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    Pad under steps

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    Pad under steps

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0032JSQHA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
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    Pad under steps

    Pad is 36x30. Does anyone cut theirs so it only is under the feet/legs of the stairs? I can picture stuff getting trapped under it and being a good spot for algae to grow.
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    Doc’s opening

    Added about 12” of well water which we know has a high ph. Added powdered cya a week ago and some 12.5% bleach. three days later, three days ago pH 7.8 FC 1.0 CC 0.0 TA 200 CYA 30-40 So I add enough acid to drop pH to 7.0-7.2 and FC to 5.0. Aerating the last three days by pointing the eye...
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    Different feet make a difference!

    Seriously that things is running around the pool LOL.
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    Different feet make a difference!

    Why oh why didn’t I know this! Above ground pool. These cork feet make the Hayward AquaBug run like never before. Thanks pool install company for telling me this years ago. Not. https://smile.amazon.com/Hayward-AXV014FNP-Cork-Replacement-Cleaner/dp/B002XUZ58M
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    Doc’s opening

    any suggestions or do you just spread doom and gloom LOL
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    Doc’s opening

    The Radiant winter cover SUCKS as it drops down a good 22” or so. Next year we close with large pillows so it doesn’t push so much water out. need about 8k gallons. Might use our well with softened water, might call a truck which is nearly $400. pH 7.6 FC 5.0 CC 0.0 TA 100 CYA 10 need to...
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    Filter blew at seam

    Finally received. upstate NY. Debating if I bother installing now or just do in spring. may get 1-2 more days. she functions fine on low speed.
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    Filter blew at seam

    Wow. Thanks again. hayward is shipping me a new one!
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    Filter blew at seam

    My pool installer is checking with their rep. I also just got off the phone with Hayward. After explaining what happened, the lady asked me if I used the manual to troubleshoot the problem. after repeating that the seam broke, this time telling her there is a hole, which is more like a crack...
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    Filter blew at seam

    On hold with Hayward. apparently I want PN SX210AA1 $250-350! does come with laterals but no valve or clamp. $450 with new valve. Is it worth it?
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    Filter blew at seam

    Any reason not to go with a bigger one, like the 27”?
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    Filter blew at seam

    I saw that one but was hoping to be able to buy just the body since the valve is fine. If I buy the whole thing, it comes with everything but sand, correct?