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    Opening Pool, time for new sand filter or filtration media?

    Re: Opening Pool, time for new sand filter or filtration med It is definitely sand and not algae. I have read some of the other threads you mentioned looking for clues. I just checked my pressure guage for my filter and it does not go to zero, ie it busted. I guess I dont really now what...
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    Opening Pool, time for new sand filter or filtration media?

    Re: Opening Pool, time for new sand filter or filtration med Just took apart multiport valve and the "wagon wheel" gasket looks to be in good shape. I did notice that pin for the selector handle was part way out. I cleaned everything up, drove the pin back in and reassembled. Any chance the...
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    Opening Pool, time for new sand filter or filtration media?

    Re: Opening Pool, time for new sand filter or filtration med no we didn't put a sock on any return to check. However it would always appear at the bottom of the pool and "walk around" ledge below or just past the return closest to filter/pump. I seem to recall it being worse when we had the...
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    Opening Pool, time for new sand filter or filtration media?

    We are hoping to open our pool this week, it is suppose to hit 80 on Wednesday March 15. I have a couple questions I was hoping you experts could help me with. Our pool is going on its fifth season. It is an inground fiberglass pool with salt water chlorine generator. The pump I have is a...