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I'm sorry I did not see your original post before this mess started. Now that we are coming out of this weather I can tell you what worked for me (with an in-floor cleaning system) just as a reference. My equipment is next to my fence on the south side of the house (away from the house)...

My temperature rise averages 2 degrees per hour during nighttime (cloudy and/or colder) conditions. No cover, 400k heater, 15k pool. The rate will be higher is in daylight/sunny conditions, but the 2 degrees/hour rate has been a dependable predictor.

That's definitely worth a try. I bet it works.

I have used the $20 vac below (which attaches to a garden hose). I also insert a skimmer sock inside the bag to provide better filtration. I did not expect the vac to last too long, but I have had it almost two years. (I save worn out skimmer socks and use those in the vac...then I throw the...

I will pull up my paperwork and PM you some details. I had several parts of my system upgraded and most are separate line items.

I HIGHLY SUPPORT giving A&A a call. Their web site (aamfg.com) has a way for you to search for installers in your area: On their home page, follow the link in the upper right corner "find a builder". When I started asking for quotes I included a few of their recommended installers and some I...

I ordered the cover off of Amazon but have seen it sold by other vendors. It was around $60. I alway intended to make one and finally gave up the wait. I have to say it was worth it...very sturdy. It does help with the noise level, but I cannot honestly say how much. I started using it the...

I just had my A&A 6-port actuator (water valve) replaced. I was about to replace it with the same version and found out I could have it replaced with their newest model. The new model works much better (and no longer uses acrylic balls). If you are not sure which actuator you have, A&A...

I disconnected my Pentair VS pump from the Intermatic timer so it is always receiving power. The Intermatic still controls the heater and spa blower. (I set it to turn off the heater in the event I forget...I forgot to turn off my heater one January when I turned on the heater while brushing...

A big THANK YOU to those who offered feedback to my efforts to design a heater bypass to help with my in-floor cleaning system. After ordering all the parts needed, I finally got the nerve and confidence to plumb the bypass. Project done. The only hiccup was having to relocate the check valve...

Thank you. (Today, I discovered that I have overlooked for two years that DWV PVC was used to install my heater. I will be able to replace the DWV piping when I install the heater bypass. I cannot believe I did not notice.)

One more question... After looking at several options for the plumbing to bypass the heater I noticed I could reduce the number of bends in the bypass line if I use a Wye. I have never seen anyone use a Wye in pool plumbing and wondered if there could be a problem. The Wye would go at the...

Checking the psi at different popups is something I want to do more thoroughly. When I initially tested three different popups, I had trouble getting the device to even register. There are two different screw-on pieces for the device, one for low flow and one for high flow. I used one...

1. I am interested in the type of valve you mention (and agree that having a slight flow through the heater could be a good thing). Would you post a photo or link to the type of valve you mentioned? 2. I was very surprised the psi difference with the Venturi skimmers was only 1psi. I have...

Yes, with the skimmer returns closed, the psi increased a tiny bit over 1psi at the popups. If it had been significant enough, I would reconsider the skimmer settings.

With this A&A system, the skimmers work by a venturi of water coming from the returns rather than using the suction lines. The skimmers actually work well with this setting, so this is taking some of the return psi away from the popups.

Photos of equipment: 1-Equipment Layout (taken by panoramic so some parts are distorted) 2-Possible Bypass Plan (what I am considering at the moment) 3-Unmarked copy (equipment photo without markings)

My pool/spa is 21 years old with an A&A in-floor cleaning system. I have often had issues with the pop-ups not fully popping-up. I replaced all popups after four or five years (which helped greatly). I am replaced two last July and will replace many of the others in the next month. My...

I have installed a Flow Vis flow meter and have nine pop-ups I need to have A&A replace. I do NOT have a heater by-pass valve and believe that may be the issue causing the challenges I have faced over the last 21 years. I finally purchased an A&A system pressure device to measure each zone. I...

I'm in Dallas with an IFCS pool (21 years). I never got anything in writing about setting the valves for the skimmer in & out, etc and wish I had. When they come to orient you on the pool equipment, get something in writing about the settings. I have a love-hate relationship with my IFCS...

As Bama Rambler suggested, I placed a bead of marine-grade epoxy to the top of the guide. Later I realized a part for the internal portion of the Leaf Vac would work as additional reinforcement. I cut two ~3" sections from the Stop Ring and glued one above each of the two guides. The parts...

I like this reply more than you know. I am embarrassed I did not think of it though. I have some epoxy on the way and will see how it works out. Thank you!

The lock bar which holds the lid in place for my Leaf Vac (A&A, in-deck) no longer stays in place. A&A has advised that the LV should be closed-off or replaced. I now know having the LV installed in the deck was a big mistake. My question: should I close-off the LV and let the debris* go to...