Just checked my bucket. I'd say I passed! Feeling a lot better. Even in cooler temps, pools still evaporate.
Imagine Illusion 40 Complete 10/19/21
- Thread starter Casey
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I'm usually up at 0400. Trying to keep my work schedule so when I go back I'm not a walking zombie.
I just got a phone call to ask if we can close the pool today? Well, I guess we can. I know it's time but I want the pool cleaned n chemically treated for winterization first. CYA added and chlorine. PH brought into range. He goes, well I'm going to need you to take a sample to the store. I asked him, Why would I do that when I have a perfectly legit Taylor Testing kit right here? He said, oh... that'll work.
So I guess we're closing today. I need to pay attention because I'm going to be doing this next year myself.
So I guess we're closing today. I need to pay attention because I'm going to be doing this next year myself.
So are they done working on the pool for this year? Slide and equipment done next year?
They are not closing the pool yet. But... I'm glad. But I do have a question...
AM I THE ONLY MORON ON EARTH WHO BELIEVED I DIDN'T NEED A WIFI TO GET MY PUMP STARTED? Because apparantly I need wifi hook up to get my Jandy pump started. So guess who just got internet at her house? This bonehead... on Thursday the 21st! I was trying to live life without it. PB assumed I had internet so you know what that means when you assume. So tomorrow he's going to bring over a different pump n get the pool clean. I had no idea. I prefer to live under a rock. It's just how I want to be. I feel like an idiot.
AM I THE ONLY MORON ON EARTH WHO BELIEVED I DIDN'T NEED A WIFI TO GET MY PUMP STARTED? Because apparantly I need wifi hook up to get my Jandy pump started. So guess who just got internet at her house? This bonehead... on Thursday the 21st! I was trying to live life without it. PB assumed I had internet so you know what that means when you assume. So tomorrow he's going to bring over a different pump n get the pool clean. I had no idea. I prefer to live under a rock. It's just how I want to be. I feel like an idiot.
That’s news for me too. I’m a good friend like that. 
You should be able to hotspot it off your phone in the meantime. The phone would have to be kinda close to the pad, but should be easily deal-able with for long enough to mix up your chems each day.
You DO have a cellphone that’s newer than your granddaughter, right ?
You should be able to hotspot it off your phone in the meantime. The phone would have to be kinda close to the pad, but should be easily deal-able with for long enough to mix up your chems each day.
You DO have a cellphone that’s newer than your granddaughter, right ?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,160
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
I don't know of a Pentair or Hayward pump that requires the Internet to operate. Jandy does some strange things and communicates poorly.
People assume everyone under age 90 has internet these days. Did you have all your systems automated? I would think the pump would have some kind of bypass so you could operate it without internet. Even if the majority of people have internet, not everyone has good internet! I live 2 miles away from Johnson Space Center but you would think I live in the middle of nowhere with my janky internet service. 
I have a Jandy system. I'm supposed to download the iaqualink app to get the system up n running. I did not buy all the garb of automation. I told him I wanted a plain Jane system n I would be fine with just flipping a switch to run it n keep my pool in line with being plain Jane. So he tells me today to download the iaqualink app n I cant get it to download. It just keeps going n going n going for hours. I can get over getting the internet. But I thought I was getting a system that I could manually turn on n off but I need a freaking app to get it started. Its getting frustrating now because I dont have a switch... my plain jane. I wanted my pool clean today n I'm feeling a bit wired up n it's not good how I'm feeling. I don't know what I have. It's out of my comfort zone n not being able to download the app is really making me angry because my PB said it shouldn't take this long. And I don't even know how to get ahold of someone to make it work. I have a Galaxy Note 8 phone. I dont think it's a dinosaur by any means.
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If you’re not using automation, then the pump shouldn’t need internet and you shouldn’t need an app to my knowledge. I think you’re getting automation - so just tell him what you want and don’t back down! You specified what the system should be, so if something is spec’d wrong then it’s their issue. Just trying to encourage you!
If you’re not using automation, then the pump shouldn’t need internet and you shouldn’t need an app to my knowledge. I think you’re getting automation - so just tell him what you want and don’t back down! You specified what the system should be, so if something is spec’d wrong then it’s their issue. Just trying to encourage you!
From the Manual:
Are you using one of those 5 controllers for the pump? Id assume the pump can be controlled locally from one of those controllers? There is no way they could lock you into needing internet to operate a pump, in general it's just not safe.
Also if you flip up the panel on the pump aren't there controls there?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,160
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Tell your PB you want the JEP-R variable-speed controller which gives you the hardware buttons you want and you can ditch their app. Basically wonderful Jandy charges extra for the pump control panel.
It can mount on the back of the pump or on a surface near the pump.
It can mount on the back of the pump or on a surface near the pump.
If you have an iaqualink connected, you should also have the pda which does not require wifi (uses its own rf).
The guys got it started. They are putting the slide in now and I have to say I'm so excited for my granddaughter!!!
BigPapaSmurf
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Hard work always pays off. Work hard. Play harder. I hit a major goal today. Thanks!!!Congratulations Cassie, so happy for you.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,939
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Very nice! 
We've been thinking about getting one of those slides as well. You'll have to let us know how everyone likes it.
We've been thinking about getting one of those slides as well. You'll have to let us know how everyone likes it.
I almost took it off the build. It's the Typhoon. I'm glad I didnt go with the next biggest one. This one is plenty big for me n her.Very nice!
