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    Did you measure the "liner itself" from the bead,...

    Did you measure the "liner itself" from the bead, to the seam where it should hit the floor? Maybe you sent them the correct measurments and they made it to shallow.

    yes

    The liner seam at the...
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    Could be a few things, loose wire connection (not...

    Could be a few things, loose wire connection (not getting the correct MV), pressure switch, gas valve (not pilot generator, if it is staying lite) roll out safety switch bad, bad thermostat.

    They...
  3. Question: Quiet Pump

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    If the bearings were damaged/installed wrong from...

    If the bearings were damaged/installed wrong from the get go, could make it noisy. Once the are replaced, you can tell the difference. May not be the motor.

    Diffuser:
    Whisperflo pumps (and some...
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    Could be either the contacts on the back of the...

    Could be either the contacts on the back of the motor or the pump relay on the circuit board.


    If it has started to get louder, could be bearings going out due to age or leaking seal. If you...
  5. Question: Sand in pool

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    The hub that the laterals fit into can have a...

    The hub that the laterals fit into can have a crack and cause this, or the stand pipe that goes from hub to the multi port.

    The valve or gasket, if bad will not cause sand to go back into the...
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    If your back wash hose/line stays unrolled away...

    If your back wash hose/line stays unrolled away from pool, check to see if water is coming out there. Your filter multi port valve may be allowing water to go out backwash line.
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    Another thought... Sometime depending on how...

    Another thought...

    Sometime depending on how the blowers are plumbed into the system, water can sometimes run back into the blower line, run down into your blower motor. "trip" don't take much.
    ...
  8. Question: Really dirty pool

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    Anytime you drain a vinyl liner pool, be aware...

    Anytime you drain a vinyl liner pool, be aware the liner can SHRINK and will NOT be usable again.

    Even if it is not that old and the temps are cooler, it will shrink. Doing it on a warm sunny day...
  9. Use a genie jet type clog remover. Google genie...

    Use a genie jet type clog remover. Google genie jet by alladin model 961. They go by other names also at different hardware stores. They come in different sizes.

    Basically it attaches to your...
  10. Question: FLO on Spa - No heat

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    If there are shut off valves in the connections,...

    If there are shut off valves in the connections, make sure they are all the way open. (pulled up for slide valves)
    Sensing it has a water FLO problem and will not engage heat.

    1. Old filter...
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    Poll: I'd be curious as to who the liner manufacture is...

    I'd be curious as to who the liner manufacture is that made the liner?

    How well does the liner fit? What about the overall install looks? The big picture? From the "limited view" it looks like...
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    Also on that same page with the electrical block...

    Also on that same page with the electrical block there, page 19 is instructions to check how the jumper pins are set to verify the board is set for 50amp circuit.


    As a side note
    I always...
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    http://www.d1spas.com/images/documents/99D1Manual....

    http://www.d1spas.com/images/documents/99D1Manual.pdf

    On page 51-52 does yours look like either of these?


    And most all of them call for 3wire+ground



    ALZ1
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    http://www.d1spas.com/images/documents/01513-281E....

    http://www.d1spas.com/images/documents/01513-281E.pdf
    http://www.d1spas.com/images/documents/2004D1ConsumerPlanningGuidewnewcover.pdf
    Hot Tub, Hot Tubs and Spas Dimension One Spas and Hot Tubs ...
  15. Question: Spa GFCI wiring

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    Spa GFCI wiring

    Here is a visual.
    Full size it to read the print.
    Make sure to use correct wire size for load, distance and location conditions.
    Copper is not cheap, neither is safety it has a heaftier price....
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    Its OK, I deal with it every day talking men too...

    Its OK, I deal with it every day talking men too not just women. (day job)

    PSD parts are not cheap as you know and to go on guessing is going to cost you dearly.
    like what??

    Then what does...
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    OUCH! There are things on a diesel that work in a...

    OUCH! There are things on a diesel that work in a different way gas engine if I am not mistaken.
    If he is asking you what a sensor does...


    Do you see the RPM needle move while turning it...
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    If you have a water table problem, fiberglass can...

    If you have a water table problem, fiberglass can float "the whole pool" if not properly install. Still a possibility if you have a severe water table. If the foundation under the pool starts to...
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    You say it does not look like it goes to...

    You say it does not look like it goes to anything, can you actually see the end of bare wires? Make sure you post the model yr. Because in model changes yours could be slightly diffeent than another....
  20. Question: Hot tub

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    Depending on the location of the...

    Depending on the location of the skimmer/suctions. And plumbing configuration. Some you can get to start half full, others have to have the water be above the skimmer/suctions.

    main concern: It...
  21. I feel your pain. Definitely see if you can get...

    I feel your pain.
    Definitely see if you can get them to put a meter recorder on (I have one now, second time). It may show them what they need to know right quick. Maybe not.

    It can be a...
  22. Question: Flickering lights

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    Thanks, I'm trying. 5% I have measured it...

