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Thanks. I did mention in the initial post that I thought the timing of when the problem started aligned with the solar heat installation, but I couldn't say for sure (now I know). The lowest I can run the pump and the solar heat without getting bubbles in the return is 1600 RPM. I just don't run...

Thought I'd update on my findings. I cleaned my filter and that didn't solve the issue, but after some more troubleshooting and thinking things through it appears that even though 1100RPM used to be enough for the spa overflow to work in the past, this speed is now too low with the solar heating...

Hello again, Thought I'd update on my findings. I cleaned my filter and that didn't solve the issue, but after some more troubleshooting and thinking things through it appears that even though 1100RPM used to be enough for the spa overflow to work in the past, this speed is now too low with...

Thank you very much for your response. I am definitely due for my spring filter cleaning so hopefully that solves the issue. Have had a few other home projects the past 5-6 months and just haven't been able to get to the filter. The filter pressure still reads at a reasonable level, but I do...

Thanks! I am optimistic this is the issue, which now gives me even more incentive and motivation to clean the filters sooner rather than later.

Appreciate the responses!

Hello. I have a VSP running 24/7 at various speeds and at some point during the day overflow from spa into pool stops working. The filter pump is on, the pool returns are flowing water, but the spa returns have stopped flowing water. I don't believe that the stoppage occurs in alignment with a...

Much appreciated! Thank you for the replies and assistance.

Thank you. I had the same thought regarding the lack of any direct pattern. The only other thing I can think of is that they are building a new ADU on our neighbor's property about 15 feet away from pool edge so it could be nails or screws. I haven't picked anything up in my robot, though. I...

Hello. These rust marks have started to appear along the bottom of my pool. Could these possibly be from the rebar given their shape/size? If so, is there any major concern? It's not ideal, but I can live with it from an aesthetic perspective. I am more concerned about whether it is something...

I didn't change Alexa. I just changed out the light fixtures and the connection through Alexa broke for whatever reason. I just reset my AquaLink transponder and also disabled/renabled iAqualink skill in Alexa and it picked up the new lights! All good now...catstrophe averted...ha. Thanks for...

I changed it because I wanted new lights. I recognize that it shouldn't matter...that's why I am asking the question because it isn't working the way it is supposed to.

Hello all. I have an iAqualink RS system and recently changed out my white lights for Pentair Intellibrite colored lights. The Pentair lights are controllable via the iAqualink app, but the voice control through Alexa is not working. I tried disabling the iAqualink skill in Alexa and...

Pool is in its 4th season. Admittedly, I question the contractor’s diligence when handling the pool startup. I made the mistake of learning how to maintain on my own later. A pool guy had told me a couple years ago that the area where the wall meets the pool bottom is fading because of the bad...

Thanks for the reply. My tap water is a CH of 120 so I’ll keep some product on hand to increase a bit. Much appreciated.

Thank you so much for the confirmation. Apologies in the delayed response. Another sizeable storm passing through this upcoming week. I’m concerned CH will drop into low 200s. Will it naturally rise over the summer or is it just something I should keep an eye on with CSI? At what low point...

Hello all. This coming summer will be our fourth summer with the pool (built 2020). I took over maintenance two years ago thanks to all the helpful folks here and have seen significant improvements so...thank you! My question now is about CH level. I have historically had CH levels on the...

This made me laugh...thanks. I'm a good rule follower. The wife teases me about always reading the instructions. We'll see how it goes! Thanks as always.

Would the ascorbic acid process stain or discolor dark grey pebble tec?

Perfect! My CH at 480 was easier for me to maintain proper CSI and LSI levels given my pool's tendency for a higher pH so this is comforting to know my water was in good condition all this time. Thank you again!

This is extremely helpful. Thank you. Between these two suggestions I think I am dialed in. Now it's just the question of the discrepancy with Leslie's test result, but I have a feeling I know where that answer is going to fall.

Thank you for this. I do have a SpeedStir, which definitely helps with things. I tried the metals interference guidance and I still experienced the fading endpoint. I had a bottle of distilled water on hand (thankfully) and that worked like a charm; however, I turned blue at 10 drops which...

Hello all, I am having a heck of a time getting results I can rely on when testing for calcium hardness. I follow all the steps, but sample never really changes colors from red to blue as indicated on the instructions. It does turn a kind of purple, which is what I have been relying on, but...

Thanks again for this information. A follow-up question if you don't mind. Looks like the installer did not cut the jumper. I suppose this makes converting to 1400 simpler, but how does it affect the continued operation of my 700 unit? I have always been getting the 120 error code since its...

Great information to know. I will need to take a look. Hopefully it's not a pain to reconnect, or worse yet, hopefully it doesn't require a whole new board. Thank you!