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    Algae or rust

    I can’t determine what this is. I took this picture zoomed in from outside the pool. Is it possible that the pool was worn down and rebar is poking through and rusting? I’ve hit this with a wire brush on my pole and I can’t get rid of it.
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    Hayward vsp Pump binding

    So we had a decent freeze here in North Texas. I have a Hayward VSP pump that has a error to check for binding on the wet side. I've pulled the pump basket and I can spin the wheel freely, I have also turned the fan on the back of the pump with an allen wrench. I've also unscrewed the discharge...
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    Best place to buy a Hayward Ecostar

    I'm in need on a new pump. I've decided on the Hayward sp3400vsp. I don't think I need the vspvr since I have a dual bottom drain system which should prevent any suction safety issues. Now I'm wanting to know the best place to buy one. A quick google search has swimmingpoolsupplyusa.com as the...
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    Need some help with in-laws pool

    I don't have my test kit so the results are from a Walmart kit. Anyways. Their pool is a 10k gallon above ground pool. It seems to be a shade of green and I can hardly see the bottom. Yesterday I added some Muriatic acid because the test kit showed it to be higher than ph8.4 below are the...
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    Need some help with in-laws pool

    I don't have my test kit so the results are from a Walmart kit. Anyways. Their pool is a 10k gallon above ground pool. It seems to be a shade of green and I can hardly see the bottom. Yesterday I added some Muriatic acid because the test kit showed it to be higher than ph8.4 below are the...
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    Best place to get flex PVC

    Im needing to fix/update some plumbing and was going to go with flex PVC for the above ground stuff. Where is the best place to get 2" flex pvc? Should i get sched 40 or 80?
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    best place to purchase acid to lower PH

    In the past couple months ive had my pool i picked it up at Leslies. is there a better deal or place to get acid to lower pH?
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    Needing a SWG, Pump, and Automation system

    This is my first pool and im learning a lot from it and the amazing forum. So far i have upgraded to a DE filter which has made a huge difference in the clarity of my pool water. It was never really all that bad sometimes cloudy after a windy day but now, always clear. Im ready to up my game and...
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    Is my pool maintenance sufficient?

    I am a first time pool owner and the pool is about 20yrs old. Its a plaster pool. I have a basic understanding of why proper maintenance is required however I dont always completely understand the chemistry around it all. for that reason, i just take my little bottle to Leslies and they usually...
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    New to TFP and heres some background

    Hey everyone. 1st time user and 1post. I have used this site a few times to fix some minor issues with my system and realized i would benefit from having an account. moving forward... I am a fairly handy and literate person so i feel confident that with a little advice and self study ill be able...