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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Need advice regarding cartridge filter...

    I've spent the last three years (yes, that's THREE) rebuilding my existing pool that was originally built in the mid 50's. Lots of problems, lots...

    Started by otisdog‎, 05-23-2014 03:45 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Pool Equipment & Operations

    ____________________________________ FAQs & Guides: Pool Equipment & Operations ---- June 2018 ---- ____________________________________ ...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-19-2018 05:06 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: How Much Does Pump Efficiency Matter?

    ___________________________________ How Much Does Pump Efficiency Matter? ___________________________________ TL;DR: The difference in...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-23-2018 09:02 PM
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    06-23-2018 09:02 PM Go to last post
  1. Newbie, saying hello (obviously have a problem too) 😜

    Hi everyone. Good morning, I hope someone can help me. We bought a house in France with two pools (very little previous proper pool experience) and...

    Started by Anonymous European‎, 05-26-2014 02:56 AM
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    05-27-2014 05:03 PM Go to last post
  2. How do folks backwash?

    I'm wondering how all of you backwash your filters, what kind of methods you use. I have to backwash pretty often - though my neighbor, who also...

    Started by SL Dan‎, 08-02-2018 02:37 PM
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  3. Upgrade recommendations for replacing 14" Intex sand filter combo?

    My 14" Intex sand filter is beginning to spit sand into the pool. I don't really want to just repair or replace it with another Intex, so I'm...

    Started by Pappy‎, 05-28-2018 11:44 AM
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    07-15-2018 08:24 PM Go to last post
  4. Adding DE to sand filter

    #update-sticky NOTE: I've moved this thread to this forum so that there is an easy access to adding DE to Sand filters. It's not a PERFECT thread...

    Started by The Raddish‎, 07-05-2006 11:26 AM
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    #old-sticky, #update-sticky
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    06-04-2008 04:36 PM Go to last post
  5. Operating & Cleaning a DE filter

    The manual for my Hayward EC65A De filter says if the pressure rises more than 10 lbs you should clean the filter. How do I do this?

    Started by packerfan‎, 08-16-2009 02:05 PM
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    05-03-2018 07:54 PM Go to last post
  6. Sta-Rite® System 3 Air Bleed Filter

    Is the Sta-Rite® System 3 Air Bleed Filter necessary in the pool system? We have a dog who loves to swim and hair is constantly getting trapped at...

    Started by meghanW‎, 08-21-2012 10:08 PM
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    08-24-2012 09:33 PM Go to last post
  7. Formula to calculate expected Pool Water Temperature???

    Does anyone know the formula to calculate the expected Pool Water Temperature (approximately of course)? Specifically, assume the following...

    Started by TheG$‎, 05-11-2007 04:57 PM
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    05-11-2007 06:18 PM Go to last post
  8. Exclamation “Solar sensor shorted” REALLY? :(

    I’m new here, so if I’m posting in the wrong place please move it and PM me where to find the answers. I have a 7 year old saltwater pool that...

    Started by intrepid‎, 02-23-2012 12:59 AM
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    02-24-2012 02:50 AM Go to last post
  9. Hayward Super Pump - no start with loud buzz

    I just tried starting up my pool for the new season and the pump does not start. It just makes a really loud buzzing noise. I have the schematic...

    Started by hhkont‎, 05-22-2010 06:34 PM
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    08-14-2010 09:46 PM Go to last post
  10. How to either cheaply heat a pool, or heat a pool for one day?

    I am having a graduation party in May, and my pool tends to be cold at this time of year. It usually sits around 63-66 degrees. I would really like...

    Started by gcorcoran13‎, 01-25-2012 08:17 PM
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  11. Anyone used "Zeosand" in place of regular sand?

    I'm told that it takes half as much as regular sand in a filter and filters as well as diatomaceous earth filters. Any down sides?

    Started by dbursch‎, 05-17-2006 04:03 PM
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    08-16-2008 03:36 PM Go to last post
  12. Can't get pump lid open

    I'm trying to open up my pump lid to clean out the filter. I thought I read somewhere a way to release pressure but can't find it. I had my father in...

    Started by Jacob99‎, 05-09-2012 08:19 PM
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    05-15-2012 05:28 PM Go to last post
  13. Question Pump Keeps Losing Prime

    I have an inground pool and my pump keeps losing prime. Every morning when I start my pool up, I have to prime the pump to get it going. What is...

    Started by ellry99‎, 07-13-2006 03:23 PM
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    07-26-2006 12:00 AM Go to last post
  14. Pump won’t prime because of clogged filter?

    Hi all, Looks like this time, opening my pool needs a lot of POPP :eek: For starters, I opened "the swamp." When the pump was first started it...

