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    epoxy coating peeling off

    after fixing the water as clear as crystal. now i can see some area comes off because the automatic cleaner. have to empty the pool to fix?
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    pump too strong for cartridge filter

    my pool is 40 m cubic. the pump is 1 HP filter is 5.8 Sqm cartirdge now.. after visiting the pool shop yesterday. after one night running the pump. this morning. the pool is clear as crystal. very blue and very very clear. very happy man now.
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    pump too strong for cartridge filter

    hi there, i suspect that the pump is running very strong so the cartridge filter does not filter well. and the fine small particles were push thru the filter back to the pool. that is why the water is very cloudy. i have a single speed pump only.. how can i slow it down or limit the in flow...
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    How often to clean a cartridge filter ?

    hi, i just replace the old de filter, by a cartridge filter system. it flows nicely without any pressure build up. still sitting at zero. i found that the water is not that clear as before.. can i use DE powder in cartridge filter? if not. anything else i can put in to make the water clear...
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    what do you guys think of this filter system

    my existing one .. i think it is a DE filter.. i cannot get the filter cartridge anymore.. also i want to upgrade to a bigger one.. so i choose the biggest one ... i guess a lower pressure will help/ about the pool size.. it is about 8 m long and 5 m wide.. it is a oval shape. depth.. 2m...
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    what do you guys think of this filter system

    any good?? 34" Cartridge Filter Designed Flow Rate 15,000 CBM / hr (150,000 litres) Lid Design for Easy Access to Cartridge Element (included) ◎ High Pressure Resistance ◎ Pressure Gauge Equipped ◎ Manual Air Relief Equipped ◎ With High Quality Cartridge Element Made...
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    Need your help!!! Pool Heat Equipment

    the whole piece of blanket.. like a layer of bubble wrap... is pretty strong and with fairly good floating ability.. my dog ran on it and just like running on ground... maybe he is a small dog only.. apart from heat loss.. it also prevent evaporation as well.. you know.. australia is very...
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    my filter system

    his name is jimmy. he is a good swimmer. i am planning to buy a over size filter... so allowing lower pressure and better flow. and better filtration.. i think i am on the right track..
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    Need your help!!! Pool Heat Equipment

    well. a solar blanket is also helpful to prevent the heat loss overnight.
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    from victoria , australia

    any aussie guy here? bought a house that come with a pool. in ground. solar heat. just need to redo the filter.. the cartridge is old. and i cracked the pvc piping..
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    How often to clean a cartridge filter ?

    my old cartridge start with 50 PSI.. and the flow really get low.. when it hits 85 PSI.. i have to backwash.. then it back to 50PSI.. then quickly build up again.. also didn't run the pump for a few months 12 weeks. i guess it is very heavy soil at the bottom of the pool. i use a automatic...
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    Need your help!!! Pool Heat Equipment

    i have a solar system. only works when it is sunny.
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    my filter system

    what the vol of the pool will be approx. what size will the pump is. anywhere can get this type of cartridge anymore? i am looking for a new pool filter set to replace this old one. question 2 : the writing on the pump is unable to read.. all fade away.