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I'm pretty sure that it was Chemgeek that suggested this - in which case it is safe to say it must totally be OK to test this way.

Ok - that was fast, but I was only joking!

I've heard that you can bleach your chlorine to get it clean again.

There's really no need to use plumbers tape on the eyeballs (return jets). They should seal pretty well - and if a little water does get through, no biggie.

Easy decision. It's hard to put a value on the ability to have so many experts "on call", ready and able to answer virtually any pool related question - but I do know it's worth more than $100.

I had pretty much the exact same experience with the clip-on thingies. Seemed like a good idea, but they are near impossible to install from the end of a 15 foot pool through 9 feet of water. Once I got two of them on, breaking a third in the process, my Dolphin had no problems pulling them...

Am I the only one amused that the root cause was a root? :D Sorry, Jeff - not amused at your issue. I will add that if it were me I'd go with a plumber over an unknown pool guy. Good luck!

Thanks. I'll look into cutters. I saw a YouTube video where the guy used pool-specific PVC cement. Is this needed?

Thanks for all of the replies. Sounds like it's a good investment. Any tips on the best way to remove the old and install the new?

Are you talking about the valves in my photo? You're exactly right. That's why I need to replace one, and will probably replace all. Jandy NeverLube seems like overkill, but it's not sounding like there are many options in between.

Thanks for the response. What are the NeverLube like equivalents that would be recommended?

These are the valves that I currently have for my deck jets: I need to replace one (and will probably replace all of them), but I'm not sure what the best options are. I've seen a lot of recommendations for Jandy NeverLube valves, but I'm not sure if they are over-kill for this purpose...

The M5 has a middle roller/brush which prevents it from bottoming out on the drain cover.

Interesting. I downloaded the app (it's free), but you can't get into the app to look at the functions available unless it first links with a Dolphin. Guess it will have to wait until Spring. Thanks for the heads-up, though!

Cool. Thanks!!!

So just to clarify (and I've seen this asked in a few other threads, but I've not seen any real answers) - do you add antifreeze to your return lines? And if so, how? This year will be my first time closing myself. I have a Cyclone blower. My thought was to blow from the pump. When I blow...

I picked one up on Amazon (actually sold by third party sellers) I had my PB close the pool last year. In previous years they had guys that I knew, and the knew my pool do the work. Seems like last year the PB started to hire out the work to other contractors. The guys who ended up doing the...

Isn't it true that the colder the water, the higher concentration of salt is required? I might just be imagining this...

I keep mine on my covered patio. I don't think I'd keep it anywhere that doesn't protect it from direct rain and sunlight. ETA: just saw this thread - http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/83685-Dolphin-DX4-Power-Supplies?referrerid=29361 See RobbieH's post - it might be a good option to get...

1.) I have a pair of 80 amp fuses in my main panel for the sub panel. I have two pumps (I'm guessing both are 220 (220, 221, whatever it takes)), a heat pump, SWG and two pool lights. 2.) I don't know anything about the wire. The electrician ran it through my basement, but because it is for...

I'm pretty sure it was in the 3K range. I do have a heat pump, but I'm not sure how much that affected the price. He had to run 220 from one side of the house to the other, through my basement. I think this is what cost the most. He's an inspector for Butler County - it was really nice to be...

I went with AquaTech to build my pool. They are on Reading/42 just south of Mason. I'm pretty sure that most of the guys that they used to do the heavy work - digging, vermiculite, etc. were contractors. It might be worth calling them and asking if they can refer someone for these services. It...

I don't have any advice on DIY construction - just wanted to say welcome from another Northern Cincinnatian! There are some great DIY threads here, so be sure to check those out. There are also a lot of experts here that can help with plumbing, electrical, equipment, etc. questions, so don't...

Is it doing Jason's calculations? If not, I'd be hesitant to use it.

I recently had to drain and refill (had a leak which caused some wrinkles over the winter, had to drain most of the water to get the wrinkles out). I re-added salt according to Pool Math. I tested using strips - one strip from a pack that expired two years ago, and one that was not expired yet...

He asked "Any idea if that would cause a problem with it climbing walls too?" - "that" being the fact that he has a vinyl pool.

I've not noticed any issues with it climbing walls in my vinyl pool. Even in the deep end it's able to climb to the surface.

This is a good point. My pool is vinyl, so there isn't much traction at all.

I think that I've seen all of the threads on this issue, but I've not seen any posts discussing main drain covers that are solving the problem. I see one post that refers to a "smart ring" - is this what you're talking about? If not, can you point to those posts? Thanks!

I'm in the same boat with the Z5. Who did you buy yours from? I bought from Epic, but have not attempted to contact them yet.