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    Repair Pentair Grid

    I am closing my pool and notice dirt particles coming from my returns. Long short 3 of my grids have small holes. I plan to try to make a repair and use a t shirt and crazy glue it over the less than 2" hole's. this is a temporary repair of course unless it works real well. :) Any...
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    Pool math app suggestions

    Suggestions 1. When you tap on an item for instance PH. General information on what this does. If it’s too high this happens, if it’s too low this happens, it’s more important with a liner pool compared to a concrete pool etc. etc. etc. 2. The ability to graph your logs over variable times...
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    Build up on stainless

    I have this whiteish building on the stainless ring for the SAM light. It will scrap off if I try very had with a finger nail. is this a chemistry problem, hardness?
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    Need Pump Recommendation

    The housing near the drain plug on my Waterway SVL5 Pump is chipped and leaking water. I temporarily fixed with with teflon tape. A few years ago I replaced the motor with a 2 speed A.O. Smith B983 high efficiency. I am very happy with the way it performs. So I need a recommendation on a new...
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    iPhone Calculator

    I have been using Pool Calc for years and seen that is hasn't been updated and was wondering it there is a better app?
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    Hayward Heater AO error

    Hi, I am getting an AO error on a friends Hayward Gas heater. The heater blower vacuum switch (rss-495-061) seems to work when I suck very lightly on it (when I do this the error instantly goes away) There is not any noticibly suction coming from the fitting on the blower (fan). The fitting...
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    Spare Motor

    I am looking to buy a spare motor for my pump or should I get a new pump and motor together? I want the most efficient 2 speed motor (i believe it's the AO Smith B2983). This motor is around $305. I currently have the Waterway SVL56. Is this a decent pump or is this the time to get...
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    2 Speed Motor

    I just installed a 2 speed motor for my pump. Since low runs at 1/2 speed of full could I expect the GPM would be pretty much exactly 1/2? Full speed the pressure at the filter is 18 psi compared to 2 psi at low. Since the pressure is not proportional could I say that at high speed the pump...
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    New motor for pump

    I have a new pentair whisperflo pump and want to change the single speed motor to a dual speed. Plan to keep the same horse power 1.5, Generally speaking are all the whisper flo pumps the same but with different motors. Can anyone recommend a place to buy the new dual speed pump?
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    Bonding new Pro Logic Automation System

    I am installing my new Pro Logic Automation System with includes a sub panel which is replacing my existing sub panel. It has a bond lug, does it get bonded? I have read that the electrical system does not get bonded only at the main panel, but since this is more than a sub panel and includes...
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    Please decide for me on a SWG

    There are so many, I couldn't possible do the research to figure out which is best. Autopilot seems very expensive, why? The digital version is LED, huh, seems like that's not too high tech? I have a 16,000 and would rather get an oversized unit for more flexibility. Warranty is important...
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    Pool Pump Suggestion & SWG

    I will be putting a heat pump in the beginning of May for a nice warm pool for Memorial Day Weekend. I am interested in suggestions of recommended Manufacturer's. I also want to convert to a salt system, that is the best way to go right? I would also like a recommended mfg. for a salt system...
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    Is this good bleach for my pool

    I got this at Lowes for $2.99, it's the cheapest I could find. Is there any difference in the quality compared to name brand stuff? How can I tell if it's unscented?
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    Amount of Liquid Chlorine Everyday

    I just switched to liquid chlorine last week and trying to get my chlorine constant of at least 1ppm. I would like to know how much i should expect to be using of liquid chlorine everyday. I know sunny days it will burn up more. Here in NJ is been sunny but in the very low 80's. My cya is...