PoolGuyNJ
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The water level appears ok and the spa wall is designed to be 1/2 way up the pool tile.
Unfortunately, this is an A&A floor cleaner and the distribution unit's (i.e the transmission) gears are built in to the top half of it. They can't be removed like on a Paramount brand.
All that can be done, as far as I know is top open the other valves on the return side to relieve water pressure on the A&A tranny, preventing the floors from getting enough water to pop up.
When in spa mode, a very small amount of cooler water from the pool will get in but it should not be enough to cause the spa to totally cool by any stretch unless the heater is way under powered. How many watts is that heater?
Scott
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I would first suspect the orifices at the igniter are clogged.
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Water would come out if the pump was on. Air would go in if the pump was off.
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I think I would drop the water and use a piece of plastic and some epoxy on the perimeter.
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An orange glow isn't always hot enough.
Two white wires come out from under the burner tray. Disconnect them and buzz it with an Ohm meter. Remember to post warm or cold and the ohm reading.
Scott
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I would not unless I knew the bulbs we the same size and specs.
The lens and gasket can likely be ordered at any authorized Jandy dealer or most pool stores. It may take some time as the lens and clamp that hold it are not frequently ordered and so, there isn't a big supply in the distribution channel.
Scott
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Simply put, bye bye slab. That price seems pretty steep though. Get other quotes for the removal and haul away. Sounds like the PB doesn't want to be the one to do it.
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There are lots of reasons to not do that. It isn't an upgrade. Changing the motor to a smaller size with a smaller impeller frequently is though. Always change the seal set too.
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Caps do do that sometimes.
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The majority will actually get caught by the skimmer basket. Most of what get through though gets backwashed out.
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I am assuming you're using tabs and not bleach to add chlorine. It will need weekly testing/balancing and vacuuming. Just adding tabs isn't going to cut it.
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Most likely, the igniter isn't getting hot enough. How many ohm is it when warm or cold. Please state which. How old is the unit?
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Check with Fiberstars. I think the PAL series may have what you need.
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Either sand or DE work well because the can be back washed.
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So your spa IS raised some. Just as I suspected. Googling 7235 Jandy Check " should provide you with a picture.
Scott
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Every pool is different. Without seeing it via a picture or a better description, I can't tell.
IIRC, pics can be added to a post by copying the link of the 4th option of a picture that is in a Photobucket album (its free). Hovering over the picture will reveal 4 code options, click on the 4th and it is now in your clip board. To paste it in a response, hit Control and V. One pic per line please!
Scott
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If your tub doesn't seem to get there, test it with another thermometer. 104 Degrees is the max allowed by law and is rather a hot soak.
If testing reveals it doesn't get to temp, chances are the temperature sensor needs swapping out.
Scott
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Scoop the debris off as best you can.
Sometimes, you can fold the deep end of the cover over to the shallow end to minimize the gook falling in or at least keep it at the shallow end where it is easier to get at with a vacuum.
Now you understand why a tarp cover is cheap compared to a safety cover where debris normally just blows off.
Scott
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Are your skimmer and drain separate or tied? If they are tied, you likely are missing the drain diverter that goes in the skimmer 1st. If they are separate, you aren't turning off the drain to dedicate the suction.
Scott
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Leak One - Is your spa raised? If so, is there a check valve between the return side valve and spa return line? It's leaking.
Leak Two: Could be anything in the pool. Frequent culprits are the light niche conduit, the junction between the shell and the skimmers, the junction at the drain pot drain pot, the junction at the returns, or, since the water is too high, it's meeting the bottom of the concrete extension collar, a plastic ring that makes a skimmer stand taller, in the skimmer.
I don't think it's a line issue.
Scott
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A set of seals would not be a bad idea to try. Usually though, when they leak, it's visible at the bottom.
Did you recently have the motor replaced?
Seal plates, when cracked, can hide the crack. I have seen this before. I would order a new gasket too. They are cheap enough and brings peace of mind.
So, Seal plate, seal set, and gasket.
Scott
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How old is your unit?
It sounds like the tires are worn and need to be replaced. If the tires have a rounded outer edge, what you describe is the symptom.
Normally, a Polaris will climb the wall to the surface and then turn in another direction.
Scott
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Spartan, the brand name for pools made by Major Pool Equipment Corp. of New Jersey, is long gone. I don't know of anyone making parts for them.
Scott
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Sounds like you have a power issue. Its the one thing in common to all except the cell which gets its power from the transformer but can still forward power spikes. I like Pentair product for their durability and engineering.
Scott
Pool Startup Chemistry Question
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A standard Merlin mesh will let light in. Once the water is 60 or higher, algae grows.
Chlorine disappates.
Algaecide 60 is what you should be using, not 40 or 50.
Don't use dichlor. Use either 6% bleach or 12% chlorinating liquid. Powders have dissolving issues with colder waters.
Adding liquid chlorine and Algaecide 60, ever couple weeks, starting in the beginning of April, will generally reduce or eliminate the algae bloom untreated pools get with this cover and most other brands of mesh.
When the pool is opened, if it's green, shock it hard enough to kill the algae over night. Vacuum to waste the next day, once the algae has loosened it's grip on the walls and floor. Don't try to be perfect. Move fairly quickly as the water level, because you are in Waste mode, will drop quickly. Have the hose to the pool going too. You can pretty it up later in Filter mode.
Scott