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Could be. It definitely looks a bit like oil. Not sure what the smell is though. I feel like I need to somehow clean/scrub the bottom of the cover, but I’m not quite sure how to do that. Break out the scuba gear? 😉

I had that thought. It is also sometimes accompanied by a turpentine-like smell. I haven’t found any reference to that — not sure whether is it some algae thing or possible as you said the cover reacting to the chlorine.

Thanks for the replies about the Siemens breaker. Swapped out what i had for one of those and haven’t seen a trip since.

My pool for the most part has been very clean and clear thanks to following the TFP way, however I have noticed that whenever I open the cover, there is a film on the surface of the water that looks like it could be algae (or something else?). I tried to capture it in some pictures. It goes away...

The breaker is GFCI. I was mistaken though — it’s 20 amps. (Two 20 amps together — forgot about it being 220v). Is there a good way to stop the vsp from tripping the GFCI? Or do I just replace it with a non GFCI?

I have recently started having an issue where the breaker that feeds my main pump and my SWGC (through a relay on my AquaLink automation) keeps getting tripped at random times. I haven’t been able to identify a particular event that triggers it. I did just recently replace my single sleep pump...

So glad you made this recommendation. Finally got my V-Green VS motor (was backordered for ~6 weeks thanks to COVID), and installed it the other day. A little over an hour of work (on probably the hottest day of the year, of course), and I finally have bliss! Even at the speed that gives me...

Did you happen to compare the FC reading to your taylor kit? I agree that the pH seems to be right on, but it is consistently showing ~1.5ppm lower than what I get using the FAS/DPD test (which I think should be pretty accurate). I guess if it stays consistent, I can just add 1.5, but makes we...

I just got mine a week ago, and am still a bit up in the air about it. With and SWG and auto cover, and not using the pool daily, it has been a struggle to keep my FC at good levels (constantly adjusting the SWG output depending on my usage, and needing to test daily), so I am hopeful that this...

I am looking for the best way to get this set up. I have the v-green 270 on order (backordered until mid-july everywhere). Can you share how you set it up with the automation adaptor? Do you find that it is good enough? Before I drop the extra $200 on the adaptor, I want to be sure it does...

Makes sense. I think I want to go this way. So given my current pump is 1.25 HP, does it make sense to go with a 1.65hp VSP or a 2.7 run at lower speed? I guess either way I would replace the impeller as well. Obviously there is a cost differential ($400 vs $800), but assuming the lower...

Looks like they do! That is way better than replacing the whole thing!

Any idea what I would expect to pay for a 3HP VSP + installation in the new york area? My builder is quoting me $2800, which seems high. But I don't know. How involved is it to do myself? I am generally pretty handy with mechanical/electrical stuff, but haven't actually done something like this.

I had thought about doing something like that (or just something around the pump). But am more leaning towards the VSP now.

I know this is a super old thread, but I bought/installed the Chlorinator-Translator to connect my AquaLink RS to a Hayward SWG and it works like a charm. Thanks for the post!

Yes, this as well! ConEd will give me $400 to install a VS pump.

I have a 10x40 ft patio on the side of the pool, and then the pump is about 6 ft beyond that (behind some shrubs that do nothing as far as sound goes). It basically makes it so half of my 10x40 patio on the side of the pool is too noisy to really relax while it's on. Definitely sounds like the...

I've got five of them around, but the pump still bugs me. ;) Agreed the discussion was off topic a bit, but I always enjoy these threads. I am interested in the power savings as well. As far as the builder, I wouldn't want to be forced into the more expensive choice or something done...

I sort of agree. I wish I had done more homework and known to ask for it, but it didn’t even come up as an option. They just said here’s what you need. It doesn’t make sense to skimp on a few hundred $$$ up front — and it’s not like they were saving themselves money. They just passed on the cost...

Thanks. That was definitely my thought process. Is it possible to just replace the motor, or would I have to replace the entire pump?

I just put in a pool last summer, and love everything about it except that the pool pump is about 6 feet from the patio where we want to sit and relax. I am looking for the best long term solution to make my poolside experience more enjoyable (with maybe some other benefits). One solution...

CC is 0. I haven’t ever seen anything other than 0 (or at least less than 0.5). I wondered about that, but it seems to be connected (in timing) to the appearance of the film I see on the water (and sometimes something that looks a bit foamy for a few seconds right when I open it). Also, the...

I’m not using a cover pump. Is this more likely an inorganic source like that, or some organic thing?

I have an autocover, and noticed recently that when I open it, there is a film over parts of the water. It clears pretty quickly (goes into the skimmers), but comes back every time I close/open the cover. Seems like maybe something on the bottom of the cover. I have also noticed a faint...