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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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    05-29-2014 10:38 AM Go to last post
  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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  1. vacuum suction weak

    I tried to vacuum my pool today the exact same way as I did it last year but I am barely getting any suction. Last year I could barely pick the...

    Started by 10$liz‎, 06-05-2007 08:44 PM
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  2. Question How to test the main drain?

    Hello, I just bought a house that has a gunite pool with a single main drain. The pool is probably 40 years old. I haven't been able to locate...

    Started by 105ex‎, 06-11-2007 10:17 PM
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    05-26-2010 02:44 PM Go to last post
  3. Which brand of solar panels used by professionals and where to get them?

    Hello, I'm planning to install solar panels for my 36x18 IG pool. There are eBay sellers currently selling either SunGrabber or SunHeater solar...

    Started by 105ex‎, 07-28-2008 02:14 AM
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  4. Can you spray Diatomaceous Earth to the filter membranes?

    I would like to hear experts' experiences with how to best apply DE to your filter membranes. 1. I have a 2-speed pool pump, with full at 1.5...

    Started by 105ex‎, 07-28-2009 03:20 AM
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    08-03-2009 03:01 AM Go to last post
  5. Can a leaking Jandy "Check Valve" with clear top be "fixed"?

    I just noticed that the clear-top Jandy "Check Valve" that's somewhere in the pipeline is leaking (water seeps through and drips). I have some...

    Started by 105ex‎, 05-26-2010 03:00 PM
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    05-29-2010 08:17 AM Go to last post
  6. New pool owner/member need advice.

    First house first pool etc. Had a company come out and drain and pressure wash pool and epoxy paint ( forclosed house 3+yrs of algae ) They are...

    Started by 12mustangdude‎, 03-27-2014 11:43 AM
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    03-27-2014 04:20 PM Go to last post
  7. Pool Pump calculations.....help?

    Ok, so my pool pump is dying and needs to be replaced. The problem is that it is extremely old, about 30 years, and pumps were not nearly as...

    Started by 1PoolNoob‎, 06-04-2013 07:11 PM
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    06-05-2013 02:12 AM Go to last post
  8. Can someone help estimate my Total Resistance to Flow (Feet of Head)

    Can someone please help estimate my Total Resistance to Flow (Feet of Head), I'm having a hard time with this. Pool specs: In-ground 30,000...

    Started by 1PoolNoob‎, 06-05-2013 02:55 PM
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    06-09-2013 12:17 PM Go to last post
  9. IntelliFlow 4x160 over Whisperflo?

    Designing a new IG residential pool. I am digging through posts on this topic but I wanted to post my own pool specs (still in the design phase). ...

    Started by 26theone‎, 01-22-2007 03:22 PM
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    01-22-2007 04:21 PM Go to last post
  10. Turnover rate per day/Pump run time and GPM

    Are there positives/negatives to stretching your daily turnover rates out as long as possible over the whole day? Assumptions: Adjustable GPM...

    Started by 26theone‎, 03-09-2007 04:59 PM
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    03-10-2007 01:52 PM Go to last post
  11. to drain or not to drain...

    I'm buying a house with a 35K gallon IG gunite pool. The pool is probably 30-40 years old. The old owner was 90 years old, and I don't think she used...

    Started by 2Old4This‎, 10-11-2011 07:42 PM
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    10-29-2011 06:27 PM Go to last post
  12. Multiport Valve label/legend?

    Hi, When I bought my house, the pool system has an American Products 6 position (7 when you count removing the handle notch) multi-port valve for...

    Started by 2pools‎, 08-01-2006 11:12 PM
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  13. Check/Clean Cell problem on Pool Pilot.

    Hello everyone; New to the pool business (just got a brand new pool), we decided to go with the Pool Pilot. After a rather long wait for the...

    Started by 320Driver‎, 05-29-2006 09:35 AM
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    05-30-2006 08:30 AM Go to last post
  14. Pool Pilot Problems

    Hello everyone; New to the pool business (just got a brand new pool), we decided to go with the Pool Pilot. After a rather long wait for the...

    Started by 320Driver‎, 05-29-2006 09:37 AM
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    05-29-2006 10:11 AM Go to last post
  15. What kind of heater is this? Need wiring diagram also

    I have a Hayward comfort zone natural gas heater which I am trying to fix. I need to find an electrical schematic but I cant read the model #...

