struck. Model is ESC250N. It was working 2 years ago, but now when the thermostat (potentiometers) move, I do hear a ‘click’ that it’s recognized temperature, but nothing else and it’s not igniting. My...

My Hayward H300 is interrupting my plans for a nice Sunday soak. the pump was on high, pressure is fine (18 psi) at 2900 rpm. Water is dribbling out at a good pace from the header. In the image, you can see top bolts showing rust and the water seems to be coming out of the top area there; the...

Looks like our 19 year old tank water heater is on its way out. Wanna plan on a replacement and really am torn on type. Our water closet opens to the outdoors, so I’m less worried if the Tank fails, so a tank direct-replacement may be OK for us. I’m reading more that the tankless may not be...

I‘ve got a relatively new (2018) T15 Hayward/AquaRite SWCG salt cell linked to a seperate control box that’s from 2013, then that’s controlled by my Easytouch automation. Every time the SWCG Aquarite control box turns on, a big (almost violent) “THUMP” is heard through the wall. I presume this...

Gotta expand my yard tool collection. I have dead palm tree frawns needing to be cut down and a couple trees needing trimming. It’s too much for my manual pole saw. I have many Ryobi 18v ONE+ tools, and was surprised to see HD sells a pole saw ONE+ 18v version. Seems to have received good...

Hi all, Will there be any issue of placing a 300 watt fixture in a niche that used to have a 400watt Amerlight? I can’t imagine so, but I’m hesitant for some reason. I think the niches are universal for all Amerilights. Just the same there shouldn't be an issue placing a 500watt fixture in a...

This is my first ever pool that has no Waterline tile-back when they’d use the pebbletec all the way to the coping. I have a ‘lip’ on one side of the pool (check out the video) leaving the pool feeling like a cool lagoon. I actually like the style, but will certainly revisit when it needs a...

Looking at my pool side paradise, I can’t help but sweat my water bill. My lawns wrap around my pool, and I also have a huge front lawn. My water bill is presently 20% above my budget and is becoming quite spendy. FYI: I don’t have a leak. I’ve been looking at rotary nozzles, and my water...

Since I figure many of us out here have pools in the desert regions of the South West, then there’s a high likelihood of us having evap coolers together. I’d like to start a thread about dabbling in operating and maintaining Evaporative Coolers, or the venerable Swampers as we know them out...

It’s been awhile since I’ve felt an earthquake this powerful, and seeing tonight’s 7.1 mag empty a bunch of water onto my deck was frightening. My thoughts are with the residents in Kern Co. To my California crowd, what did you see? Looks like I’ll need to check my CYA and Salt level ;)

Got my (used) ScreenLogic2 set up, but the wireless link clearly isn’t talking. The Protocol Adapter took the latest firmware update well and it can be found on the router with a dedicated IP address. I can see the protocol adapter on the app and Mac software, but it’s not picking up any info...

Does anyone know the part number for the Pentair Screenlogic2 4-wire green RS cable? Its the cable that goes from the Protocol adapter to the wireless system. I have purchased a used SL2 and it didn’t have that part. I would prefer to not jury-rig it if I can find the cable for a reasonable...

My issue is when I use the elevated spa, and am done and shutting off the SPA selection on the EasyTouch it resets the supply & return valves to POOL settings immediately. When I have a subsequent prime/pump on schedule, I have a dry pump. If I’m not outside the pump shuts off showing a dry...

My Hayward Filter utilizes a very poorly designed air relief valve (imho). It’s Like this. Or This. the valve stem is removable and contains 3 gaskets on the stem. I’m on my third set of gaskets... in 2 months time. Leaks develop and the gaskets are chewed up. What gives? Coming off of...

How can I better manage my chlorine level from my Hayward SWG? It just seems high to me. I normally kept my free chlorine level at 2-3 and with the SWG I consistently get TC: 5+ FC: 5-7 CYA (still settling): 60 I am running the pump for 12 hours at 1150rpm with output of 50%. I look at the...

