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    Wiring help for SWG

    Hi everyone - I am brand new to owning a pool and have been learning a ton this site. I need help wiring my equipment correctly. Here is what I have - We live in the San Diego area - 14,000 gallon pebbletec pool - Intermatic T21004R control panel - Pentair mastertemp 400 heater - Calimar 1.5hp...
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    How to wire variable speed pump with Autopilot Dig-220

    I have an Autopilot Dig-220 which has operated with a single speed pump since 2007. Motor has died and I ordered a variable speed replacement. My question is the best way to wire this motor. My understanding is the autopilot is not set up for variable speed pumps, so I believe I need to sire...
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    3HP Variable Speed Pump - Barely any flow

    Hello, I used to have a 1.5 HP single speed pump for my pool which recently died, I went and got a 3hp Variable Speed Pump but had some questions. Unless I run it 3200 RPM constantly, I barely get enough flow to get the water moving like my old 1.5 hp pump. My pool is about 32k gallons and...
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    Variable speed pump with SWG Run Times

    I'm a new pool owner and have a variable speed pump and SWG. It looks like the SWG will only turn on when RPM is around 2800. I understand that it won't generate chlorine unless I'm above this RPM but do I need to stay above this ROM at all times? I'd like to have my pump run for a majority of...
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    Is a new pump worth it?

    I've been battling pipe leakage for about 2 years, and I've had multiple people recommend replacing my pump. I believe a variable speed pump (of some type) would improve things (water lose & electrical usage), and with it's installation- install new pipes and connectors. I'm looking for some...
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    Hayward Variable Speed Pool Pump Resets Time Every 30 Days

    Hi there, I’ve been having a peculiar problem with my US Motors variable speed pool pump. Everything works just fine including accuracy of the time, however, once every 30 days (exactly to the day) I wake up to the pump display with a scrambled day of the week and time, it’s usually off by a...
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    Assorted plumbing parts for my new 3500 gallon semi-inground pool