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    Need to replace 15 year old s/s pump -- looking for feedback

    Hi Folks, I have a single speed Pentair pump (WhisperFlo WFE-26) from my original build, need to replace it before opening this season. This forum has been a wonderful resource! I've used liquid chlorine for many years now, looking to replace with a SWG -- tired of the 5 gal jugs/daily...
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    Converting from single speed to two-speed pump

    Hello TFP Experts -- my IG pool was built in 2007 with a Pentair single-speed Whisper-Flo uprated pump (1.5 HP uprated to 1.65). Wanted to wait until pump needed replacing to change to two-speed or variable. Everything is glued in and the pump housing appears to be in fine condition. So can...
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    Is it a problem to not open the pool this summer?

    Hi Everyone, I have a 10-year-old IG white plaster pool with a solid safety cover. Pool was winterized/closed in September 2017. Due to much going on, we have not yet opened it for season, and realistically, will not be able to use it until at least mid-July even if we did open it soon/this...
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    pH constantly rising

    Hi Everyone, I am in a constant battle with high pH (everything else going well). I lower with muriatic acid to 7.4-7.5 on nearly a daily basis and next day it's up a point or two. No one has been in the pool yet this season (water is still too cold...) and there is no aeration. I've read...
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    Pool calculator to get rid of ammonia

    Hi... this forum is sooooo helpful, but I cannot find the exact answer I'm looking for. I am confused about how much chlorine is needed to rid my pool of ammonia. I live in Southeast PA, so pools must be closed for the winter. Last summer, had a problem holding chlorine and determined I had...
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    Accidentally ran pool pump dry (4-5 hours)

    Hi Everyone, My first post to the forum is a request for help! I needed to drain a portion of my pool to lower my CYA, and I forgot to turn off the auto timer for the pump/filter while it was refilling. So I came home yesterday to find the pump running (dry) and it had been on for 4-5 hours...