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    Pump Slow Drip at Motor Assembly; Question on Plumbing Configuration

    Hi folks, been a while here but could use some more expert advice. Had my pool just over 3 years now, and like everyone in south Texas this week been keeping an eye on things with the below freezing temperatures. Everything seems to be working ok, however, I went out to spot check pumps this...
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    Is my Pentair Intellivalve Actuator broken?

    I'll try to keep this short...I've got a Pentair Intellivalve Actuator that allows me to automate filling my Glacier Pool Chiller. Cleaned out the chiller basin to prep for firing it up for the first time this year, however, when I activated the Pentair Intellivalve via my IntelliCenter...
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    Removing Lens with O-Ring on Pentair ColorVision Bubblers

    Question for folks: does anyone who owns Pentair ColorVision Bubblers (with GloBrite lights) successfully removed the Lens with O-Ring? I am in need of accessing the Diffusers to clean them and I am not able to get the Lens off. I’ve got 3 bubblers and I’ve removed the cover ring and 8 screws as...
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    Check Valve Positioning/Placement

    I have a quick question regarding the placement or positioning of a check valve specifically designed to keep my spa from losing water. I've attached a picture of the check valve in question, and while I know I've seen this setup before, and while my check valve is Pentair, I was reading in the...
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    New Pool - Spa (& Pool) Losing Water

    Pool finally completed its initial fill yesterday! While it was extremely exciting, the enjoyment was short lived. I noticed that the spa was not holding water which based on my researching I immediately checked the Spa Suction valve. It is on an Intellivalve valve actuator and when I checked...
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    Need some clarity on my lighting situation: Pentair GloBrite LED Bubblers & IntelliBrite Color LED Pool/Spa Lights

    Could use some guidance and clarification on my lighting situation. Quick background: Final stage of the pool build completed today (acid wash) and pool is currently filling as we speak. That said, we just had our 3 Pentair GloBrite LED Bubblers installed as they get placed after plaster is...
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    Placing Equipment order this Friday (8/21): Looking for Guidance on Pump for Water Features

    Planning to place my pool equipment order with SCP Distributors this Friday for my Owner PB and think I've got everything nailed down with 1 exception and could use some clarification/understanding/guidance. Details of pool/spa combo in my signature but will be a 17K IG with elevated spa with...
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    Automation Questions

    @Jimrahbe Stumbled across this as I was doing some searching of my own regarding equipment and pumps. I'm a newbie and doing an owner pool build in Houston TX and we are starting our dig 9/3. Wanted to get your opinion on a couple items if you don't mind: 1) Was originally looking at the...
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    Homeowner Pool Build - Looking for some equipment guidance

    New member to this forum, looking to get some advice and guidance on pool equipment for my own personal homeowner pool build. Slated for Gunite currently Sept 7th though I know we may slide depending on weather. That said, we are doing a freeform pool/spa with a few basic details that include...