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Thanks for your responses. Jkozas: sadly, none of the topics you list match my issue. I think I have simply hit end of life.

Anyone have an idea of what the average working lifespan of a Dolphin Z5 is? Mine is entering season #9 and seems to be konking out. It does not complete a full cycle of cleaning - stops 1/3 of the way through a normal cycle. Thanks

Quick update. First, thanks for the prompt replies and advice. It is truly appreciated. Second - I am not nearly as bad a shape as I originally imagined. When I saw my predicament, I definitely had water pouring from filter housing. Bad news, certainly. When I examined the location it...

We had 10 degree temps overnight. I kept my pump running all night. This is not my first freeze rodeo. I have a 1 year old Hayward filter. Just 10 minutes ago I walked outside to find water pouring through my filter, basically through the seal between the top & bottom of the filter housing. I'm...

Thanks all. More info. The original electric box operating the timer is still good. I can hear the clock/timer mechanism operating. : ) Seems that my problem is at the pump. I do not have a volt meter, just a voltage checker with a little lamp that illuminates when an electric current...

Good questions. The pump display is blank. The old timer is still present and sits between the breaker & pump. The switch in the timer is set to 'on'. The pump is standalone. I do not use any automation devices.

As of 11/30/2021 I have a new pump, a 3.0 HP Pentair Intellifo2 VST. As of 6/21/2022 7pm (or so) the pump has stopped working. There is no electricity getting to the unit. First thing to check was the circuit breaker. Sure enough, the breaker was flipped, so I reset the breaker...

Current status. Not much has changed, or has been learned, unfortunately. I did find that the pressure release valve on my filter was leaking air. Yes, not water. Appears that my pump was not even getting the filter completely full with water. Pressure release valve has been replaced. In the...

Brief update. The basket catch filter right in front of the pump was pretty full. Cleaning that resolved the 'bubbles coming through water return' problem pretty quickly. I still woke up to an empty reservoir (the basket catch location) and see no above ground evidence of a leak. Shame on me...

We had the big freeze in TX a few weeks ago. I managed to keep my system from freezing up. Unfortunately, it is apparent to me I have a leak somewhere. In the morning, before the pool pump kicks back on, the basket catch in front of the pump intake is empty of water. I have never seen this...

Thanks. This has been helpful.

thanks for all of the assistance. I met with one of the contractors I am accepting bids from today about automation. Seems that since I am 'just a pool' (no spa, no heater) my contractor opines that automation does not provide much value to my situation.

Well, I have not given it any thought as I did not know I needed to think about it. Happy to read an article or link related to this topic so you don't have to rewrite the article.

Thanks for the explanation. FWIW - that pump is about to disappear. It is dead and getting replaced in this larger project. So the entire configuration is open to redesign

What is meant by automation? I have a timer that turns my pump on & off.

I am about to enter into some renovation work on my pool. One issue I have is some pretty severe calcium build on my pool tile. We just completed year 21 with the pool. About 10 years ago I exercised the elbow grease to scrub the tile with pumice stones, with intermittent spot scrubbing. I...

I have a 21 year old pool. I have been following BBB practices for the last 10 years. I am very seriously considering installing a SWG system for chlorine. Are there any serious drawbacks I should consider before doing this? Thanks

I'm curious. Is there shelf life for the various chemicals we use for testing our pools? I have a 2oz bottle of the R-0871 I ordered from TFTestkits. I think I am in my second season using it. I have lost confidence in the results reported on the chorine tests. I have run these tests often...

That was it. My remote had the short run setting turned on. Thanks for your help,

Good question. I have no idea how to operate the remote. I have played with it a couple of times. I must have goofed it up.

I've had my Dolphin Z5 for 3 weeks now. Darn thing is great! Except for the very first run in my pool I have not seen my Z5 climb the walls of my pool. I have tried just about every handle position available to adjust Z5 running properties. Guidance appreciated. Thanks

So - problem resolved. Had to return original unit to Maytronics. Some delay in getting shipping label as all of this started just before Memorial day. More delays due to work travel. Epic Pool Supply shipped a new replacement unit. I finally got my robot in the water this morning. I'll just say...

Yes, Cheryl. She has been very helpful and pleasont to work with.

I emailed & called Epic Pool Supply on this one. They were great. I ended up sending them video of the issue and we are in process of getting a replacement. What with holiday weekend and shipping times looks like almost 2 weeks before everything settles. I'd post the video here but it looks like...

I have unpacked and assembled the robot caddy. I started to remove the plastic protecting the scrubbers, when I found that one of the housing lids covering the filter does not latch. And I cannot adjust the latch to make it catch and hold the cover on. Has anyone else experienced this - new or...

In case anyone else is looking to order a Dolphin Z5, I read another thread that mentioned coupon code Dolphin100. This coupon is still active, but it is now a $50 coupon.

This review is very helpful. It has helped inform my purchasing decision. Thanks

Thank you both for your recommendation. I actually read several posts about the Dolphin prior to your responses. Spent a few weeks pondering your opinions, and I'm likely to follow through on a robot purchase. Either of you have an opinion on the Polaris 9450? Thanks again.

My pool is a sand trap. Texas winds, 2 dogs who think the pool was built for them, and I live next to a 1/4 acre horse pen. That horse pen is a sand pit, they kick up dust all day long. My Lettro Legend works quite well, but it has never been great at picking up sand particles. Manual sweeping...

I have to add too much acid too frequently to maintain pH. Hoping that bringing TA in line with recommendations will help balance the pool and reduce acid demand.