    Started by 4CEFED‎, 06-04-2013 06:50 PM
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    06-06-2013 06:53 PM Go to last post
  16. Question How do I determine the minimum time to run my filter daily?

    How long do I run my filter to turn over the pool water one time? My manual doesn't say. Under "Specifications", it states that the design flow...

    Started by 4KidsSwim‎, 07-05-2006 01:38 PM
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    07-05-2006 01:38 PM Go to last post
  17. Digital pump timer recommendations

    Hi all, I'm looking to add a timer to our new pool setup and have seen the Intermatic mechanical ones, but I'm thinking digital. Saw the Intermatic...

    Started by 4pkross‎, 07-13-2011 12:50 AM
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    07-15-2011 08:22 AM Go to last post
  18. Raypak RP2100 starting problems

    I have a Raypak RP2100 (ng) heater for my inground pool. It is 15 years old and haven't had any notable problems yet with it. I have replaced the...

    Started by 7-UP BILL‎, 05-26-2014 09:05 PM
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    05-31-2014 05:10 PM Go to last post
  19. Running Pentair Intelliflow Pumps in Parallel

    I have a 12,000 gal. IG pool with an IntelliFlo pump. I've read that running the pump around 1000 rpm is most efficient, but my salt generator...

    Started by 71SoCal‎, 04-09-2014 03:33 PM
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    04-10-2014 02:48 PM Go to last post
  20. Pump popping breaker.

    I have a Magnetek 8-177457-02 pump that is about 9 years old. It just started popping its internal breaker but not the one on the control panel. ...

    Started by 737Mech‎, 06-13-2012 07:22 PM
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    06-13-2012 11:38 PM Go to last post
  21. New Pump - To bolt down or not to bolt down?

    My 4 year old Pentair SuperFlo refused to start this week. The shaft appeared to be seized. I just ordered a WhisperFlo and will be installing it in...

    Started by 767Geek‎, 04-04-2012 07:36 PM
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    04-04-2012 10:43 PM Go to last post
  22. Pump troubleshooting

    I've got a approximately 2 year old Hayward Power Flo Matrix 1 hp pump. Yesterday I noticed that the pump had tripped breaker (it's practically...

    Started by 76bronco‎, 08-27-2011 09:59 AM
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  23. Question sand last how long?

    I'm getting a very small amount in the middle. Cool web site alot of info!

    Started by 8510c4‎, 06-11-2011 12:05 PM
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    07-14-2011 11:41 PM Go to last post
  24. Water Over Skimmer ?

    Just wondering if anyone ever raises the water level in AG pool above the skimmer. Thanks, Mark.

    Started by 94ukgrad‎, 07-10-2010 11:45 PM
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  25. Newbie AGP Cover Question.....

    Just installed AGP a couple of weeks ago. The deck should be completed this week. I need some advice on pool covers for when I close the pool. My...

    Started by 94ukgrad‎, 07-18-2010 10:57 PM
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    07-19-2010 04:51 PM Go to last post
  26. Hayward valve leak...

    Hi everyone. Started up the pool yesterday and the Valve on top of my sand filter is leaking around the brim (if you will). It is leaking in the...

    Started by 98gtx‎, 06-25-2007 10:51 AM
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    06-25-2007 01:23 PM Go to last post
  27. New Member looking for solar pool heat info

    New to the forum. Trying to see what I can learn on Solar Heaters.

    Started by aa961jester‎, 05-17-2014 08:43 AM
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    05-20-2014 08:42 PM Go to last post
  28. From Gunite to Vinyl...

    Hello all, Thank you for the site as it has helped me greatly the past three years. We just sold our current home to get a larger home for the...

    Started by aatwatch‎, 06-16-2011 07:55 PM
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    06-16-2011 09:10 PM Go to last post
  29. Web-based interface to control/configure my pool functions

    I am sure this has already been addressed somewhere in the forum, but I am a new user and the search function in the forum has been disabled until I...

    Started by abarclay‎, 03-21-2014 12:46 PM
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    03-21-2014 01:05 PM Go to last post
  30. 24 ft round ag

    Ok..there are my specs. I have been browsing (lurking) and learning from these forums since 2003 when I first got my AG pool (thanks to pooldoc,...

    Started by Abbiesaunt1997‎, 05-26-2012 11:08 PM
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    05-27-2012 06:41 PM Go to last post

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