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    My new Black&Decker VSP and DIY pool controller

    Nice! Just got my Calimar pool pump installed today but my automation board is on backorder. Was thinking of doing something extremely similar with an ESP32 and Home Assistant. Unfortunately, the user manual for the automation board is extremely confusing to me for some reason. What is the...
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    Recommendations for Variable Speed Pump

    Copy that. I'm thinking the +1-yr extended warranty for $30 isn't a bad deal. I think I'm convinced!
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    Recommendations for Variable Speed Pump

    Good to know! Are you happy with the Calimar? If they are the same parts, I have no problem going with the cheaper one.
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    Recommendations for Variable Speed Pump

    Hello! I recently have been doing a deep dive into my homes electrical usage and came to the quick conclusion that my pool pump is by-far the biggest culprit for most usage over time. When running it pulls nearly 8A, close to 1800W. This is wayy to much and costs me nearly $2/day, in non peak...
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    White Build-Up in Main Drain

    Hello. New pool owner. Currently working on SLAM and running into some issues with holding the chlorine overnight. Decided to investigate all the cracks and crevices. Opened up the light niche and found a large build-up of white $h'*. Opened up the main drain on the bottom and found underneath...
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    Before and After Ascorbic Acid Treatment (Iron Stains)

    Looks good! Have you done any more treatments since? I just started treating mine for the Iron staining, hopefully I get results like yours!
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    Pentair Prowler 920 Question

    Just installed my 920 yesterday. The 920 is not bluetooth capable. It has the little bluetooth insignia, but that is because they use the same controller module for each model. Basically the only functions the 920 have are the weekly timer functions, which is the first set of buttons.