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    a strange "zero" under my user name

    I was updating some things in my profile and I think I set something, yet I have no idea what it was. Any ideas to make it go away? I'm more curious than complaining as TBH, Its not harming anything. tnx
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    I'm sad to report I will be boxing up the Scuba S1 to be returned. After 8 full cycles the pool still isn't clean. Large sections of the shallow end were not covered even once. Perhaps the shape of my pool doesn't match the programming. Hopefully this works well for others in their pool.
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    about seven feet. Once it finds its way into the deep end, it isn't easily heading back to the shallow end. I also have three drains in the deep end with safety covers that it bounces around on. I also have a bit of debris for it to clear so the basket gets full. That could be contributing...
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    It's kind of clogged with fine debris. I'm going to let it air dry while recharging. That should allow more to shake out
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    The basket needs to be hosed out to get all the debris out.
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    First run I used the mode where it does walls for the first 50% of battery, then the floor. Most of the cleaning was done in the deep end. It only made a pass or two through the shallow end. Basket was full when I pulled it out for a recharge. Tomorrow I'll use floor-only mode. I need to come...
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    It arrived today. I charged it and sent it for a swim a little over an hour ago. I went with the wall, then floor mode. So far it has spent a bit too much time in the deep end and very little time in the shallow end.
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    I just chatted with aiper online support and my order has not yet shipped. No ETA but I was told not to worry :rolleyes: edit: earlier this morning (Wednesday) I received email it has shipped and will be delivered Thursday.
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    what is typical time to ship for Aiper ?
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    looking for feedback on pressure side surface skimmers

    Thanks @JJ_Tex I'm wondering if there are other options. Pool Python looks interesting as it sits flush against the side of the pool, though (repeating what I read elsewhere) it doesn't appear to be available any longer.
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    looking for feedback on pressure side surface skimmers

    A pressure side skimmer uses water from a return inlet, or a dedicated pressure side inlet to power a floating skimmer. The flow of water creates creates suction and debris is captured in a bag. Pool Skim is an example. It connects to a return jet. Pool Python looked interesting but I saw a...
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    I ordered it Sunday. I have yet to get a tracking number or delivery date.
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    looking for feedback on pressure side surface skimmers

    A couple of times a year my pool is littered with debris from the surrounding trees, and much of the debris falls in the shallow end away from the skimmer. My main skimmer does a good job, yet when the wind blows the debris away from the skimmer it just sinks in the shallow end. Does anyone...
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    replacing easytouch 8 circuit board; a couple of questions

    Thanks @ogdento I stumbled across the actuator fix a couple of years ago. I had four pentair actuators fail and thankfully had not tossed them. Three were easy fixes with microswitches. When this first cropped up last summer the first thing I did was swap in a new ( repaired ) actuator and it...
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    replacing easytouch 8 circuit board; a couple of questions

    Than you @ajw22 I cancelled the controller board order and ordered four driver chips with 2 day shipping. The only flakiness has been the valve actuators either don't work at all, or only work one direction. Sounds similar to what is described in that thread. I'll post an update either way.
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    replacing easytouch 8 circuit board; a couple of questions

    Last summer two of the valve controls stopped working. This spring the main spa/pool relay only works one way and it gets stuck in spillway feature. I swapped the actuator ports and the actuators work fine so the board seems to slowly be losing its brain. I ordered a replacement 520657 board...
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    Aiper Scuba S1 Review

    that code worked today for me. thank you. rolling the dice on a robot...
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    Laars lx400 NG replacement

    Ok, thanks. I have a leak somewhere inside. I haven't had time to get into it to see if it's something easy, or if its the heat exchanger.
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    Laars lx400 NG replacement

    my 23yo Laars lx400 has started to leak somewhere and I'm considering replacing it vs repairing it. I have a pool/spa combo and with solar and a cover It is used to heat just the spa 99% of the time. It appears some are not avail in CA. What are people getting these days?
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    Adding Screen Logic ( 1? or 2?) to a 5-6 year old Easy Touch 8

    I wasn't the one that asked about different protocol adapters. The kit that I bought was like this part number and has all the same looking parts. I cannot easily access it to check for part numbers or revisions. Pentair 522104 Screenlogic2...
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    SWG costs

    '' Figure 1 – Ruthenium Price per Troy Ounce in USD by Month, April 2012-March 2021. Source: Paumanok Publications, Inc. Industrial Market Research – Monthly Market Research Report on Passive Components and Raw Materials. Paumanok has red-flagged this price increase for Ruthenium metal because...
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    <SOLVED> replacement motor for Sta-Rite IntelliPro VS 3050? is it interchangeable with a Pentair VS motor?

    Posting back with the results. I picked up a 350105S local with an option to return if it didn't work, and it works perfectly. Side by side they are identical except for color. My reason for buying this model was the black version was hard to find actually in stock anywhere.
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    need help reprogramming easy touch valve settings for solar.

    @Rocket J Squirrel Thank you again two years later :) My easytouch 8 lost its config again this winter and I thought I reset everything, yet for some reason, the solar speed was not kicking up when it went on. The search worked and I found this post, but thought I'd thank you again. Cheers(y)
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    Which route would you go with?

    Checkout pentair automation like an EasyTouch or an IntelliTouch. They have a product called "screen logic" which enables all the pool features to be managed by a phone app or an application on a computer. ( PC Or Mac). I rarely use the panel controls unless I'm servicing equipment. If your...
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    <SOLVED> replacement motor for Sta-Rite IntelliPro VS 3050? is it interchangeable with a Pentair VS motor?

    update: The Pentair 350105S (almond) is an identical replacement for the 357294 (black) except for the color. is the Pentair 350105S interchangeable with the 357294 ? They both look similar except for the tan color and a slightly different "fan" housing on the rear. edit: I'm finding both...
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    replacing IC40. will an IC60 work without other changes

    I have an Easytouch 8 with an IC40. If I wanted to, ( not sure if I do or not ) will an IC60 just work ? or are other changes needed inside the easy touch panel.