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Hey TFP friends My extremely old 3/4hp single speed Hayward pump has finally died and so I need to replace the pump. Easy solution is to just swap in a new single speed pump and im up and running again. I am, however, interested in the idea of a new VS pump but am not sure exactly how to...

Hello! We moved into a new house recently and had the pool resurfaced with Pebbletech. Decided to install a SWG after reading about lots of positive experiences and now hoping to lean a bit on this community for assistance with the installation. The pool is 20k gallons that is currently...

Hey all, I have an Intex saltwater system. We are going on year 4 with it and I am well aware it is near the end of its life. I’ve watched YouTube videos and read other forums on this issue but need additional advice. Noticed that the service light switched on and unit powered off after...

Hi! After tons of money and different pool guys (turning my pool GREEN when paying $140 per month!), I’ve decided to manage my own pool and spa. We bought the home two years ago and I’ve been managing it for about a year. I’ve referenced this site many times, so I’m appreciative of you all. I...

hello everyone, i just wanted your opinion on getting SWG my pool is 24' R salt8000 from pool factory 13500 gallon looking for this 2 models https://www.discountsaltpool.com/circupool-edge-25-salt-chlorine-generator or...

Hello everyone, I'm in the process of upgrading my pool system and need some guidance on installing a new Salt Water Generator (SWCG) and a Zinc Anode. The space I'm working with is quite limited, and I'm trying to figure out the best way to route the plumbing to accommodate both additions...

First of all, I’m fairly new here and just finished my first successful SLAM! Thanks for all the all useful resources here. Now for maintenance, I would appreciate some advice for replacing my SWG and PH regulator. Both are already switched off and were no longer working when we bought the...

Hi all, First off, thank you for any help here as this is becoming more complex and expensive. The goal is to add a Circupool RJ60+ SWG to the existing setup. Unfortunately the mechanical timers and pad are about 15 ft apart as the prior owner ran conduit underground to the pad. So, I am now...

Hello, could use some advice. Current pool guy says our salt cell needs to be replaced. It was installed new in 2021 though so it seems fast. Current state: - All 3 lights are green but 'ERR CELL' displays. Prior to getting to this state: 1. 3rd light (FLOW) was Red instead of green. 2...

So, I finally decided it was time to convert my pool with a SWG. I purchased the Edge 40 from Circupool. My issue is how to best install it. I have 14” of straight pipe going down in the return, but it’s very short coming out of the filter output. I’m considering installing the cell on the 14”...

So work in a hotel that has the AquaRite® Flo Salt Chlorinator. It indicates a single yellow light when all the others are blue, as shown in the attached picture. I doesn't produce chlorine. I can't find an explanation for it in the manual or the wider internet so I am asking anyone for help.

Hi all - first post on TFP! We live in Tucson, Arizona, and are in the process of finalizing our pool-build agreement (in other words, nothing has been dug yet). We are first-time pool owners and have a lot to learn about owning/operating a pool. For context, we're planning to build a 12'x38'...

I have an inground SWG pool. I have at least 4 screws that have rusted away that hold the liner track in place, which is causing a section to droop. These screws are under the overhang of the concrete deck, so I am unsure of how to replace them. Any suggestions on how to repair this? What do...

Long time lurker first time poster... 2 year old IG plaster pool and thanks to this site I've had good success with liquid chlorine. I'm finally tired of adding the LC and was debating adding a Stenner pump but believe I have decided to go the SWG route. My pool was built with a Hayward...

Hi- I searched for this but didn’t see an answer. After 4 months ago taking over care of my SWG pool from my pool service, I’m trying to learn all I can. Pool/attached spa/hot tub is ~7-8yo. Installed by prior owner and was a chlorine (I’m assuming- it definitely wasn’t a SWG) pool. When I...

