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    Bubbles in returns w/ Solar.

    Ike, I followed your advice (move VRV to feed side and lower elevation (6ft lower)) .... and my bubble problem seems to be fixed. No bubbles running at 2200RPM! I'll keep dialing it in but I believe you solved my problem. thank you ! Paul
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    Bubbles in returns w/ Solar.

    Replaced old 2HP with Pentair VSP. FAFCO Solar. As I start to use solar, getting bubbles thru returns. The amount of bubbles is proportional to the RPM of the VSP. (2200RPM = lots of air, 2300 = less air, 2400RPM and above - champaign bubbles. At 2400RPM PSI is 16. I Replaced VRV. Cleaned DE...
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    Air Bubbles in return when solar is on - would love advice thx!

    Andy714, have you considered replacing the o-ring in the solar valve (valve you turn to send water to roof)? I thinking if this o-ring is bad, your system would suck in air as the water goes up. I'm having a very similar if not exact same problem. Replaced old 2HP with Pentair VSP. FAFCO Solar...
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    Purex Titon MiniMax 400 Heater not working.

    Well, as Rosanne Rosannadanna would say... "Never Mind". The problem ended up being that the electric Jandy valve switch on the suction to the pump was inadvertently in the middle position (off) vs the down position. I must have knocked it when cleaning out the pump basket. Thus the jacuzzi...
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    Purex Titon MiniMax 400 Heater not working.

    Dear Pool Gurus, I have a MiniMax 400 heater (vintage 1995) which has been working fine since it's purchase/installation. Suddenly it is not performing. It will not 'heat' water passed 80 degrees. The unit has 4x indicator lights and 2x dials. Power light is on, Pressure light is on, Heat...