CHECK VALVES: Looking at either a Magic Plastics Check valve or The Jandy style flapper slip style. Need a 1/2lb spring 2”PVC. The Magic Plastics one: https://magicplastics.com/magic-plastics-products/cr2-corrosion-resistant-check-valves/ is corrosion resistant and has a top screw-down...

Hi there, I’m new to automation with my EasyTouch. My neighbor, who happens to be a pool company owner in Oregon, has a lightly used Screenlogic2 kit that was removed after a customer didn’t want to pay for it. He offered it to me for $250, which is a good deal. I’m finding my in-home...

Here’s the results for the new pool chemistry. I’m managing 2 pools presently and sharing my test kit between the 2, so it’s taken a few days to get them. Honestly, I expected the pool company (who last visited last Monday-6 days ago) to have actually managed this pool...

Looking at rearranging plumbing of return side at pad for 2 reasons-flow arrangement thru pool/spa and a leak. 1) Flow arrangement: Return is setup so a check valve (see bottom of image) shares return to pool and (thru check valve) sends a small amount of water to spa for spillover. This...

Okay, where to begin! I’ve never ever had a full blown automation system, and my new house has a brand new Pentair EasyTouch 8 panel, and it’s so cool. It has a EasyTouch Wired indoor Control panel wired to the bedroom. I want to expand the system right quick to get the iPhone/IPad/Laptop...

Always love seeing all my fellow TFPers new pools and I’m thrilled to share my new pool (when escrow closes soon o_O). Built in 2000, 12000 gal Freeform IG pebble pool, and a huge 1800 gallon elevated spa. It’s my First stab at an SWCG pool, and happy it’s been freshly drained, acid wash/media...

Got over 2 full inches of rain in 7 hours today. Pool level is now completely covering the tiles and maybe a 1/8” up the cantilevered coping. Never had that much rain so quick since I’ve been here. I turned the auto fill and pump off preemptively. I’m contemplating the necessity of getting...

Helping a friend replace their single speed pool pump to VS pump. Hoping to get some varied input on what pumps TFP crew is a fan of? Cost is a big consideration. It’s a 1.5hp Pump for a 20,000 gallon pool with 500 gal spa. What’s the latest feeling in SVRS? I’ll be installing for them...

I believe most of the automation systems have some sort of add-on that allows remote temperature sensing. How about for the rest of us? I’ve found one that works (AcuRite 00617HDSBA2 Wireless Floating Pool & Spa Thermometer), but it doesn’t survive for long floating in the spa. Even the...

Zeroing in on a new home, and this post will focus on hopefully getting some input on how to upgrade equipment to build in: a) Automation and automation systems b) Pumps, heater, SWCG, motorized valves, lighting c) misc input on surface/tile/deck Home 1 has a pending offer, and we hope it...

How Do You Cut Your PVC? Ratchet Cutter? Oscillating Tool? Straight blade hand saw? Bench chop saw? My PVC ratchet cutter is great for 1/2-3/4 PVC, but I struggle to get anything 1.5-2 inch+ PVC cut flush. I mark a perfect circle using a rubber hose clamp, but just am never happy with the...

Hayward Tristar VS, still using same bulkhead union from Sta-Rite pump. Hoping to replace this entire piece due to leak. Leak has revealed itself and likely it’s been leaking for a while. The image hopefully is clear that there’s a space for a rubber o-ring on the pump housing itself, but...

Man, I am not catching a break with pool maintenance lately. Was out of town for the week and came home to a almost-overflowed pool. Water level is 2 inches below overflow pipe. Opened up auto-fill cover and the float valve is stuck in on position. Got it ‘kinda’ working again, but it’s...

Put in an offer and got accepted on a house and they have a heat pump and a gas heater. Heat pump to keep pools cool is becoming the norm. Heat pump is 2 years old and noted tubular insulation & tape on coolant copper line is flaking off. Tape notes it’s UV resistant (not so much ;)) I’m...