I had noticed that it seemed like my chlorine production was decreasing. It was summer and the outdoor temperature had been creeping up so I bumped up the duty cycle from 30% to 50%. I'm in coastal SoCal and I have a vinyl cover that is on most of the time so I get away with running only about...

Made a rookie mistake this last weekend, and thought I'd share in case it helps someone in the future. My pool builder "estimated" the gallons of my pool at ~ 22,000. I never bothered to verify in detail, but I read how to do a quick and dirty estimate. The pool is irregular shaped, but at...

Hi all, I’m new to SWG world and could use some help. Here are my numbers taken from Taylor Kit: FC: 4 Cc: 4.5 PH: 8 Alk: 110 CYA: 77 CH: 200 When I go to Leslie’s they are reading my TA as 62…So I read the post on TFP about SWG, CYA, and TA/PH relationship. The post says the following: “In...

My IC60 is about 6 years old (I think) in a 20,000 gallon pool. (I know this is overkill for my pool size. But that is what they gave me!!) Im in New Jersey so it only runs 3-4 months a year. I have an Easy Touch system and the salt level in the Screen Logic app is not updating at all and is...

So I went on vacation and I assume within a couple of days of returning my flow sensor got chewed through. Chlorine was at .05. No green or visible algae, but I'm sure it's there. I repaired it and set it to super chlorinate until I could pick up some liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite 12.5%)...

I have an Intex solar pool cover, blue bubble-wrap type, for my 16' round, above ground, Intex pool. I also recently purchased an Intex SWG (model QS1200 for up to 15,000-gal pool). I've only been needing to run the SWG two hours daily to maintain a proper free chlorine level in my small pool...

New pool (completed May 2023). So all equipment is 3ish months old. Saw some white flakes coming out of the jets recently and figured the salt cell was dirty. We went out of town and my Father-In-Law who was caring for the pool turned off the Chlorinator (chlorine levels were HIGH). White...

Greetings from Houston! Hoping for help with a “minor rust” question. Specifically - reoccurring on the metal screen of the In-line filter for Polaris 280 Max Black cleaner. I appreciated the education I received from TFP years ago, when we bought this house with a pretty pool 10+ years ago...

Hello, Assistance needed if possible…I have a Hayward salt generator, T-15 cell. Everything works great except for one draw back. When my pump shuts down for the night, my average salt levels drop below allowable generating levels. In the morning with the levels low, my generator indicates low...

I'm sure this question has been asked multiple times, but I can't seem to find an answer in the searches. I have a newly installed vinyl pool and at the same time converted to a SWG system. I am noticing salt (calcium) deposits in the corners of the walls and floor. It brushes up easily, but my...

Hi all, 1 year old 10000 gallon pool and I’m suddenly getting water bubbles from return jets. (Video 1 was filmed at night, apologies for the loud toad!) Video 1 Video 2 So far I have checked: 1. Water is at correct level. 2. Pump basket is seated correctly (no visible air in basket) and...

Love the forum. I have corrected about 428 things I was doing wrong with your help. One of them was deciding against a SWG when I initially installed the pool (PB was not well informed either). So now I'm putting in a CircuPool RJ-45 Plus and I have two significant questions: 1) Where to place...

I have a few extra omron relays for my compool et upgrade setup. I use a Jacuzzi JSCS-40 on AUX7 so I can schedule its startup and shutdown (usually 1/2 hour after the pump is scheduled to start and before shutdown). Im thinking of introducing a flow switch on the low voltage side, basically...

So, I am a new pool owner and man is this a learning process. I want to thank TFP for the wealth of information I have found here. I have learned that the PH will always creep up with a SWG. My problem is the way to lower it. I have been using dry acid (lo n slo) but I recently read that is...

I have a Pentair iChlor 30 that is just under 5 years old (installed Aug 2018). Today I noticed that no lights were on and my FC was way down. Went ahead and replaced the Power Center fuse (10a mini blade) and the new one instantly blew. Fuse remains good when the cell is disconnected. I know...