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I'm faced with replacing a VS-3050. It cannot be repaired with a new motor. I installed the VS-3050 myself years ago. I am leaning towards a Pentair IntelliFlo3 11075. I am not sure if I need the I/O board or not. I have an Easytouch controller. Would this pump just plug in to the Easytouch...

I live in southern California in an area with real hard water, so am always fighting scale and due to the drought can't replace the water as often as I'd like. I could do RO, but that is costly. I like the idea of putting in a pebble surface, but wonder if it really lasts as long as 20-30...

In my drought stricken southern california water district, draining and refilling would be breaking the rules. You're lucky that is an option.

Also be sure to read myths #1 through 4 at the link below. This site can teach you how to maintain a properly chlorinated pool that does not smell like chlorine or bother your eyes. I have a salt water pool which still uses chlorine, but is easy to maintain. I would not consider ozone or...

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I have that filter. I'm pretty sure it turns clockwise looking from the top. Sometimes what I do is push the grid assembly a little counter-clockwise to help get the union loose. I hope this helps.

I'm going to replace my 120v spa light with a color LED from Pentair. I've already got the old light and wiring removed - wasn't easy. I have not purchased the new light yet. I am considering switching to 12v for safety reasons. I have read other threads that indicate when properly installed...

I installed a Pentair IC40 successfully. The hard part for me was that you are supposed to have maybe 12" of straight pipe going into the SWG, so accomplishing that was tricky given my existing layout. Once you have the plumbing figured out and know how you're going to power it, the actual...

I replaced my old pump with an Intelliflo. Hardest part was the plumbing because the old pipes did not line up with the new pump so I had to replace more of the plumbing than I anticipated. I think it took me about half a day including a couple of trips to the hardware store. Good luck!

I live in Tustin, CA and my entire home electric bill (no A/C) runs about $150 per month running my pump & salt system about 4.5 hours per day which I know is low, but it works for me - clear water and no algae. I probably spend about $20/month on acid, but I'm trying to reduce that. The only...

I'm not experienced enough to tackle 1-3, but regarding #4: You should be able to purchase 5lb of Conditioner (Cyanuric Acid) granules for about $20 at Home Depot. BTW: It is CYA not CYU. Just be careful adding it. Too much is a bad thing and after adding, it takes a week to show up on test...

I'm happy with my IC40 and the extra cost should only be about $75 over an IC20.

My system is also similar but without any solar. I never need to prime the VS 3050. I've never measured, but my guess is that the pump is approx. 18" above the water line and about 20' from the pool - maybe that helps. - Bill

Re: Cost of upgrading from manual valves to an automated sys I installed an EasyTouch, IC40, and VS3050 myself. I did have an electrician run more power out to the equipment pad. I have not added any remote capabilities yet, but probably will someday. I bought an EasyTouch bundled with IC40 and...

I consider myself an average DYI'er and I replaced my pump about 18 months ago. New pump was a different height than the old one so I either had to raise up the pump off the pad or lower in the intake. I choose to lower the intake. That meant sawing through 3 pipes below the 3 way valve and...

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So I have an in ground pool and spa with an overflow waterfall. When running the spa, I no longer consistently get bubbles out of the jets. I do not have a blower, just an air pipe. I recall there used to be some suction at the opening of the air pipe, but it is almost undetectable now...

They didn't verify my installation. I installed a Pentair VS pump myself and applied for and received the rebate shortly thereafter.

Re: Online retailers, is there a good guys and bads guys lis My personal experience with a1poolparts.com has always been good. Since I can do will call pickup, that is a bonus for me.

Jason, Agreed, but increasing CYA well beyond the optimal level for a given SWGC would require more chlorine output, wouldn't it? I was fighting too high CYA for years before I discovered this site and quit using tabs, "shock" and advice from the PS. Thanks

Great question! I won't attempt an answer because I'm no pro, but it is a question I've often wondered. Could the SWCG manufacturers have a conflict of interest on CYA levels knowing that higher CYA means more SWCG usage shortening the life of the cell?

Jim, When I added my SWG last year, I wound up removing one 90 elbow and added 3 elbows, but I added sweep elbows and I didn't notice any difference in flow. I didn't measure it before and after. I could not find sweep elbows locally, so I ordered them online - I forget where. I was more...

I've always wondered the same thing. Thanks for the enlightenment - this forum is great! Much more wisdom here than my local pool store.

Consider also that DE filters have grids that eventually wear out and they are not inexpensive. I'm not sure how long they're supposed to last. I replaced one set after about 7 years. The grids get holes in them and leak DE. I got by for a while patching the holes with silicone but eventually...