    Started by Water_man‎, 05-18-2008 11:06 AM
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    05-19-2008 05:13 PM Go to last post
  15. How often and how long do you backwash a sand filter

    Hello, I have a 30ft above ground pool with an EcoKleer 26" sand filter and 2hp waterway pump. This is only my 2nd season owning my pool, and I am...

    Started by missparker205‎, 06-02-2012 07:56 PM
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    06-04-2012 01:17 PM Go to last post
  16. My DE filter works fine for like 10 min and then the pressure goes up

    My water is pretty filthy but I keep backwashing and watch my money (de) flow out of my yard and then i put more money (de) into the skimmer for the...

    Started by fog80‎, 06-02-2007 09:24 PM
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  17. Question PVC Ball Valves.....Hard to Turn...

    Hi: I was wondering if anyone else has this problem with ball type valves and if they have any suggestions to solve it. I installed a couple of...

    Started by Player101‎, 07-31-2006 11:01 AM
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    07-31-2006 04:42 PM Go to last post
  18. How do install a timer for pump?

    I'd like to install a timer on my pump so that I don't have to do it manually every day. We have an inground 40,000 pool that I maintain with bleach....

    Started by jenmenke‎, 04-10-2006 10:47 AM
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  19. Solar blanket - 12 vs. 16 mil/color/cutting edges/steps

    Have 18 x 36 (plus 4x8 steps) blue solar cover, not sure if 12 or 16 mil, most bubbles popped after 3 1/2 years, looking for replacement. Mine has...

    Started by ernie1959‎, 05-07-2012 04:03 PM
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    05-09-2012 05:50 PM Go to last post
  20. Pool Heater Making Strange Sound

    Anyone have an opinion on this. I have a Hayward H100 pool heater. We use it quite a bit. I've noticed that starting last week, when the water...

    Started by PhilB‎, 08-09-2010 10:12 AM
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    08-26-2010 08:42 AM Go to last post
  21. Why Does My DE Filter Lose Pressure

    We opened our pool this year and everything was going fine. We cleaned the DE filter, put in the DE and the pressure was fine. However, after 1.5...

    Started by AnnaE‎, 05-06-2012 10:23 PM
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    05-26-2015 04:50 PM Go to last post
  22. Cleaning your Cartridge Filter without Damaging It!

    ______________________________________________ Cleaning your Cartridge Filter without Damaging It! ...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 07-17-2012 11:48 PM
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    07-07-2013 03:53 PM Go to last post
  23. Is my sand filter sized right?

    Pool Info-IG Gunite approx. 18,000 gallons. Recently installed Hayward Swimpure SWCG (up to 40,000 gal) 1-HP Pentair Whisper Flo and Tagelus 60D...

    Started by TheGoose‎, 07-21-2011 09:44 AM
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    04-19-2012 10:25 PM Go to last post
  24. Bypass Valve On Heater

    When installing a pool heater is it necessary (or a good idea) to install a bypass valve so the water doesn't flow through the heater when its off? I...

    Started by jrv331‎, 01-31-2009 03:07 PM
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    04-05-2009 03:51 PM Go to last post
  25. How long should a pump motor last?

    I need to replace my pump motor for the 3rd time. The pump is a Sta-Rite Dura Glass 1 hp. How long should the motor last? Is there a pump and...

    Started by Spurgeon‎, 04-12-2008 04:58 PM
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    05-26-2008 06:26 PM Go to last post
  26. Filter keeps clogging up??

    I have a hayward perflex de filter system (ec65a) with a hayward 1.5 hp pump i just open the pool added earth to it and it "cloggs" up my pressure...

    Started by LIL_WILL‎, 05-20-2012 09:02 PM
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    05-22-2012 09:06 PM Go to last post
  27. Pump Casing Epoxy Repair

    I have a Pentair Pinnacle pump that has developed two casing leaks at the curved "shoulders" of the main housing, just below the vertical discharge. ...

    Started by GBTom‎, 08-07-2006 09:52 PM
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  28. Passive Heat Using Homemade Solar Disks

    So that I do not run afoul of the Forum's rules I will say upfront that I have no connection to the pool industry, and that this post is in no way...

    Started by alisonquilts‎, 06-07-2012 10:36 PM
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  29. pilot light won't light on pool heater

    hello, i have a teledyne/lars pool heater millivolt control type and my igniter won't fire up the pilot light. i've not had this problem before and...

    Started by packerfan‎, 06-09-2010 10:15 PM
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    06-12-2010 02:10 AM Go to last post
  30. Help Attaching Solar Cover to Reel

    Hi All, Just bought a solar cover reel for my 16x33 pool. Put together the reel without any problem, but I need some advice for how to attach the...

    Started by Skillset‎, 09-09-2006 09:00 AM
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    09-09-2006 04:04 PM Go to last post

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