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When I build my pool about 6 years ago, I ran an extra PVC line from pool wall to pad with proper slope to add an auto filler/leveler in the future. Now I wanted to go back and find one, but I cant find any information about a PVC pad based filler, and can't remember the name of the one I was...

I have been having an issue for the last year with my IC unit where it just loses power randomly. I have the IntelliCenter with built in power supply for salt cell, and the 4-pin power connector J7, I suspect had a loose pin, that caused it to overheat and scorch the connector, and now is even...

I have a waterfall with flagstone on top, and long stone beam on the front face. The beam is mortared to the gunite frame behind it, rests on supports on both sides, and is oriented so looking down from top you can see the layers in the stone. I have a salt water pool, and when the waterfall...

I have been searching for info on servicing Dolphin M5, but surprisingly no info on here or YouTube about motor. My M5 is about 6 years old. Has worked perfectly until today. On the bottom, one side turns freely, the other side does not turn at all. Doing out of water test, the siphon fan...

This has happened multiple times this year... but last night the worst. We had a power failure just after midnight that lasted for about 5 seconds. When we woke up this morning we see that our bubbler pump was running all night. Cant wait for that bill. When IntelliTouch loses power then...

My pool is 6 years old. It has 58 pieces of 18-24" brownstone coping. Only a couple years after install, the grout started showing separation from the stone between joints... and a few year ago pieces started falling out. The last couple years I have seen a number of coping pieces coming...

I have a couple IntelliFlo pumps which have a odd bonding lug as compared to the Whisper fixed speed pumps. The lugs have a longer arm since they connect to the pump screw under the rear cover. Of course, both of them have broken off. Does anyone know where I can get replacements? The...

I have a Merlin Smartmesh cover. It was installed about 5 years ago. The installer used aluminum paver tubes in my paver deck. Many of the anchors threads are seized or barely usable any more. I bought new anchors, but getting the old ones out of the tubes is nearly impossible. I figured I...

I have had annual issues with Pentair lights. My bubbler lights have each been swapped out twice after leaking. So far the third iteration of all of them seems to be holding up for 2nd/3rd year now... keeping fingers crossed. Now this year, after only 5 years of operation, one of my three 5g...

I have my Intellitouch set up with VS pump and have pump set at 60 gpm so there is enough flow for when the heat pump is in use. The 60 gpm flow is set to the Pool circuit and is used anytime pool is on. Is there nay way to set two speeds on the VS pump (I know I can do this) and have it...

I have posted before about my pool built in 2013 where I used three Pentair ColorCascade bubbler lights on my shelf. One by one, each one has failed in the last three years. The latest one was end of last season. And now, this year, after they are out of warranty, the other two (that were...

My pool builder left me with a suction side vac head with roller wheels. I'd like to use it to get the bulk of the leaves out when I open the pool... instead of running my dolphin on about 15 cycles to get them out over the course of a week. Save wear and tear on my Dolphin and speed up the...

I am looking for recommendations on pool area LED landscape lights. For the pool deck and for landscaping around cave/slide. 12V. 1) Cave/slide landscaping: I would like to use Pentair color landscape lights (all Pentair system, but just can't bring myself to spend $150/light... when I need...

I had my Intellitouch personality module replaced under warranty last week. I just noticed the part numbers do not match up. Trying to figure out if I got ripped off or got better/newer board? Old: Top board: 520078, System i9+3s Bottom board: 521224 (label), 520073 (silk screened on...

Has anyone ever repaired a Pentair VS pump? My VS does not communicate on signal bus, and the manual controls on the pump seem to work fine except that the pump never starts. If I turn it on manually to one of my programmed speeds, it says priming but then fails with an alert. The pump never...

I thought I remembered a thread on this but i can't find in my searches... I thought I may have even asked before... I have Intellitouch... and 4 light circuits (relays). Main pool lights, shelf bubblers, shelf light, landscape lights. All Pentair lights. All on 4 separate relays. I cannot...

I have learned to not pay too much attention to the ORP values based on everyone's feedback on here and a month of experience now... but during that time, the pH has been pretty much dead on accurate as compared to my test kit values. Up until today. We got 1-2" of rain from Arthur today. All...

I was away for the last two weeks. I took everyone's advice on here and left the pool partially covered with solar cover (75%), left SWG running at slightly more than normal % (not under IntelliChem control) and used IntelliChem to just monitor pH. I came back and the pool is clear. I...

I have read the other threads... seems to be mixed opinions. My solar cover covers 75% of my pool... I have another that I have not gotten around to cutting to fill in the other areas. When away for extended periods of time (a week or two) would it be best to leave the cover on 75% of the pool...

I just installed my IntelliChem that I bought last year. Already had IntelliTouch and IC-60 running since pool was installed last year. The first thing that is really giving me trouble is what appears to be a step backwards in control of the IC-60. Without IntelliChem, I can control the IC-60...

I followed a combination of manufacturer and SWG Pool School on here last year... and when I closed my pool in late Sept, my levels were: FC=9 (half shock level) pH=7.2 TA=80 CH=260 CYA=40 Salt=3100 I just opened it today... here are my readings after opening and...

I am looking for some help to hopefully identify a source for this part. It is the friction fit flange from a Color Cascade LED bubbler (Pentair and KBK). In order to remove the bubbler you have to pry out this fitting and it is nearly impossible to do without breaking it. Pentair sells the...

When I closed my pool I followed the instructions on here. Shocked it and let FC fall to half shock level. I did use algaecide. That was second week of Oct. I have a new ultralocII cover. I opened a section to drain some water and tested FC with Taylor test kit. I am guessing the water...

Has anyone ever used MightyVac to blow out sprinkler lines? I know it has the CFM (around 95), but does it have enough psi to pop up the heads and get the water out of the lines? My MightyVac was perfect for winterizing my pool... and I am hoping I can save the $80 charge from sprinkler...

I see a lot of threads about cover pumps, but I have a SmartMesh cover, and it was recommended by the installer to put a sump pump in the pool to automatically drop water level if it gets too high... but, if I sit it on my swimout and adjust the float switch to keep the level where I want it...

I have 4 pentair pumps. They each have unions on input and outputs. I disconnected the pump unions, blew out the lines in both directions. Then blew into the top of the pump and out the front. Then removed the two plugs and held my hand over the front while blowing into the top and got all...

I have been using my M5 since July... it came with two types of filters. Smooth and pleated. I had assumed the pleated was the "spring" leaf clean-up filter and the smooth was the fine filter for normal use... but the instruction book pictures (VERY POOR) seem to show the smooth filter as the...

I have seen other threads saying that Polyquat 60 is not necessary. Is there ANY benefit to it? Is it just not cost effective or is there really no benefit? My plaster was done in June. I am still using about 1/2 gal of acid each week to keep pH in check. Will this be a problem over the...

I am trying to match up half a union fitting, and have tried a different brand from a few stores and none match up. Diameter of the thread side is different on each. My PB used these. Does anyone recognize the logo? If I knew the manufacturer I could probably track one down. Thanks!

All the return fittings I am seeing on youtube and here show 4 pieces... remove outer ring, eyeball comes out... unscrew eyeball housing and you are left with internal threads to screw a winter plug into. Did my PB screw this up for me? The fittings he installed have an outer right and an...