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    Jandy Aqualink Z4 pump / solar controller misting over

    Some time ago I posted on this topic. This is now to tell anyone interested some findings and remedies so you don't have to go through what I did. Note first that the programming is on the removable controller itself (7 by 3-1/2 inches) not on the motherboard inside the outer enclosure. If you...
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    AquaLink Z4 Controller interface misting over

    Purchased summer 2018. Screen of the interface is misting over. Appears to be moisture in it. Also, there is crack in the face panel. Any ideas in fixes? If the interface is replaced, will it need re-progrmming or will the settings stay on the motherboard?
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    Comparison of Solar Heating Panels

    I have an existing setup with Fafco Sunsaver panels. Going to add extra panels and have been given three choices: Fafco, Heliocoil, and Elm. Is there a comparison of these three anywhere? Performance, reliability etc (I have costs already).
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    Repairing Gunnite Pool in Sacramento

    A twenty year plus pool in Sacramento with the plaster coming off. So I drained it and am looking at my options. 1) Sand blast of the plaster, apply a bonding agent and re plaster. 2) Jack hammer down to the original gunnite then plaster ontop of it. Obviously #1 is cheaper but does #2...
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    Big Algae and Peeling Cement Problems

    Early 2011 I realized that my in-ground pool had a low pH, down in the four range. It was installed around the late 1980's. I started adding soda ash to bring it up. It has taken since then over 60 lbs and still is only in the mid 6's, falling again after additions. Since then I have had purple...