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Thanks again.

So if you were in my shoes would you run 2” up to the panels, or use 1-1/2 and keep 2” only at the pool pad?

Thanks…. Sorry one more question. I’m going to update all the plumbing at my pool pad to increase it from 1-1/2 to 2 inches. I’m thinking with all the bends and turns the additional pipe diameter will help with the flow. This is even though the three pipes coming in are 1-1/2 and the two outlets...

If anyone’s interested, the current version of the app lets you schedule run time.

Thanks Mark!

Old thread, but I'm in the same situation as you. What did you end up doing with the drain line? I wasn't going to add one, but it seems like a REALY good idea. Didn't see it mentioned above, but I assume the part where the drain line connects to the feed line should have a check valve so the...

FWIW here's a sat view of my house showing where the panels used to be on the left. Had the roof replaced and had to remove them, and would prefer to put them on the right side, hence up the left side, over the peak, and onto the right side. Reason why is the sunlight is better, and its safer to...

Mark- I have a question about solar pool panels and positioning. But first, my VS pump is going to feed my panels on the second story of my house. I may put them on the other side of the roof peak, which means I’ll add another ~8’ of vertical head in addition to the 16’ just to get to the roof...

Definitely, thanks

Used it one season as a backup cleaner for my other one that had issues. Good condition, also includes the $70 leaf pre-filter. Pickup around Northern Va, or if interested I can provide the box size and weight so you can estimate shipping. $200

Thanks, appreciate the feedback.

Is the seal the part with the ceramic ring? Yep yep, need to keep an eye on this new one. Maybe I’ll disconnect it and bring it inside every winter so I can inspect it. Thanks!

Thanks for the heads up Jim 👍

My pump was seizing up. Wasn’t expecting this when I took it apart. I *think* it’s salt, but really don’t want to taste test it. :sick: Not sure if this is normal with salt pools or indicates a leak. Either way I replaced it with a vgreen vs pump and a new go kit.

So if he was using a variable speed pump, with the higher HP motor, would it be better to a) get the bigger impeller but lower the rpm’s to some fraction of full rpm, or b) use his current impeller and use the pump at 100% some of the day then a lower rpm rest of the day? When I say better I...

So by tripling the hp, you’re able to run it at a fraction of the rpm’s?

Thanks mark. My motor was a uct1072 .75hp, 3400rpm, 115v/8amp attached to a Hayward Superpump. Just today I put a new vgreen 1.65 vs motor on the “wet side” with the .75hp rated impeller. My understanding is that with this impeller I’m getting similar gpm as my .75hp motor. Is that correct? If...

Thanks for feedback Jim, glad there’s nothing too complicated about this. So don’t switch the impeller?

I know that sounds like a huge step up, but the vgreen .85 motors are hard to find and are pretty much the same price as 1.65hp motors. Below are the reference numbers. My current motor is uct1072. .75hp, 3400rpm, 115v/8amp. Service factor 1. Questions; Basically, since I don’t need 1.65hp can...

James, I’m in a similar situation as the OP but my Hayward pump is up rated .75hp (uct1072). Guessing if I go with 1.65hp I would never want it to be at 100% as that may be way too much throughput for my system. May even cause a leak if there’s a weak part of the system. Basic math, I would...

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***SOLD*** Gently used. Tested it and works with my Active 20. The additional buttons on the control panel may or may not work with your robot. Not all robots support all features on the controller. If you're not sure if it works with your specific robot please check with Maytronics. $300 new...

I use an electric heating element to get my coals going. 10 minutes tops. If I'm smoking, I take it out after 10 minutes then hit them with a small, low velocity leaf blower for maybe 15 seconds. Thats enough to get me to 300-ish without going over. IF my goal is to get things to max temp asap...