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I have a pretty basic pool pad setup. Built Right Heat pump, Pentair VS Superflo, Aquarite SWCG, Pentair Intellibrite light. I only have a single valve that allows me to control suction between skimmer and main drain. I would like to be able to do the following.... 1. Turn Heat Pump on and Off...

When the heat pump kicked on today, it was running at a slightly lower wattage than yesterday. I just recently started monitoring energy consumption of it via an Emporia Vue. It usually is right around 5.7 kwh but today slightly lower at 5.4ish but then it did something I haven't seen it do...

I have been trying to figure out the best setup to reduce electrical usage from our pool. In the past year, our bill has steadily increased and currently is over $200 and this time last year was about $120. There are a lot of variables (new pool heat pump, rate increases, working from home, etc)...

I have a T9 cell that is roughly 4 years old. It was reading about 3500 yesterday and then today I found it not generating and says 700. I tried multiple time to recalibrate but when I go through the procedure nothing actually happens, just cycles through the diagnostics menu (I have done it...

This will be my first winter with a heat pump installed. Currently I am letting my VS pump run 24/7. It runs at about 900 rpm 21 hours to let the SWG do it's thing and then from 11-2 it ramps up to 2200 which will kick the heat pump on. I usually will take the cover off and let my robot run and...

Two weeks ago today, did an ascorbic acid treatment using the method outlined here. The treatment went well, been keeping chlorine and pH at the low end until everything balances out. Added an additional 12 ounces of Purple Stuff last week and again today. I went out of town Friday and post...

I typically run my pump - 6-10 hours a day with output from SWG ranging from 40-70% based on chlorine readings done weekly. I recently installed a heat pump and I found out today it will run as low as 1100 RPM before the flow switch shuts it off. I have been lazy about maintenance last couple...

I was going to donate but then saw you get a nice discount from TFTKit and I literally just ordered a new TFT Kit. If I donate now, how long is the discount good for on a new kit when the time comes to order a new one?

First I am halfway through removing iron stains with ascorbic acid. I followed directions from forum plus Natural Chemistry directions on their product I used. I will attach before and after pics, but it's a night and day difference. I have two different spots, not sure what they are. First are...

We have owned our home for about 4 years now and the pool is original with the house about 16 years old. There is a screened in lanai, so even in S FL the pool temp rarely went over 84 and that is in the middle of summer with 92+ days and little rain. Our prior house had solar heater and no...

I did a fair amount of research, spoke to a lot of installers and contractors who also do repairs....anyone I have asked about Built Right had nothing but positive things to say. So now I am between which one to choose. They have a 115k BTU unit which is $100 less and supposed to be more...

I have an Active 20 that I have left in the pool 24/7 for 2+ years. I am about to do a little tune up as the bottom rubber strips are looking a bit rough, but otherwise it's held up quite well. I have also noticed the power cable/cord is disintegrating a bit. I am seeing little blue chunks in...

On the front of the cleaner where brush is, there is a rubber flap...door. It it held in by 5-6 notches. Mine came off and have put it back on 2-3 times but won't stay in place. It's not ripped or damaged, so not sure why won't stay in place. Just curious if anyone else had similar issue. I...

I did a search and seemed some do leave robots in 24/7 except when swimming. My pool is really only used weekends so I would love to leave it in and have it do a clean Tues and Friday...that way Saturday morning pool is ready to go and I just have to pull it out. Is this feasible? After...

I have a 9350 that is probably 4-5 years old. I have had no issues until this morning when I noticed only 1 wheel was turning. Pulled it out of the water and it seems that side is toast. I can freely turn the wheel that was working but the right side is frozen. I can replace the motor assembly...

Newly installed SWG. I did calculation based on 11,500 gallon pool which would of been roughly just over 300lbs of salt to get pool started I put about 260 in and checked next day to be sure I didn't overshoot...well I either have a smaller pool than I think or I suck at math but I am now at...

I have had one for couple years now and probably spends more time in water than it should. No issues so far with it but want to keep it humming as long as possible. Occasional seen horror stories about leaking seals and damaged circuit boards... Is there any preventive maintenance that can be...

I am installing this weekend and I see the need to have 12" of straight plumbing before the flow switch but is there a minimum distance needed before water enters the cell. My current setup has a 90 degree turn about 12" after exiting the filter then a longer run before another 90 degree turn...

I have to measure, but I believe our pool is 10-15k gallons in SW FL. My last pool we had solar which was nice, but certain times of the year wasn't quite enough to keep the pool an enjoyable temp. We also had horrible roof issues, so between the two I am hesitant to do solar again. I am...

I currently have a 3/4 HP pump with a suction cleaner attached directly at the skimmer (just moved so equipment in sig is wrong) also have a Skim A Round skimmer attached between the skimmer and cleaner. Problem is, not quite enough suction to run both....so once a week before work I turn...

I am buying a house with a roughly 15k gallon pool. Will have a superflo vs pump connected to an Intermatic timer. No spa, no heater, pretty basic setup. With no real need for automation, what SWG would be a good choice. In my current home have a AquaRite cell and controller. I had to replace...

I have an Intermatic X100 currently that goes to my pool light and controlled by a RC613 but when we bought the house the remote had been lost and it's in a very inconvenient location. I found a GoControl zwave switch GoControl Z-Wave Isolated Contact Fixture Module - FS20Z-1 GoControl Z-Wave...

I have a roughly 15 year old pool with all original equipment. It sits in the FL sun and it's worn out. I have at least 2 leaks, one of which is from the pump and I want to replace the filter, pump, and all pad side plumbing. Currently I have a 1.5 hp Whisperflo pump, Triton II sand filter...