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I replaced the entire motor and basket assembly for about $200. Much easier than replacing just the motor. I had to repipe but that is easier than working with the motor mounting.

I could watch my Dolphin for hours. Especially when it tries to climb out of the pool.

I have a Dolphin and I love it. Have it for 5 years. Put it in the water and it's done. Suggest replacing it.

I have had a lot of pitting on my plaster over the past 5 years. The plaster surface is still original, this is the 14th year I have had the SWG and the pool. This year, the pitting has become quite consistent thruout the pool area, walls and bottom seem to have a common amount of degradation...

Yes I did. The one for $495. Hooked it up and it runs just like the Aquarite for half the price. The inline unit is the same size as the other, so swapping it out was easy. The only issue was that the flow sensor from the Aquarite did not work with the Pureline, so I had to install the new...

My Aquarite lasted 14 years before the board and transformer failed. I bought a "Crystal Pure Salt System" from INYO Pools. I've installed it. Everything seems to work, the generator lights work fine. However, the salt % stays at 0 PPM although I know I have at least 3200 PPM in the pool. I have...

I've had a Hayward for 14 years, it finally died (board). I don't want to repair it. I am going to buy one of these and will let you know the results. I also picked up a generator from a company in Aussie, only $195 including shipping. Many more salt systems down under...

This is exactly what I am looking for, will check voltage, etc, before buying what I need. Thank you!

I also like your idea, I am sure gravity will do its thing if you open the system to allow free flow. What about your pipes to/from the shed, they need to be blown out as well. Here is what I do: 1. I use a "large" (60 gal) compressor to blow out all the pipes. 2. I made a threaded pipe...

I've checked for power at the connections to the main board and I have power at the source (where the wires are connected onto the main board). Nothing beyond that on the board. I have also looked for breaks on the board itself (solder or plating on the board) and I do not see any...

I have no power at all to my unit. Replaced the current limiter 2 months ago, and the unit worked until last week. Checked for burned out components but do not see anything that looks burned. Is there a procedure to check voltage at various locations to confirm which board is bad?

I tested the unit at the local pool store and it needs to be replaced. Since the unit (T-15) is not working, could that cause the readings to go bad on the control panel. I am going to buy a new T-15 AND changing the current limiter on the control panel. Please let me know if you think I need to...

I have the same unit bought in 2003, my thread was from yesterday. I'm going to buy a new unit, for the price and effort, it's not worth trying to fix it. Buying a replacement unit is going to be easier for me, but it will cost more but save me time. I am curious about the cost of chlorine vs...

The 3.5 g/l sounds right. Converts to 3500 PPM. I tried to switch it to PPM using the method in the Aqua rite manual but it did not work. I don't know how it got switched from PPM to metric. Is there a way to "reset" the diagnostic to factory default to see if the unit is still operational...

Installed this unit in 2004, I am a SWG pioneer. This year the readout is not logical - I received the following results: Pool Temp - HOT Cell V - 30.6 Cell Current - 0 Desired Output - 72P Instant salinity - 0 Product name- AL-4 Sware Rev - 1.3 IT DOES NOT GIVE ME A SALT PPM READING So I...

I agree that a robot is great, I live in the Boston area and the pollen, then blossoms, then seedings, then leaves. I used to vacuum. Last year I bought a Dolphin. This thing is AMAZING. I could watch it walk up the wall all day. It runs for about 90 minutes, then I take out the filters, wash...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll update chemicals accordingly. I cannot get muriatic acid in Massachusetts else I would (unless you know how I can get it here...) I used to use Muriatic acid and the pH stabilized better. Haven't been able to get the acid for about 8 years.

I have a salt system. I check the chemicals once a week, typically: -alkalinity 90-100 -calcium hardness 200-225 -cyanuric acid 30 -free chlorine 2.0 -salt is 3000 PPM -pH 8-8.4 I need to add at least 2-3 lbs of dry acid (sodium bisulfate) WEEKLY to get the pH down. I also use a water clarifier...

I go to Ocean State Job Lot and pick it up for $1.49 for a gallon at 10%.

I just replaced my RAYPAK 400K heater. It lasted only 5 years before the bottom rusted out. The control panel stopped showing up (a couple of digits stopped showing up). It also would not light - suspect the igniter stopped working because I have had to manually ignite it with a lighter...

I bought a "Doheny's" same specs, complete with impeller and strainer for $200. I installed it yesterday and it runs great, and it is very quiet.:cool:

I want to replace the entire pumping system, including the basket strainer and impeller assembly. I'm looking at the Sta-Rite SuperMax, 1 HP. It's only about $350 for the assembly so all I need to do is wire it up and re-plumb the PVC to the new ports. Any other systems that work better, or...

The pilot works, I noticed the igniter will spark (to start the pilot light), and then typically the gas turns on for the burners. No gas to the burners and no smell of gas either. I do notice that the igniter will keep "sparking" after the pilot is lit. I do not understand why Raypak would have...

I have had a Raypak 265-280?K BTU about 6 years. 2 years ago, the igniter stopped lighting up the flame. I use a lighter to ignite it and this has worked for the 2 years. Now the ignite will spark (with the code on the unit as SPK), but even with a lighter, the unit does not flame up. I suspect...

:cool:I have the same problem. I have 3 different poles and all slip, even the expensive fiberglass one that I bought about 5 years ago. here is what I did: -align the length of the pole to the maximum length you need. -drill a 5/16" dia hole thru the pole(s) at a spot about 4" up from the twist...

There are way too many Dolphins out there with different product #'s. I see the "Dolphin Premier Robotic Pool Cleaner" on poolexpress.com for only $1047. List price is $1599. Is this similar to the Z5, M5 or does anyone know more about this unit?

I have had my system 3 filter cartridges for 11 seasons, I clean them twice during the season - once after about 2 weeks after opening, once in mid June after the blossoms, whirlybirds, and other tree leaves. I clean them again when I close the pool in late Sept/early Oct. Your cleaning issue...