Most new spa pools have digital controllers which can display a wide range of error codes enabling quick diagnosis of faults.
This PDF factsheet contains a list of error codes for most brands of spa controllers.
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Leaking Pumps
Any leaks around your pool equipment are a bad sign. A continuous leak or drip can cause corrosion and long term damage to your equipment.
The most common leaks occur from the discharge of the pump (the pipe connection on top of the pump) where the water goes from the pump into the filter. A leak here will drip down onto the motor and can cause corrosion and damage to the motor casing, surrounds, endshield and bearings.
If you have difficulty removing the lid of your pump remember to tighten all of the union connections when finished. When you are trying to open that lid the pump will often rock back and forth and this will loosen the union connections, especially the discharge. This can mean the next time the pump operates it will leak onto the motor.
The other common leak is from the pump seal and water will leak from underneath where the pump and motor sections join. This can occur due to old age or if the pump is run without water for any period of time.
Water Test (Windows)
Water Test is a water balancing program that uses the Langelier index.
Testing and balancing water can be complex. As a result we still use manual indicator tests rather than photometers to ensure more accurate results. This is due to the problems associated with calibrating photometers. The computer software programs use a mathematical index known as the Langelier Saturation Index to calculate your water balance. This program does this calculation allowing you to do exactly the same as a computerised water test.
This program shows which components are more vital to water balance. By changing the values you can ‘test’ what will happen by changing various values. Changing the pH is the easiest method for correcting your balance.
The software is simple to use, simply enter your test results, press the test button and press print to print a report. You can now also click the ‘How it works’ link to learn how to interpret the results.
This program written for The Pool Clinic (www.poolclinic.com.au) uses the Langelier Index to calculate water balance from your test results. This is a very accurate method of balancing water. It also contains a test for Salt and a test for Cyanuric Acid. Will work on Windows 2000 or XP. Includes print function for printing test report. As used by staff at The Pool Clinic. Ideal companion for test strips.
The Access 2000 database allows you to record your test results for later viewing and stores them by date and name. This database can also be searched and filtered by Lookup, our database search application.
The water test database now contains some advanced reporting functionality. Custom and daily pre-designed reports, access to the raw test data, as well as historical reports by name or month are all provided. This makes it simple to look after your own pool, or a couple of pools and monitor changes over time.
The program also includes some shortcuts to our website so you can jump to our contact page straight from your desktop. No malware or spyware.
Changes
v1.0 IMPROVED CALCULATIONS – INCREASED ACCURACY – 19/04/04
v1.0.12 ADDED CHECK FOR UPDATES ONLINE – 1/06/04
v1.1.0 NOW WITH DATABASE – 11/07/04
v1.1.2 ADVANCED REPORTING DATABASE – 14/07/04
v1.1.3 UPGRADED TO MS JET 4.0 IMPROVED INSTALLATION PROBLEM – 29/12/04
v1.1.8 IMPROVED INTERFACE, TEXT-TIPS ON BUTTONS, NEW DATABASE (v2) – 15/01/05
Microsoft Access 2000 or later is required to access the database.
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This will automatically choose the best mirror to download from (file information on all mirror sites).
Have you tried Lookup?
Lookup can access the WaterTest database to provide advanced reporting and searching of tests by other staff (even while WaterTest is in use). Find out more about Lookup…
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Can I claim it on insurance?
Insurance policies can vary from company to company so it is important to check what is covered.
Theft of goods is covered by most insurance policies and covers products like pool cleaners and filters.
Filters are not usually covered for any form of damage as they are a passive product. If they break, split or leak and it is not a manufacturing fault covered under warranty then it may not be covered.
Pumps are sometimes covered under fusion however this requires the motor to be fused and does not include seized bearings, old age, corrosion or any other damage. Fire or storm damage to equipment is often fully covered while fused pumps are depreciated as below.
When claiming insurance there are a few important things to take into consideration:
a) How old is the product?
Pool equipment is generally depreciated at 10% per year making it worthless after 10 years. You may only be paid the depreciated worth not the full replacement value.
b) Do you have an excess or no-claim bonus?
If you have an excess (usually $100 – $300) or a no-claim bonus consider whether it is worth lodging a claim.
Pumps today can range from $350-$700 for most home swimming pools. After depreciating the value for age and deducting your excess will it be worth claiming?
Contact your insurance company for more information.
How to prime a pool pump!
When re-installing a pool pump it must be primed so it is full of water and ready to operate. The water flowing through the pool pump helps keep it cool so a lack of water flow can cause serious damage.
a)First reconnect the pump and both the suction (from pool) and outlet (to filter) pipes to it.
b)Cartridge filters – ensure your cartridge is clean first.
Sand filters or DE filters – turn filter multiport handle to recirculate or auxiliiary filter.
c)Remove the clear hair and lint pot lid from the front of the pump. Fill the pump as much as possible with water and replace the lid.
d)Switch on the pump. Within 30 seconds to a minute water should start pouring into the pump and you should start seeing bubbles coming out of the return jets in the pool. If the hair and lint pot on the pump is empty after this time, stop the pump and repeat steps c and d.
e)If pump remains full when switched off and starts pumping immediately when turned back on then your pump is now primed. Switch the pump off, turn the handle back to filter (sand or d/e) and then turn it back on and you are back in business.
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