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    Retrofit aqualink with aquapure

    I'm in process and noticed there is an optional multiplex board called out that I do not have. Can I jumper from the power interface green,yellow,black,red comm interface directly to my aqualink rs board in parallel with my wifi unit J1? Or can I use the second unused connector J4? TIA
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    Mastertemp 400 ICM re-wire

    Pools just opened and I had a dreaded red service light with no ignition on my master temp. After a little debug it turns out some rodent made a lovely compact nest in my ICM box. Many wires have the insulation removed but the wires are intact. I'm sure I could get away with taping a few of...
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    Aqualink power center

    The install manuals are clear as mud. My iAqualink system did not include an Aquapure originally. I want to add one before our upcoming season. Will the PLC1400 just connect in to my existing system or do I need the control center too?
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    Aquapure or something else, iaqualink

    I've got an iaqualink system. We're interested in moving to SWG to ease the day to day liquid chlorine maintenance. I often see people recommend to stay in the ecosystem if you have automation. Upon my review, it doesn't look like the aquapure has any real "intelligence" back to the iaqualink...
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    Iaqualink app broken

    Anyone else having this issue with android?? This is also impacting my home assistant instance, but they are acting differently. Android -> after logging in/out cannot connect: "There was a problem establishing a connection. Please refresh and retry" Never see my system. Home assistant->...
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    Removing excess grout?

    Is there any 'safe' means to remove excess grout from Pebble sheen finish? It may be too late but two years ago my PB came to repair my waterline tiles and had grout overshoot into the pebblesheen. Don't get me started. Long story short, my Aqua Blue has some splotchy gray spots bleeding in...
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    Check valve stuck closed

    I've got a jandy clear check valve that I think may be stuck closed. This is for the jets on my spa. The separate pump turns on but the check valve never opens allowing water to flow out to the spa. The other main filter pump works fine allowing water to circulate through the spa. Can I open...
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    Tile grout

    I've got the thinset selected for my waterline tile repair, but I realized I don't know what grout to use. People seem to swear by e-z patch products but my grout is gray. Any thoughts on what the original PB could've used? To note, the tile I'm repairing is their botched job they repaired on...
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    Calcium Indicator clogged

    Over this winter both my R-0011 nozzles clogged on my 2 bottles. The kit was kept indoors in my garage. I'm sure they saw some cooler temps. Question is, if I used a needle to clear the clog, is the underlying solution ok? What about other items in the test kit? I wasn't thinking I'd need to...
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    Pb4-60 humming

    Spun the shaft, seems to spin easily, depending on how the shaft is rotated the hum is different which makes sense based on the way motors work.. Finding people say the start caps go bad pretty regularly. 1. How can I test the cap before sourcing a replacement? 2. This booster is less than a...
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    Stay jandy or...

    I've got an iaqualink automation system. It's great, although we have nothing to compare it to. That being said, after my ammonia incident, it's clear we need to automate delivery a bit. I've seen it's best to stay with the swcg of the mfg of your automation if available. In my case the...
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    CYA mystery

    I had a thread in my build going last season and assumed this was newbie error. This season I'm convinced something else is occurring. Cya levels middle of May was 35 after adding ~128 oz of dry stabilizer. This was up from 0 after pool opening. Added another 3-4 lbs plus a few tabs after I...
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    Cost benefit of the swg

    I'm looking into a swg for my aqualink system. Doing a cost analysis on my chlorine consumption. Assuming 3 loss a day and about 85 "sunny" days in my season. I'll need about 50-60 gallons of 12.5% bleach a season. Add in a couple slams and maybe we're at 70 gallons. Price is $2.99/ gal here...
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    Opened new pebble sheen with stain

    Brushed this but didn't go away, currently SLAMing. Only thing I can think of is this past october I needed to siphon the pool to lower the level after it was closed for the season. Rust spots? Pool completed last August, is this worth contacting pebble tec? Vitamin c? It's in my deep end...
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    Rain Garden near pool equipment?

    Our equipment sits above our patio/pool by about 1-2 feet, we have a corresponding retaining wall in front of the equipment and then a low dirt area maybe about 40 sq ft directly next to our patio. When it rains this area has flooded in the past. Nothing that stands longer than 1/2 a day or so...
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    Pavers cracked by cover installer

    My looploc cover was installed this past fall after our build was completed in August. I scheduled my opening and now I'm noticing pavers are cracked by the anchors. 3 pretty bad 3 hairline. Also there's one extra anchor that isn't used, clearly installed in the wrong location. Should I expect...
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    Winter level

    Pools been closed, but we've had a lot of wet weather. Looked out today and saw the water is above summer levels and nearly to the point of being above coping... Water was drained below returns but like I said.. it's been wet. First winter with the pool, should I pump? I'll need to get a pump...
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    Skimmer/pcv ?

    Just turned my pump off 24/7 mode on my new pool. Now when running, my skimmer empties and then my check valve closes. I resolved by shutting my skimmer off and going full on main drain.. but now skimmer suction allowed? This very well could've been happening for the last two weeks, but I...
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    Cya mystery

    Back story I added 2lbs 8/21 2lbs 8/23 2lbs 8/27 CYA makes no sense.. Shocked for the first time last night, I assumed my cya was ~40 even though it measured 25 because of the delay I've seen previously Target was therefore 17 ppm This morning I was at fc 16 ppm and cc 0 Tonight: FA...
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    Keter on sale

    Amazon today only.. after seeing the rave reviews in tfp about these, I picked up a set!! Amazon.com : Keter Pacific 2-Pack All-weather Adjustable Outdoor Patio Chaise Lounge Furniture, Brown : Patio Lounge Chairs : Garden Outdoor
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    Plaster startup + closing

    My pool will finish tentatively 8/14. Pebble Tec complete and Water in. Reading: Pool School - Start-up New Plaster I'm concerned about a few things: Is the break in period 3 weeks? Closing procedure on the pool school has a SLAM involved. It's very possible, I'll be closing the pool in...
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    Pebble Tec before/after decking

    Can Pebble Tec be applied before decking? I'm trying to gain some leverage against my PB and one option I have is to have decking installed by a 3rd party. I can tell the PB it can be done sooner, as in 1 month sooner than what they are proposing, but this will leave the PB sitting out in limbo...
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    Pebble Tec builder levels

    Anyone know the difference between Authorized Applicators, Elite Builders, and Certified Builders? Can all 3 apply the finish? I assume these tiers are associated with how much the company pays Pebble Tec, but is it on actual install basis or more along the lines, if you pay $25k/yr you get the...
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    MA: Door Alarms

    So in MA code is: 9. Where a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier one of the following conditionsshall be met: 9.1. The pool shall be equipped with a powered safety cover in compliance with ASTMF1346; or 9.2. All doors with direct access to the pool through that wall shall be...
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    Yard speaker planning

    We are in the process of building out our pool and I'm designing our outdoor audio system. Plan so far... Unfinished section of basement will hold the following: 2 - MX1260 2 - SMP250 8 - Chromecast Audio Yard will have this monstrous array: 16:crazy: - LS3-PE 2 - OM-SUB200 Idea is to...
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    Freeform in MA

    Finally our pool begins! Today was dig day.. finally.. long over due! We were slated to start 5/1 and being about a month over has been frustrating but we're finally digging. :D All was going well and then we hit ledge.. :( good news is it was not cost prohibitive, our overall base is solid...
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    Pool wanted in Massachusetts

    So my wife and I have been looking for our home for nearly 2 years, we've been through several offer situations on houses with and without pools knowing that a pool is a must have for us. We have finally found the house for us and had a well known and respected vinyl installer come out at our...