    Thanks, I'm trying.
    5%


    I have measured it once at 109v on one leg before they put the meter recorder on. I had 2 volt meters hooked up. So I now the other times had to be around that also.

    ...
  23. Question: GFI hot tub issues

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    It is worth a try, but usually once water has...

    It is worth a try, but usually once water has gotten to them it has done some damage depending on the time frame it has seen water. If after a week of sitting and air drying it, still trips, chances...
  24. Question: Wring my spa

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    How far is the Electrical run going to be? ALZ1

    How far is the Electrical run going to be?

    ALZ1
  25. Question: Flickering lights

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    [QUOTE=tkrussell] This is the most obsurd of...

    This is the most obsurd of all. They say this is normal, and usually doesn't cause any problem. And that my lights flickering had nothing to do with the neutral. "Usually" I said. And how do I get...
  26. Question: Flickering lights

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    No yes I would (eeek) Assume so. I hate to...

    No
    yes I would (eeek) Assume so. I hate to assume. Panel is bonded to ground, panel bonded to conduit meter can to weather head.

    Does that make sense?

    Old panel and meter socket had the same...
  27. Question: Flickering lights

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    Just seems weird that when my loads are very...

    Just seems weird that when my loads are very closly balanced one woud expect to see a reduction on the neutral. Mine with L16.5amps, L2 7.4amps, N 4.0 amps (G1.5-2.2 jumping around)
  28. Question: Flickering lights

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    you they chose daytime morning for a reason I...

    you they chose daytime morning for a reason I suppose it is less at that time. No one is home.

    TOTALLY realize that have read stories. Seeing it first hand.

    there was at first. 11 off...
  29. Question: Flickering lights

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    Meter out to pole then into house are the 2...

    Meter out to pole then into house are the 2 connections for meter plus neutral in the middle lug no ground wire connection in the meter. It is a milbank I'll try to find the model on it...
    Panel...
  30. Question: Flickering lights

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    Ele engineer wants to bring someone out that he...

    Ele engineer wants to bring someone out that he works with to look at MY home wiring.

    And then to set another recorder. While I note events.

    What should I have him look at on their side?
    ...
  31. Question: Flickering lights

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    No, in the pic I just meant to put neutral on one...

    No, in the pic I just meant to put neutral on one side(white lines) an grounds(green lines) on another.



    Have individual surge protection, will be looking into whole house protection.

    ALZ1
  32. Question: GFI hot tub issues

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    Sub panel? Or GFCI disconnect? What does the box...

    Sub panel? Or GFCI disconnect? What does the box say that this panel came in?



    The one that everything in your house is running off correct? If so then you had that one wired correct.

    Double...
  33. Question: Flickering lights

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    Waiting for reply from Power Company. Will...

    Waiting for reply from Power Company. Will definitely post what the issue is if I can get a exact reply. They don't smile and nod anymore, I am crushed.:rolleyes:

    If I were to rewire my panel...
  34. Question: Flickering lights

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    This IS my MAIN panel, I do NOT have a sub panel....

    This IS my MAIN panel, I do NOT have a sub panel. It is there it is just hard to see, it is black. 3 Wires come in from a milbank meter can. no disconnect there.


    When I stested the neutral I...
  35. Question: Flickering lights

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    yes I am talking about main breaker panel (I have...

    yes I am talking about main breaker panel (I have no other panels)
    Not a good thing to assume, When you use the word "isolated" I think sub panel where they are isolated from each other, 4 wire run...
  36. Question: Flickering lights

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    Closest is Lenexa, KS 3hrs drive one way... ouch.

    Closest is Lenexa, KS 3hrs drive one way... ouch.
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    I finally convinced one with dimming that it is...

    I finally convinced one with dimming that it is not normal. That if he does not tell them they will just think I am a crazy women with too much time on my hands... no no, just that they will not...
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    Disconnected circuit neutral from buss at panel...

    Disconnected circuit neutral from buss at panel and tested to make sure there were not any connection between neutral and ground.

    to eliminate that there were no unintended connections to...
  39. Question: Flickering lights

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    I have checked each circuit nuetral to ground...

    I have checked each circuit nuetral to ground bus, with all breakers off, no continuity, infinate ohms. Poco has tighten and re-tightend meter base, If I tighten my panel connections any more I'll...
  40. Question: Flickering lights

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    Yes Neutral is bonded to grounding electrode...

    Yes


    Neutral is bonded to grounding electrode in main panel, I have no sub panels. The lug is one unit with 2 holes in it(just in case you were wondering)



    With all curit breakers off...
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    They just put in this pole and xformer. Most...

    They just put in this pole and xformer.

    Most of our communication has been over the phone, but now I have written a letter to email addressing the ongoing problem.


    Thanks
    ALZ1
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    Amps with a true rms meter where main feeds come...

    Amps with a true rms meter where main feeds come into the panel.
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    Flickering lights

    Bigg oops I thought I double posted the question some how and edited/lost the origonal

    Dangit will try to recompose it

    Issue of dimming lights, brightening of lights, constant flickering. All...
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