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Okay will report back after the weekend. Need husband home to look after kids while I work this out!

Okay, The pump has been working correctly for 24 hours so that's fine. And yes I was referring to the flow gauge (thank you for the correct terminology) which I used at the end of the hose (as per the instructions ;)) - and it indicated the right amount of flow although I'm not sure what the...

The pump strainer was pretty much full to the top, just some turbulence as you said - some bubbles. I filled the cleaner hose using the return jet, then attached it to the pump via the skimmer, the pressure drops and the water flow drops to about half in the pump, and doesn't regain the entire...

Okay, so followed the above and filled the hose using the return jet. Checked for leaks, and then removed the cleaner just to quickly check the pressure. When I went to re-attach the cleaner, a wooden peg fell out...(toddler in the house)...so that might have been part of the problem! The...

The cleaner is not moving at all when I connect it. So, I'm pretty sure it's not air being sucked in from the surface. My pump is right next to the pool so I can see the cleaner when I turn on the pump. The pressure is fine and is adjustable at the end of the hose so I can adjust to give it...

I ran the hose with the pressure sensor thing (the thing that checks the pressure from the pump is okay, and it runs fine. So I can't see that the hose is an issue. Maybe the last bit of the hose and the actual cleaner?

Hello! Thanks for your reply. The cleaner is plugged into the skimmer. I've been running the pump all week without the cleaner and it stays primed, although there are two bubbles floating at the top. Does this suggest a leak? Or does it mean the problem is the cleaner? The pump strainer o-ring...

Hello, Got a Pentair rebel a few months ago and it's all been working fine. Noticed today it wasn't working. I backwashed the filter and it started up again and was fine. Then I turned it off to empty the skimmer basket in the pump and couldn't get it to work again. The pump is working okay...

Okay thanks, so I should lower my pH to 7.2 and then let it rise back up by itself, then retest TA to see if it's dropped?

Hello, TFP gives the following levels for a vinyl pool (no SWG): with Bleach FC 3-7 (See chart) pH 7.2-7.8 TA 50-90+ CH 0-350 (Don't add) CYA 30-50 When I refer to other websites, particularly liner specialists, the range is very different: pH 7.2-7.6 Total alkalinity 100-150 ppm...

Wow, thanks Swamp Woman. What a comprehensive reply. Our pool liner is pretty old. We had about 12 holes patched up last year and we're trying to make it last as long as possible before we invest in a new one. So the risk of pinhole leaks is a strong possibility for us. I don;t know how old...

and the manufacturer also recommended ionic pools :eek:

Yeah I know, but I've also had two pool guys tell me not to do it...

But what about the metal frame aspect?

Hello, We've been deciding on a SWG only to be advised that it's a bad idea in our pool which is vinyl lined but in a metal frame due to corrosion. He advised a chlorine dispenser instead (the Hurlcon Rola Chem). I'm not overly keen due to the cost and constantly hefting chlorine down to the...