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    Pentair intellitouch automation questions...

    On the old IS10 Spa side ( or any for that matter) , it will only show the Spa Temp.... its done like that to make it more confusing an already confusing system.. when you set up the pump in the menu , you just assign "triggers"... run the pump as slow as you can, then set a trigger for the...
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    HELP!!! RE-PLUMBING A DISCONNECTED SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM

    if filter is packed , then getting a prime will be tough.... may need to clean the filter... also make sure since water was hot you may need to fill Pump Pot full with water after the replumb.. and check to see if water leaks between where the motor meets the pump , sometimes you can ruin the...
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    Gunite pool leak help

    i guess its just a location difference, we dont have the deep ground freeze here in Bay area CA..... so i will bow to your knowledge in that area Swimcmp
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    HELP!!! RE-PLUMBING A DISCONNECTED SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM

    the only negative to the waterfall is that it bypasses the Solar, ( if the solar is there and does not leak) ... do have have any good pics of the panels ( before it snows again).. would like to see if they were drained... if they have not been drained and with the snow... i would say the solar...
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    HELP!!! RE-PLUMBING A DISCONNECTED SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM

    is this a pool spa combo? the returns would indicate a waterfall or spa return and both sides on the returns have the 90 ortega check valves... is the equipment below water level? or above? cause there is also a check valve on the abandon suction line... It also looks like the solar is...
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    Gunite pool leak help

    I was referring to the situation stated here, I did say Nitch in particular ... since the leak stopped at the exact bottom of skim throat.... I had not heard of steaks being driven so i did not even consider it. I see so many times when people attempt to replace repair the hard stuff first ...
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    Gunite pool leak help

    I am with Swimcmp, if its stopping at the bottom of the skimmer throat , then its a 95 percent chance its leaking in the throat. more so given your skimmer stays full. what type of epoxy did you use did you clean the two surfaces well, then when you applied the Epoxy did you smooth is down to...
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    HELP!!! RE-PLUMBING A DISCONNECTED SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM

    before you make plans for your re plumb, you need to make sure you identify your lines, from the new photos you posted , it looks like a suction line was abandoned also.... (1st and last picture) could be main drain , but i would want to know why is was abandoned. good luck G
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    Pool Light Upgrade...LED or Not?

    depending on how old your Anthony light is , it will be hard to find. they were custom made for Anthony ( the Older Ones). and the new 10inch housings may not fit in your nitch. You need some one who has pulled an Anthony light since generally they are old and the Light Cord or cable if you...
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    HELP!!! RE-PLUMBING A DISCONNECTED SOLAR HEAT SYSTEM

    It was common with that system to have the "Antho Chlor" with it , it looks like it was removed from the system when some of the upgrades were done to the equipment. i can almost Guarantee that system was an Anthony "skid" which usually came with a purex pump and purex DE filter , very old...
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    Salt Reading too high & Chlorinator replacement questions

    Re: Salt Reading too high & Chlorinator replacement question In agreement with Mas985 the cell has no control over that , I would stick to the proper cell made by Goldline , i have not seen an aftermarket ver of that cell, but i would not buy it . you will more than likely end up buying the...
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    Salt Reading too high & Chlorinator replacement questions

    Re: Salt Reading too high & Chlorinator replacement question Wondering what type of system you have, most cells are rated at 10,000 hours , thats 5 to 7 years for most pools. i would take the 50 % offer , and then buy a digital tester for your salt. test strips are unreliable over time. if...