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Jim, Thanks for that pointer. I had done some searching but hadn't found that thread. I guess I'll just have to stick with the looking outside method for weather :)

This is more annoyance, but I'm curious if there is a fix. I have had the Screenlogic2 interface for my Easytouch control center for several years and for it's part it works well. However, when I open the PC version of the app and go to the status screen, the weather info it reports, both the...

I agree with most of the others - if you've got a covered patio that can shield the TV from the worst of the elements, a regular TV is the way to go. Bought a 60" that we use with the expectation that if it crapped out after three years, I could probably get a new one for the same or less -...

So, you think it's mostly likely confined to the unit and wasn't some kind of surge from the main box? I just want to make sure that I'm not going to fry another one first thing because there's an upstream problem that I haven't addressed.

Just finished my fourth summer with my pool. It was setup with the IC-40 SWCG run by an Easytouch 8 control panel. A few weeks ago, despite the generator indicating it was running normally, my chlorine level started dropping. A few days later, no lights on at the SWCG and the status on the...

Yeah, I need to remember I'm not on the AV Science forum :) AVR = Audio/Video Receiver which is what your Onkyo is. Typically they do only pass the video signal to the TV as the internal amps feed the audio to the connected speakers. My AVR has a Zone 2 audio feature and I have that driving...

How do you feed everything to your indoor TV? Are all your sources using different inputs on the TV, or do your run everything through an AVR? If you have an AVR, you could add an HDMI splitter (or a lot of newer mid and higher end AVR's actually support 2 HDMI outputs natively). With that...

This seems like the best spot to share this one. For those who can use them, I found Sams Club today put their outdoor deck umbrellas on clearance. They had been $115 for 10' diameter tilting umbrellas. Today I found them for $50. The color choices were pretty limited at my closest store...

Re: NEW STEREO RECEIVER GETTING TOO HOT AND SHUT DOWN, NEED great minds, good sir.

Re: NEW STEREO RECEIVER GETTING TOO HOT AND SHUT DOWN, NEED Based on the description of how you are hooked up, it doesn't sound like an impedance issue. You should have separate amps for the front and surround connections. I would check the wiring at all your connections to make sure you...

Unfortunately, I wasn't home the first time it was fixed and I figured it was a fluke failure for a relatively new actuator. Now that it's struck twice, I'm taking more of an interest. I'll probably play around with it some more per your suggestions.

I'm afraid that one would be a challenge as I don't have a lot of exposed pipe before it goes underground to cut in a check valve. For now, I've used the selector switch to move the actuator into the correct position for pool circulation and and the hot tub level is holding properly. As a...

Alright, This is the second time in recent months that I've had an issue with one of my three way valve actuators not working correctly. It's still under warranty, so it will be fixed. However, eventually it won't be and I'd like some feedback on if this is something I can deal with myself...

That is looking like a nice approach to getting your tunes out by the pool.

That is a sweet setup. Will be looking forward to see how your pool build goes and fits in. Out of curiosity, did you leave provisions in your Zone 2 speaker wiring to be able to extend out and get some speakers around the pool itself?

Saw this article today. In case anyone needed inspiration on why we take care of our own: http://www.angieslist.com/articles/5-secrets-most-pool-companies-won%E2%80%99t-tell-you.htm?CID=TBL345&utm_source=taboola Being written by a pool maintenance company owner, it's no surprise he left off...

I can definitely vouch that having no CYA will suck up your FC in a hurry, especially if you have clear sun on your pool during the day like I do. I think the OP meant to tell us that he never saw the black dot disappear during his CYA testing. Would you guys recommend that he does his...

I do have a table in my pool (see sig for pictures). Where the table is, the "floor" is raised about a foot above the main pool floor. It is also at about the opposite end of the pool from the Polaris port, so the unit is pretty much at it's limit of the hose when it is near my table. haven't...

Final update - as I suspected, it was the SWCG. Pentair sent out a guy yesterday and my wife thinks he was skeptical coming in. However, he told her that the old one read low salt and when he swapped in a new one, it read the correct salt level. So, maybe it was the sensor part itself and not...

Yes, I purchased an all Pentair system, so I have the three year warranty. Now that I've done some due diligence and the unit still thinks the salt is low, I will be contacting my builder for a warranty call.

Well, I think I'm going to have to call the builder for a warranty check on this one. Got a chance to do a cleaning on today. As before, nothing in the way of bubbling and no signs of scale buildup on the plates. Still reading low salt and after a couple of days, FC is dropping to 0.5 or...

That's the thing, I've been keeping up with everything else pretty well. My CYA has been on the low side at around 40 (I've picked up some more to bring it back up), though I don't see that one causing me a low salt reading on the unit. Didn't get a chance to open the unit today, I'll probably...

Entering into my 2nd summer with my pool and I'm about ready to punch my SWCG. It's a Pentair IC40 that came with the build last year. Through the winter, I would get low salt readings on the unit, even though testing with the Taylor drop kit would show good salt levels. So, I attributed it...

Alright, I've been doing pretty well following the recommendations at this fantastic site and my pool has been looking and running well since I put it in last summer. However, one area I neglected was with the acid washing of my cell every three months. I didn't do my first wash (in part...

I'll give another endorsement for the TF-100 kit. I bought mine last summer after I had my pool put in. Once you get used to it, the testing is quite easy and will give you a clear picture of what kind of shape your pool is in. This site has been quite a treasure in helping me maintain my...

I concur with rolling the dice on a "regular" TV if it will be in an area that is at least covered. My TV is on a wall of my covered patio and I also use a grill cover to shield it from rain spray when it's not in use. So far, so good. I figure even if they go out on me after a couple of...

My signature should have a link to my backyard sound/video system writeup. One thing I recommend for you is a speaker selector switch and dedicated volume controls. Even if you never adjust them after install, it allows you to balance the sound of your different zones. I've got one set of...

That is probably the issue then. I've been having the circulation pump run for filtration, but the output has been disabled. I'll kick it on tomorrow and see if it reads. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Here in the last month I had been getting a low salt reading. I had attributed it to the colder water. I've checked the salt level with the Taylor kit, so I know the level is good. Yet this week, when I check the reading under the diagnostics, I was getting a com link error. The manual said to...

I see there are a number of posts regarding SWCG and winter temperatures, though I haven't quite found one that answers my situation. This is my first winter with my pool. Being in Houston, I keep it "open" as we like to make use of the hot tub on occasion. Here during the last month, the...