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I sent email to Pentair and they say the warranty is still 1 yr. So not sure which one is true anymore.

PG&E has $100 rebate, i did not see the requirement for professional installation for it. http://www.pge.com/includes/docs/pdfs/s ... atalog.pdf Follow all manufacturer installation requirements. • All pumps must be new, and must be purchased and installed between January 1, 2013 and December...

I was planning a DIY to new pump, been thinking of intelliflo for a while, finally when i was about to do this, i find this. 60 day warranty is show stopper for me. either its a bad product or they want to discourage DIY. I cannot risk replacing a working pump with something that is only...

did you find out? At least one website says thats true if pump is professionally installed. http://www.poolsupplyunlimited.com/best ... ump/136227 Pumps: 1-year professionally installed IntelliFlo & IntelliPro variable speed pumps 3-year warranty when professionally installed From what i...

Re: Pool guys CAULKED my Jandy Ray Vac Energy Filter in plac Old topic but helped me understand what that small filter is all about in my pool. Just wanted to add a note. thank you.

I have shingles too, probably asphalt. I notice that the caulk/cement etc used originally has become brittle and breaks away. I will investigate the tar solution. Thank you

Thank you, very useful site for anyone trying to handle things on his hown.

Another novice quesiton, do the holddown clamps need flashing? Or what to use for waterproofing roof for holddown clamps. Now i am up there, i want to take care of any small items that i have question about.

Thanks ike, One question for flexible connector, do you know if HomeDepot/lowes connectors would be ok or solar panels need special connectors like this one: http://www.capturethesun.com/components ... &part=0065

I removed one panel that was leaking. Actually it started as a water srinkler and later became a fountain, i do not now how to fix it so removed this panel. Its 47x120 inches, with 1 1/4 inch connector. Some images attached. I could not find any name on the panels. So couple of questions 1. Is...

I have a leaky connector between the panels. I wanted to replace it, so closed the valve to solar and drained the panels using end tap. After the water from tap stopped, i started motor to make sure no water goes to panels. The tap at end started having flow again, although slow flow, little...

Will post closeups this weekend. Thank you for all the help

Will try to do this weekend, the water has started looking normal color so thats good news for me.

Here it is. There are 9 panels. From looks of it either 4x8 or 4x12, not sure which one. cannot take picture of whole thing at once. Any ideas?

Sorry it took some time, needed to take picture, did not have it already.

1st time pool owner. Started experimenting to figure out my plumbing connections. So i find that solar panels get water even when i shut the valve, either valve or flow control is leaking. Solar panels also seem to have a leak, so my question is: 1. How do i know what panels i have - i read on...

Well.. I like to *think* i am still in bay area.

hehe.. SF Bay Area is silicon valley, east bay is east side of Bay. One house. I wish i could have one house that spans both areas..

I need to figure out an easy way to get water out for replacing. I am not sure if the pumping system has a way to drain. Any ideas on that? A search showed i can get sump pump rental at Home depot to help, but I am afraid, i do not know where the sump pump has been before..

Added info, i am in SF Bay Area, East Bay.

Thank you for warm welcome, yes i have been reading pool school. I did buy k-2006.

Thank you. The only reason I did CYA again was I read here that people got 90+ at pool store but lower reading when they tested with Taylor kit. I got higher. Significantly higher I believe. Wanted yo make sure maybe I am not supposes to test during slam.

I bought a home with pool. Pool is about 12000 gal + attached SPA Water seemed clear and there was a maintenance person. I decided to do it myself. There were more twists than in anticipated. The filter cracked, the pool vacuum base cracked, replaced both then water started turning green. The...

I recently bought a home with pool. 1st time pool owner and decided to maintain myself. Have lots of questions on the pool maintenance. Found this forum through search. I am already following some suggestions, although i fear i am not doing things in write order and have some questions...