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Backwash hose adapter broken!

by frc412 » Tue 20 Mar, 2018 18:53

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Hi all- I am hoping someone may have some insight on this issue i have. I went to connect my backwash hose to the filter and saw that the piece it...

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I can't see to clearly but I can see a hexagon which is probably a threaded fitting which should unscrew from the body
Get some grips on it and...

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Wed 21 Mar, 2018 02:38
Pool Arduino controller to read pH, ORP and temperature
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Attachment(s) by paulr33 » Sat 06 Jan, 2018 03:07

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Hi All,

Another project I am working on is a pool sensor controller using an arduino and an ORP and PH sensor together with water temp which will...

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Hi Paul, all looking good so far, do not worry about your pH to much, all within target.
More important is your CYA stabiliser, what is that level?
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Sat 17 Mar, 2018 06:28
Swapping out pressure cleaner?

by jboddie33 » Fri 09 Mar, 2018 13:54

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We have a Pentair Legend Platinum, about 12 years old, with a booster pump and are looking to replace it. If we were to buy a Polaris 280, and...

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In theory yes, although there maybe some adapter required.

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Fri 09 Mar, 2018 15:52
Booster pump problem

by hunt31546 » Wed 07 Mar, 2018 16:04

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My pool pump (Hayward Super Pump model# C48L3N134B1) works fine, until my Booster Pump (Hayward Booster Pump model# C48D62A04) turns on, then the 20A...

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Is the breaker rated for motor use? Some are for regular electrical equipment. Motors can have a start up spike 3 times greater than the running load...

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Thu 08 Mar, 2018 03:06
Pool equipment improvement advice.

by sterfry1988 » Wed 07 Mar, 2018 18:29

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Hi all, just joined the forum but looking to find a community to learn more about pools.

I have been a pool/spa owner(came with the home) for about...

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There are various automating systems around, to marry up with your pump the IntelliTouch system.

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Thu 08 Mar, 2018 03:03
How to fix Pentair Intelliflo bad LCD

by Perifractic » Fri 23 Feb, 2018 18:31

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Hi guys, I'm a proud pool owner and recently ran into a problem with my Pentair intelliflo pump. The LCD had gone blank or just showed a few lines....

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Great video, sure to be of help to owners. I have heard of several failures. Pentair just do not seem to make robust items these days. Thanks!

Sad...

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Fri 23 Feb, 2018 19:37
Pool pump conduit

by jasonmcc1974 » Tue 13 Feb, 2018 10:53

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What the thread size of the conduit elbow that screws into the side of hayward superpump 1 1/5 go? Thanks

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using...

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If I have deciphered the text correctly?
It's what size are the threads on the pump 1 1/2" on the 1 HP model Sorry no its a 1 1/2 hp superpump...

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Wed 14 Feb, 2018 10:04
Pool heater off when pump off?

by dabearz73 » Sat 02 Dec, 2017 20:53

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I'm a new pool owner. I have and in-ground pool with a Jandy natural gas pool heater. I have my pool pump scheduled to run from 10am to 6pm. If I...

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Don't waste money on acoustic covers, reduce the noise with a variable speed controller and save a fortune on electricity. Noise is just wasted...

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Wed 07 Feb, 2018 04:21
Aquaslide, brownsville texas, slide parts

by Gustavo01 » Sun 28 Jan, 2018 22:07

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Hello,
I have an old slide made by Aquaslide, from Brownsville Texas and I am looking for parts (leg supports, tubing, etc.). Apparently the company...

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Hi, Gustav, have you looked up stainless steel fabricators in you local area? You may be pleasantly surprised what they could cost for bent tubing...

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Mon 29 Jan, 2018 05:39
Solar pump runs dry ~45seconds each time - Check valve required?
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Attachment(s) by paulr33 » Wed 03 Jan, 2018 19:01

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Hi All,

I have a fibreglass salt water pool (45k litres) and the pumps are about half a meter above the pool level based on the backyard...

