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  1. caycarem

    Best pool cleaner for palm tree leaves?

    I have 6 beautiful palm trees around my pool. My Pentair Warrior SE fails to pick up the palm tree leave stringy, thin, long strips that are 8” or longer. Those strips sit next to the floor and also difficult to scoop up with a net manually, some are even 22” long. Anyone know how to deal with...
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    Aqua logic SWG transformer HOT and humming when off

    Hi Aqua Logic/Pro Logic folks, When the SWG is off, Its transformer in my old aqua logic PS-8 gets hot and makes constant low humming sound I can hear 2 feet away. Top right of The metal box is warm to the touch because of it. Is this normal? When SWG is running, it gets hotter. I just...
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    CMP high temp union work with Hayward Ecostar?

    Ecostar pump has a T-shape Oring attached at front. CMP union Oring has the usual round oring which hit the T oring when I screw the union into the pump. I am trying to make use of what I have while changing out pump/filter - could this union work with the T-Oring on (or taken Off) the pump, OR...
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    How old is this Pentair Intellitouch?

    Friend has this i5s +3. Never seen intellitouch with the breaker slots in the middle like Easytouch. How old would this model be?
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    Raypak 336A-EN Nat gas heater flame rollout

    Could use some help from the heater experts on this issue. Any idea what is causing flame rollout issue with my recently installed used Raypak R-336A natural gas heater? Seems to be burning below the burners and then roll out to front. I removed top layers until the exchanger and cleaned a pile...
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    Jandy Aqualink RS4 or RS8?

    other than having 4 more Aux, what else can the RS8 do that the RS4 can't? I don't plan to use or have pool lights, cleaner/jet pump, blower or any features.
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    Hose Bib between pump and filter for draining?

    I plan to redo my pad this weekend. is it a good idea to plumb a hose bib between my pump and the CCP420 filter? I'd place a 2x2x3/4" PVC Tee inline facing to the side, and thread a brass hose bib into the 3/4" of the T with silicone-teflon-silicone in the thread hopefully it can withstand the...
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    How to turn off solar heater?

    Hi, My solar heater does not have any checkvalves it seems, how do I best turn off and on? Can I leave the valve going up and return always open, 3 way valve open, then just let the pump turn on and off daily? Or do I need to close the 3 way valve first before turning pump off? I’m worried water...
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    MaxFlo XL 1HP SP2307X102

    after 5 hours of research I found this is the best bang for the bucks. bought 1 MaxFlo XL 1HP SP2307X102 for $395 at poolgeek. thanks for the recommendation!
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    Solaxx SWG $281 5 STARS

    This Solaxx saltron on amazon seems to get excellent review and very affordable, but rarely mentioned here. what are your opinions on it? http://www.amazon.com/Solaxx-SALRET20A-Retrofit-Generator-20000-Gallon/dp/B003WLU1J4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1371935214&sr=8-3&keywords=salt+chlorine+generator
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    Need quick advice. 5 4x12 aquasol panels $500 worth it?

    hey guys, i need a quick advice. someone is selling 5 4'x12' aquasol panel kits for $500. he said it's new he bought in 2011 and never used them. is this a good deal?
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    solar heater advice needed

    I inherit this pool below from previous owner in hayward, CA (94545) but for years we haven't used it that much maybe 5 times a year due to water always under 75 degree. took my 4 yr old to Hawaii recently and he loved it so much that now he wants to swim in our pool every weekend. Unfortunately...