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I see what you are saying. If i can find a large enough flat tool to stick in the slot in the back, I could rotate it that way. That's a good idea. I've got an assortment of flat files that might be big enough to engage the slots in the back and I will use a pair of vice grips on the file to...

Nope, the remaining portion of the UWF is completely inside the wall of the pool. I found a tool that could have helped if the "nubs" of the UWF were still present: http://www.toolsforpools.com/lassenterprises/Polaris_Wall_Wrench.html Unfortunately, the part that broke off had the "nubs", so...

Here's a problem that I am trying to deal with. Customer is running a Polaris 280. I have serviced the pool since May 2011. I noted a while back that the Universal Wall Fitting (UWF) had not been screwed into the wall completely since before I started servicing the pool, maybe no more than 50%...

I hate to bump old threads, but I wanted to weigh in on this issue. My customer has a very new pool (2015), and the o-ring in the Fusion expanded to nearly 1" bigger than original. It got to the point of being impossible to fill the tab cylinder and get the collar back on without major leaks. I...

Diagnosing something like this is difficult over the internet. My first inclination is that the Kreepy is sucked down to the floor of the pool. If you are not using the regulator or the regulator is faulty, the result would be the same. It sounds like pushing it with your pole is allowing for...

Thanks polyvue! I had a sneaky feeling that was what was happening. Clearing one issue revealed another.

Hey everyone, Just finished cleaning an Aqua Rite Turbo Cell for a customer. Their Pro Logic readout had been displaying the typical "Inspect Cell + to Reset" message which I reset after reinstalling the unit and tying up the cables with zip ties. This and "Check System" were the only "out of...

Wow! Great feedback! I learn something new every single day. It makes sense that the flow would need to be strong enough to force out the air but I never thought of it. The filters on these pools are maintained regularly (usually when PSI is up 8-10 over clean). I was unaware of the red...

I've been fighting 3 Rainbow 320 10-tab chlorinators all summer on 3 different pools :x. When the pumps shut off for the night, the water drains from the chlorinators. When the pumps turn on in the morning, none of the chlorinators refill with water. Random information and thoughts: I have...

Which Skimlite pole do you use (and why)? My old Pentair aluminum pole's locking mechanism is worn out. Nothing like giving it a good push and it telescopes on you! :shock:

Yes, I had noticed diagram 3 when reviewing the manual earlier. I did not test for CYA while I was there (low on solution) but I would guess it was zero. All of the SWG pools I maintain had zero when I began servicing them (but not anymore!). I've just never seen a case where all the chlorine...

Today was the first visit to a new client whose pool is a few months old. Upon testing water chemistry, the pool had -0- chlorine even though their Pro Logic/Turbo Cell installation was set at 60% output and the filter pump is programmed to run 8 hours per day. The diagnostic menu on the...

Thanks for the reply. You have the same concern that I have...that the bag appears to be held open all the time. I think I'm ordering the Red Baron because of its construction and options.

Anyone here have experience with the DuraPro M-16 Leafing tool made by Skimlite? I am very interested in this item, but want a little feedback before plopping down the bucks. Here's a link: http://skimlite.com/m16.html. I am particularly interested in durability and ease of use. I am also...

Two things to check: 1. Make sure the reading on the flow gauge is halfway between "min" and "max". Don't just guess at it. 2. As pikeman mentioned, check the shoes. Each shoe has a wear line on it. When the bottom of the shoe has worn up to any part of this line, it is time to replace it...

Our Pentair Easy Touch System is kicking on the pump at an air temperature of about 36° for "freeze protection". This is really frustrating and a big waste of money having the pump run all night (and sometimes all day) until the temperature rises. Is there any way to adjust this setting to...

Thanks spishex. Any idea on a brand of generic switch or maybe a website? Googling did not get me anywhere (so far). Thanks.

I agree with chem geek's ranking 100%, although I have no first-hand experience with robotics. The pressure side Polaris line with dedicated booster pump do an excellent job, especially with a fine mesh bag which captures dirt, sand, and other small stuff. As far as my own Kreepy Krauley, I...

In my experience, few PSI gauges accurately indicate "clean" or "dirty". Most of my clients' filter gauges don't budge off a certain PSI, even if the filter is very dirty (my own Pentair filter gauge included). This is particularly frustrating when clients, thanks to their PBs, believe that...

For anyone with Aqua Rite experience: I have a customer whose dog chewed through the connection wire between the Aqua Rite flow switch and the Aqua Rite control panel. Can this wire be replaced? It looks like telephone wire that could be spliced back together, but unfortunately the wire was...

Just for future reference, I use a rubber mallet to GENTLY tap around the perimeter of the filter just above where the clamp would be. Then I hit the side of the top half of the filter, near the top, with the heel of my open hand and that usually does it. It is essential when reassembling any...

The customer ended up replacing the entire filter with another Hayward C-4000. He wanted a quick and easy replacement which he got since the plumbing did not need to be modified in any way. I had gotten to the point where I was ready to drop him as a client because algae was starting to form...

Thanks folks for the responses. So far, the customer has been unwilling to replace the housing. The leak has expanded to the point where the autofill can no longer keep up. Despite my written warnings, he continues to run the pump.

Hi everyone. Can a cartridge filter housing be repaired? I have a customer with a Hayward C-4000 filter housing that has cracked on the bottom and is leaking a moderate amount of water. I believe the housing is made of fiberglass. Do they make repair kits that will withstand up to 50 psi...

Good thought, but the plumbing "expert" at the local home improvement store didn't think that the plug would be able to handle the 20% muriatic solution for the 30 minute cleaning cycle. Thanks anyway. Anyone else have a suggestion?

I have a Pentair Intellichlor IC40 unit that is telling me it needs to be cleaned. Like everything Pentair, you have to buy additional stuff to take care of the problem. In this case, Pentair Intellichlor Acid Cleaning Kit ($27.00 including shipping). This is actually a PVC cap that screws...

I got two very good bargains at http://www.patioumbrellas.com. Cruise the clearance section now and then for some good deals. I got two 9 foot, tilting umbrellas for under $100 each with free delivery.

Today I got the customer to confess: because he suspected a leak of DE back to the pool, he did not recharge the filter after backwashing it. He has been running the filter for 7-10 days with NO DE IN IT! He also said 'some guy' replaced the pressure gauge on the filter and that it never...

Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. I guess something else I could do is see if I get water to the pool by putting the valve on 'recirculate' and see what kind of throughput I get by bypassing the filter. I will also look for leaks around the pump itself. If those fail to pan out, I will...