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    Question Could someone clarify a couple of points?

    I'm getting ready to close my AG pool. I finally got the water balanced after having a stubborn algae bloom. My fault. We have an Aquashield cover and I didn't even open it last summer or this until I noticed the green water.

    Could someone explain what a "weir" is?

    I have a Hayward sand filter. CarlD mentioned removing the valve and placing a "travel/storage retainer" that stabilizes the intake tube. I'm assuming by valve you mean the thing that the handle in on that one twists to select the filter mode? I've not removed the top for the winter before (and the decal shows it) but I do remove the lower plug and tip the filter so that any water runs out. Is it better to remove the top? Where does one find a "travel/storage retainer?

    Our pool is surrounded by trees and in western PA we get snow and freezing temps. I've been covering the pool filter and heater with tarps over the winter. Haven't noticed any problems with doing that yet. I do remove the pump, hoses, and Clorinator jug which I no longer use since being converted to the BBB way but since the pipes into and out of the heater are drilled for the tubing, I still hook it up.

    Another question although with the Aquashield is probably moot for me...Why an Aquadoor if the water level is below the skimmer and the vac hole anyway? If it rains into the skimmer, the water just goes out the open hole in the bottom. I tried a gizmo one year (before the top) but it just popped out. Tried an Aquadoor too but I didn't drop the water. The ice crushed it into shards.

    Thanks for the answers in advance.

    CoffeeBean

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    Default Re: Could someone clarify a couple of points?

    The weir is the flap that opens and shuts on the front of the skimmer that allows leaves and debris to float into the skimmer basket but then prevents it from floating back out.

    As far as a gizmo or whatever in the skimmer, I don't use one. The water level is lowered below the skimmer and return so I don't feel the need.

    I do not know what the "travel/storage retainer" is that you mentioned. Sorry.

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    Default Re: Could someone clarify a couple of points?

    Thanks Watermom for your reply. :-)

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    Default Re: Could someone clarify a couple of points?

    That gadget I described is used to ship a new filter without an sand in it to keep the internal plumbing in place. I used it for years till it finally broke and now just let the sand hold it in place. I'm a strong believer in taking off the multivalve--the device on top with the handle. I take the O-ring surrounding the m-valve and lube it with teflon lube special for O-rings. I then put it in a ziplock bag for the winter, and the m-valve is drained and stored in the basement.

    I've never had the aquador break, but the problem is ice in the skimmer. IF enough ice forms to block the bottom of the skimmer, if more ice forms in the skimmer it can bust it. Some take a kid's noodle, cut it up into pieces and stuff the skimmer with it. That way, any ice formed has to push against the foam, and not as much water can get into the skimmer.
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