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    Jandy salt cell not working. Should I replace everything?

    Hi everyone, I have a saltwater pool, almost 7 years old. The salt cell is leaking and not working. I've been trying to "google" it. Do I need to replace the whole thing or can I just replace the cell? Can I replace it myself or is it better left up to the poolman? Has anyone done this before...
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    Trouble with Aqualink 2.0RS installation - not connecting to browser

    Hi everyone, I upgraded my PDA Aqualink to a Aqualink 2.0 RS. The installer completed the installation, everything is working except it will NOT connect to the internet to finish the setup. When we locate the Aqualink on the wifi list, it will show up. When you click on it and go to the...
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    Help needed with Jandy CPHVLEDS100 Pool LED light

    Hi y'all, My pool was completed 5 years ago and now the spa and pool lights don't work. The spa light is this: Jandy WaterColors LED Small Light CSHVLEDS100 - 100 Foot Cord The pool light is this:WaterColors LED Pool Light w/ 100ft Cord, 120V So now are both out of stock/obsolete. Am I...
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    Shade Sail Cloth for equipment?

    Hi, Have any of you installed a shade sail cloth for your pool equipment? My equipment is outdoors and exposed to the elements 365 days a year. Any advice for installing a shade sail cloth in an area with extremely high winds? What's the best way to secure it so it doesn't go flying? Any other...
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    Pool Heater - Will using it to maintain temperature cost alot of money?

    Hi guys, I live in Southern, CA now that the temperature is rising my pool is getting ready for swim season. The pool is at 80 degrees now, will probably get to 82 degrees by this weekend. My question that I have always wondered is if I turn on the heater now, since the pool is already warm it...
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    Jandy SHPF2.0 "seal plate" screws rusted, no pressure to spa.

    Hi all, I noticed for the past week that my spa jets have no pressure coming to them, they worked fine before. I have a salt system, with a Jandy Pro Series Stealth SHPF 2.0, the pool build was completed January 2015. I called my pool guy out and he took apart the pump and said the "seal plate"...
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    Painting skimmer and autofill lid?

    Hi ya'll, With the beating rays of the sun my skimmer and autofiller lids have taken on an ugly yellowish look. Can I spray paint them? If so, any method you guys recommend?
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    How much should the pool man do?

    Hi guys, Our pool construction, salt water pool, was completed 15 months ago, everything is good. The pool looks great, it's clean, etc. My pool man comes every Friday, vacuums, sweeps, etc etc. I can barely count the number of times I have seen him test the pool water and I've never seen him...
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    Maintaining pool temperature?

    Hi guys, I was speaking to my PB tonight and he asked the temperature of the water, it's currently at 79F. I live in Los Angeles County, the warmest the pool became was 88F. My PB mentioned that if I set the heater at 84F, it will maintain that temperature automatically and we can swim into the...
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    Name of compound/sealant for foam next to concrete?

    Hi ya'll, I know the title is a little confusing. Does anybody know what is the "stuff" I need to seal in the foam barrier that was put between my concrete and brick coping? In the picture, it's what the black arrow is pointing at. Thanks, Emil post a picture
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    Drain covers the same color as pebbles?

    Hi guys, Just curious to see when your plaster/pebble was applied, did they also plaster/pebble your drain covers? My PB did and it looks nice when you look down on the pool floor, the drain covers blend in nicely.
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    Help, pool is going crazy. Nothing works.

    Hi guys, I have Jandy equipment with a Zodiac Aqualink remote. Today when I turned on the remote, it wouldn't connect to the system. It just stays stuck at the waiting screen. Then 20 minutes ago the pool switched to spa mode, the spa turned on by itself! I went to the control station and none...
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    Ladder for a saltwater pool?

    Hi guys, So I've decided I need a ladder in the deep end of my saltwater pool. I know, I should have put in a swimout during the gunite phase, but being rookie pool people we didn't. So to the experts out there, can you please recommend me a good ladder? What type, plastic is best? Is this...
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    Outdoor shower valve?

    Hi ya'll, We are planning to install our outdoor shower this month. Do you guys know of any outdoor specific shower valves/heads/fixtures? I have googled stuff and found a few, just wanted to see what the experts here think.
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    Pump start time?

    Hi guys, My salt water pump is programmed to run from 1pm to 9pm 7 days a week. Will it cause any harm to the pool if I change the pump times from say 6am to 2pm? My thoughts are that on the 1-9pm schedule it will be at the peak electric usage time, especially in the summer here in Southern...
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    Dumb question: Where is my iAqualink serial number?

    Hi ya'll, I downloaded the app for Zodiac so I can control pool functions from my phone. Upon setup it is asking for my iAqualink serial number. I looked all over in the manuals, even opened up the control box at the equipment pad but I can't find the serial number. Where would I find it...
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    Life ring?

    Any forum members have a life ring for their pool just in case somebody gets into trouble? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=life+ring ://
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    Poolside towel tree?

    Hi ya'll, Has any forum member built a poolside towel tree? http://www.homehardware.ca/en/index/home-projects/project-ideas/home-at-home/summer-projects/poolside-towel-tree.htm I think I can build something similar to the link but save on the cost of using cedar wood. Any suggestions are...
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    How many TFP members are going with saltwater?

    Hi guys, My PB mentioned to me last week I should consider doing saltwater instead of chlorine pool. Should I go for it?
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    New pool in Southern, CA

    Hi guys, Here are some pictures of my pool build. Tomorrow they will be pouring the concrete for the retaining wall.
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    Los Angeles County Pool Fence Requirements?

    Hi guys, I've been lurking for awhile, finally decided to register! I'm having a pool built in my backyard in Los Angeles County. I just want to be 100% sure on the fence requirements. I am having 6 foot high chain link installed around the property. I know the requirement is 5 foot, but I'm...