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Hey guys I havve a low hrs Calimar VSP pool pump that is not turning on. It has no errors and has power and it looks fine it’s just not starting up. No noise no clicks nothing when I try manual mode or wuick clean. I believe this is the common controler to Black and Decker and various other...

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So 1 pos for Circupool edge, 1 neg for some Circupool unit…… Anyone else have any recommendations? I would have thought that this thread would have been filled with many opinions………………..

The unit is about 14 years old. The error is “No water”. Circupool told me that they cant tell from that if its the control unit or cell. Given that the unit is this old and they don’t support any parts other than cells it’s a gamble shortly after……

RJ30 is what is in there but it’s no longer supported.

Hi all, It’s time for a new salt system. I’ve tried to do some research and there is an overload of info out there. Hoping to get some current recommendations for my needs. Here is the information on my pool. Location Phoenix Size 17K gal Currently running a 1.5 hp VSP 2” system Thanks let me...

What temperature sensor? I don’t see a stinking sensor! Thats my entire point! Control box has a simple cable to the cell. It has three wires Ted Blue Black that connect to the cell. THATS IT. How can you sense anything from that? Possible to get a resistance measurement MAYBE but those wires...

I did. What are you actually suggesting? I am asking HOW the RJ30 Classic can perform a water temperature test given that there is no dedicated thermal sensor and no nly 3 wires to the swg cell. Yet I am being told by CP that the water temp is too low and that could be a reason for the no water...

I DID call them AND asked! I obviously did not get my answer and thought you guys might know. The reason why I’m asking is because I’m getting a no water fault and low salt. They told me that it could possibly be low temperature causing that. My salt is at spec 3500 but it is cold. So again with...

How does that get accomplished with a only 3 wires that also deliver power to the cell? Is it a resistance measurement on one of the plates?

So I don’t expect anyone necessarily to have any experience on the Circupool RJ Series Original Salt Generator but my question could be more general about salt cells and the control equipment. My cell has 3 wires to the salt cell only. No flow meter. Does anyone know how the salt generator...

Thanks. The information I was referring to is the flow curves for each pump. The Calimar is a lower flow pump but from what I am hearing from you all seems to be normal given that this pump is just not as powerful as the Whisperflow I had. Given how the VS pumps operationally work in the system...

Thanks. This is what I thought but wanted to confirm. Thank you. I guess this is a reason to have automation?

Hey guys I installed my new vs pump (Calimar 1.5hp) into my old set up. Because it does its own control and scheduling I left my mechanical intermatic timer “on” full time. I forgot that the chlorinator runs off that time. What is a simple and low cost way to control the salt chlorinator and run...

Replaced my single speed Whisperflow 1.5hp with a 1.5HP Calimar VS pump. Wanted a 3hp version but due to funding and availability I thought that the swap might be good enough. Looking at the specifications I think what i am seeing makes sense but want more information about general pool pump...

The quote I received was for a full chip out NOT a skim coat. Thanks for the background info on the “eg shell effect”. Good to know. When you say “don’t do it again” do you mean drain and fill emidiatly? I assume this is what you mean as nobody has been explicit about the drain and fill procedure.

Keeping my fingers crossed as I am not a congressman and hence don’t have a ton of money lol.

Well its looking good so far. Cleaned it with bleach. New filtration system is working great no leaks out of the gate. Hopefully I’ll get another year or so out of the plaster. I got a quote for $7500 to replaster and $1400 for new tile. I didn’t think it would cost that much but then again I...

Right on man thank you!

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Going to refill my pool and add salt. What salt do you recommend and how should I add it while/after filling?

Thanks. How long does a plaster pool expected to last typ Thanks. Yes the pool is 20 years old. Typically generally etc how long does the plaster hold up for in environments like Arizona? Any idea how much a re-plaster might cost ball park?

Will “re-hydration” re-bond the plaster? Seems like it wouldn’t. I don’t see how just filling it back up is going to be a good move forward. I am an engineer and know about thermal coefficient of expansion. Seems like thats what happened here. I see micro-factures around the delaminated areas...

Guy need some advice. I think I may have ruined my plater pool. While working on my equipment, I had drained my pool. It’s been empty for about 3 week here in AZ. I didn’t realize that there was a time clock set on a empty plaster pool. So as I’m cleaning today, I noticed large splotches. When...

Oh Crud I didn’t know I can’t leave the pool unfilled like this. Shoot Ok I’ll start filling it up tomorrow! I sure hope I don’t have any delam issues yikes…….. I lightly pressure washed it initially. Won’t do it again! Glad I posted! Oh and @proavia the PVC was already painted!

So I completed my system rebuild and I would like to get the pool as clean as I can. I had several quotes for Acid washing $550 and was wondering what I could do instead. What are your thoughts about cleaning methods for a plaster pool. Here’s what it looks like currently. Its dirty from sitting...