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Thanks Allen. Are there any similar further reading guides for Hayward automation? It seems I should have gone with a Pentair VS pump instead of Hayward years ago.

I'm looking to add automation to my pool setup, but I can't seem to find a lot of information (particularly on Hayward automation products - I'm not tied to Hayward, but I do have a Hayward pump and heater). I don't plan on contracting out to do the work (I intend to DIY the automation...

This wasn't a case of mislabeled chemicals, but of a combined screw up - the seller shipped the wrong item and my new dad brain didn't read the box until noticing it dissolve and heat up.

Yeah, puritech. My CH today is up at 550, though the water doesn't show any signs of cloudiness. I will likely just live with it unless the water gets cloudly, but now I have to wait for more CYA to arrive.

About 12000 gallons.

My CH has always been somewhat on the high side (~350+). This is also the second time I’ve added 4lbs as I used the same box last time. I unfortunately wasn’t paying much attention last time due to baby prep so didn’t measure CYA after adding. I’ll let the water turn over and see what the CH...

Oh Crud. I always order my CYA on Amazon from the same retailer. I should have looked at the box this time more closely - they shipped calcium instead of CYA. Arghhhhh. Well, at least now I know what’s wrong but now I have to drain a ton of pool water. Sigh.

My pool went neglected for a few weeks as our first child was born last month (I added bleach/acid sporadically but not with any precision). Now I have a bit more time to get everything balanced. My pH was about 8.5, FC 0, and CYA was almost 0 which was a surprise since I had added about 4lbs...

Just to follow up - I went ahead and purchased the Hayward SP3400VSP about three months ago and am extremely happy with the results. Instead of running my pump for 8 hours a day at 2-2.5 kW, I now run it 24 hours a day at ~125 W (23 hours @ 900 RPM/65W, 1 hour at 3250 RPM/1.5kW). Total cost...

We have a new fridge purchased in May of '13. It is a Whirlpool and I believe is EnergyStar certified. I'd have to check on the expected usage but I don't think it is contributing as much. No other fridge or freezer. Washer and dryer (gas) are also new in '13.

The pump is rated at 11.5 amps and is 220V. Based on my hourly electric usage (on sce.com), our usage is .83kW before we leave for work in the morning. Then the 6 hours it runs while we're there our usage jumps to 3.4. Looking at our hourly usage over a wide range of days, I think I may have...

I don't have an automation system so I am less worried about that. I'm leaning toward the EcoStar as it seems more energy efficient than the Intelliflow (based on this thread and associated data in the California appliances database linked therein). Out of curiosity, what sort of things does...

Southern California, tier 4 :(

Thanks Jason. What other specs should I look for when looking at the various pumps? I see that there are a few different models that mainly appear to differ in HP and with/without SVRS. I don't think I need SVRS. Looking on Amazon, the EcoStar seems cheaper (based on Amazon) and I think...

I know next to nothing about pool pumps, but am definitely willing to learn to hack my pool pump =). I've read several posts on this forum about simply replacing the motor within pump sections, but not seen any actual detail. Can you point me to any more information? What motor would you...

Hi Everyone, I'm a relatively new pool owner (1.5 years) and I'm looking for ways to help cut my monthly electric bill. After analyzing our usage, I've come to the conclusion that the pool pump for my pool consumes roughly 33% of the electricity we use. I run the pump 6 hours a day in the...