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    Which Aqualink Upgrade Kit do I need?

    I have the following Jandy Automation Control System according to the diagnostics screen: Year Installed 2005 Model: 8156 Type: RS-8 Combo Firmware Version: L I want to upgrade to the latest version so I can have phone and web based control. I use a Mesh Wifi System. Do I need the entire...
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    Source for buying Calcium Chloride

    Source for buying Calcium Chloride. Usually get this from my local concrete plant but they are not allowing retail customers at plant due to Covid-19. I’m in Atlanta so not many local sources for ice melt. Any ideas or online bulk sources?
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    Plug wall outlet for Polaris after going robotic?

    Should I plug the wall outlet that attaches to my booster pump since I will no longer be using. I replaced Polaris 280 with a Warrior SE. I do have a floor system and may get slightly better pop up pressure. Not that I really need to as the new cleaner is awesome! Should I also remove the...
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    Boric Acid Source

    I know a lot of people source Boric Acod from Duda Diesel on TFP. Just curious if the link below is legit and a good product at half the price. https://www.saveoncitric.com/boac50lbbag.html
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    Raypak vs. Pentair Heater

    I have a SWG 30k gal pool and replacing a Pentair Minimax 400 BTU heater. I am between the two following heaters: 1) Pentair MasterTemp HD Low NOx Pool Heater - Electronic Ignition - Cupro Nickel - Natural Gas - 400,000 BTU HD - 460805 2) Raypak Digital Natural Gas Pool Heater 360K BTU |...
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    Heater Reccomendation

    I currently have an older gas Pentair MiniMax Heater. Its not firing up and thinking of just going a full replacement instead of continuing to chase it with repairs. Have a 30k gal SWG pool in Atlanta, GA and will only use it to heat spa not pool. What gas heaters does the TFP brain trust...
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    Failing Air Blower Back Flow Valve

    My in ground Spa Air Blower (Polaris 1-480-02) which is installed above the water line has water pouring out of it when the spa pump is on but the air blower is off. I recently emptied the spa and pool out to acid wash and not sure if some of the acid got to the valve or I assume this is a...
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    Replacing Pentair Amerilites with Pentair Intellibrites and interfacing with Aqualink

    I have 2 Pentair Amerilites and 1 spa light. Pool lights have been leaking for years and I am ready to change out. I have a Jandy Aqualink RS control system with a One Touch keypad in my house. My question is whether I can locate the Intellibrite controller in a waterproof out box near the...
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    Help with selecting a New Pump!

    I have 4 pumps all of which are Pentair w/ Challenger High Pressure models as follows: 1) 2 HP running slide 2) 2 HP running a cascading waterfall 3) 1.5 HP running a floor cleaning system 4) 2 HP running the filter with in-floor pop up cleaning returns Bearings are out on the Main pump and...
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    How long do you run your pump?

    I live in Georgia and have a SWG in a 35k gal gunite pool with a 2 HP pump/sand filter. I am wanting to maximize electricity efficiency without sacrificing a clean pool. How long should I run my pump? Should I just keep cutting back the time until my chlorine levels start to drop in order to...