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    Surge Protector (HEPD80) in Easy Touch Panel Box

    Hi guys, I read it was good idea to protect pool equipment by installing surge protector at panel box and I picked one up and ready to install. Just yesterday I had lightning strike near my home and we lost a Wireless Router and the Screen Logic that were hooked up in bedroom closet so I'm...
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    TF-100 Free Chlorine Test Results

    Hi all, after adding the R-0871 solution using the magnetic stirrer I notice after the solution turns to white if I wait a minute or so the solution starts to turn a little pink. Should I add more solution and record results or is the first time it turns to white my FC level? Thanks for any tips!
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    When to Clean New Pentair CCP520, Cartridge, 520 sq ft

    Great advice rphpool. Was told by plumber to wait about three months before cleaning filter. I have screen enclosure with no vegetation and get very little debris.
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    How to Run New Spa

    Apparently the crew that prepped the fittings before interior finish, including installing the internal spa jets didn't install the poly storm jets to manufacture recommendation which caused the water to back up into the blower. We found this out the hard way after cranking the jets up to full...
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    New Pool, TF-100 w/stirrer Test Results, What ya think?

    Hey all, I'm new pool owner, going on three weeks run time and after following advice of this forum I picked up the TF-100 test kit and that awesome little magnetic stirrer thingy. Here's the recorded test results... FC 2.5 CC 1 TC 3.5 CH 175 TA 80 - 8 drops when first pink, 10 drops or 100...
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    Solar Owners Whats Pump Speed and Run Time

    Hey all, I just had solar installed for my new IG pool and looking for others that have solar to chime on the pump speed and how long they leave their pumps running when on. I'll go first: Pump Speed 2850 RPM, Running 10:00 - 6:00 pm everyday. My solar guy set this up initially and after...
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    When to Clean New Pentair CCP520, Cartridge, 520 sq ft

    Hi Jim, I have 3HP VSP along with CCP520 filter. Pump running 2850 and PSI 23. Let me know if these numbers look right. So from your previous post when I see PSI tick up 5-6 points it’s time to clean?
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    When to Clean New Pentair CCP520, Cartridge, 520 sq ft

    Hi folks, I just completed my new pool a few weeks ago (OB) and looking for a little advice with cleaning the filter. We've been running three weeks and questioning when should I open and clean the filter? It's my largest piece of equipment and I've been pretty hesitant to tackle. Also...
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    How to Run New Spa

    So I have six jets total. Four are standard jets openings about 1/2inch and two jets are the Polystorm about 3/4inch. The blower will run when the pumps on low speed, but once I really crank the speed of the pump the blower/bubbles go away.
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    How to Run New Spa

    So we’’ve had new pool and spa for a few weeks now and I assumed the blower wasn’t working because if i turn the jets on and then ran the blower no bubbles were coming out. Tonight I ran the blower and bubbles came out but if I turn the jets on the bubbles would go away. Is there a sweet spot of...
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    Pentair Valve Actuator Install

    Quick update, if you open the actuator as James says you can turn the part 180 degrees to face the other way. A little more adjustment needs to be made to ensure the valve is opening to desired level but it works.
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    Pentair Valve Actuator Install

    Hey James, I tried removing the handle on the other valve and even removed the other valve to install this one first but there's not enough clearance as the body of the actuators are hitting. Kind of stuck here with what to do.
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    Pentair Valve Actuator Install

    Hi folks, Getting close to finalizing pool, acid wash today and I'm having trouble installing one actuator that will control the water features. I need to rotate this counter clockwise to align the screws but it's hitting another actuator. Any ideas how to work around this? Thanks.
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    Advice on OB Pool Design in Florida

    Hey any thoughts if the Pentair 3hp- IntelliFlo 011018 pump will operate water features? Also, anybody have the Raypack P-R406A-EN-X #52 (14945) heater? Will this function with Pentair automation?
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    Advice on OB Pool Design in Florida

    Thanks. I actually changed from 3' to 3.5' from reading other posts. Any other advice if the 3HP VFD pump will have enough power to operate the water features? Also, do you think three returns is enough?
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    Advice on OB Pool Design in Florida

    Hi all. Like other OBs after many months of interviewing pool builders and being blown away by some of the quotes I've decided to go the OB route and have been reading up on TFP daily! I'd like to invite comments on the proposed configuration, specs, and equipment list. Here are specs that...