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Great news and thank you for coming back to share it.
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Mon 22 Jan, 2018 17:17
Multi-port Valve

by PJackson » Sun 14 Jan, 2018 07:09

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Hello all im new to the forum thanks for the add.
My Pool is in a school, the school hire the pool out to the public over weekends and evenings....

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In short yes. if the water level went down past skimmers/scum channel/edge drain, what ever you have and a surge from bomb diving etc could cause air...

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Sun 14 Jan, 2018 11:51
Above ground pool hose

by poolwannabe » Wed 03 Jan, 2018 09:54

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Thoughts on best standard pool vacuum hose for my Intex 18'x48" above ground pool with Sand Filter pump...3gph with .95 motor. I purchased a...

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There isn't much to add, vacuum hoses are normally a convoluted design to stop them going flat to easily but if you have a to bigger pump then they...

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Thu 04 Jan, 2018 15:07
Control Heater on/off Through Phone

by StevesPool » Wed 01 Nov, 2017 10:14

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I am looking for the most cost effective way to control my Raypack 206 heater through my phone.
Ideally, I would like to be abel to see what the...

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You could build a controller with an arduino but it would be a bit of work. The temperature input is easy and then it’s just a controller relay for...

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Thu 04 Jan, 2018 05:32
New advice ASAP

by Stefani » Fri 22 Sep, 2017 04:43

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The contractor wants to put our system on a cinder lock platform? He moved it with out our consent! Is this legal? Safe? Advice needed please

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I would always recommend the pumps be installed on a concrete slab to prevent movement. You don’t want the seperate blocks to move and shift with the...

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Thu 04 Jan, 2018 05:30
Zodiac Baracuda G2 Floating

by jgm » Wed 03 Jan, 2018 20:14

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My Baracuda is quite a few years old, and now it won't sink to the bottom of the pool. I have replaced the hose weight and that made no difference,...

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Why is your pool water too cloudy? you may need to Slam
Where are you located, are you still using your pool or have you winterised it?

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Thu 04 Jan, 2018 05:25
Stupid Polaris

by aichambaye » Sun 24 Dec, 2017 09:32

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We have a polaris vacuum (360, I believe) that came with our pool when we bought the house (previous owner left it for us).

I HATE that thing. It...

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Yeah, I found that if I put the thruster in the 12 o clock position, my Polaris tangles less and gets stuck less. The default 11 o clock position it...

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Mon 01 Jan, 2018 17:03
Hayward 6060 booster pool sweep pump not working correctly

by Westsidepoolguy » Sat 23 Dec, 2017 16:22

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Hey all, My pool sweep pump turns on and the pool sweep begins working for about 1-2 minutes but then it stops. The pump seems to keep running but...

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So I assume you only have one pump and the vacuum line is connected probably with a 3 way valve to change between normal filtration through your...

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Sun 24 Dec, 2017 12:08
How to turn off solar heating

by Spanish_flea » Tue 28 Nov, 2017 02:11

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Hi,

I've inherited maintenance of the family pool from my late father (who owned a pool shop and therefore did everything himself) and am having...

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Hi Alice

I would assume that you have valves that would isolate the solar side bearing in mind that your father was more knowledgeable than the...

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Tue 28 Nov, 2017 05:01
Pool covers

by splashers » Mon 13 Nov, 2017 01:39

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I have had a 15'x30' liner pool here in the UK for over 20 years. For many years I used the traditional bubble cover in the summer and the debris...

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Many thanks for the encouragement, Teapot. You certainly have my blessing!
I really do believe this will help all pool owners who have winter and...

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Tue 14 Nov, 2017 13:24
How To Balance Your Pool Water

by francisthomas » Thu 09 Nov, 2017 04:46

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The first step to accomplishing perfect water balance is testing. If it’s the begin of the pool season, take a sample of your water to your nearest...

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Whilst I agree the first step is testing, properly balancing your water is a lot more than just the pH. The use of dip strips for testing is almost...

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Thu 09 Nov, 2017 05:31

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