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    CYA affect SWG Production?

    Does your CYA level affect chlorine production? I usually run my CYA around 50-60 during the summer.Last month I checked and it was 40.I didn't adjust sense it was close to closing.I noticed this week in the process of closing for the season when I super chlorinated it seemed to not increase...
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    Pump Motor Cover

    Just installed new pump motor today.Looking for suggestion on protecting from the weather.Post those pictures please.
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    Harris verses Hayward???

    Been looking at the Harris Aboveground pumps.They look the same has a direct replacement to my Hayward Matrix.I have a 2 speed 1 hp Matrix now.Looking at the 2 speed Harris version with 1 hp and 1.5 hp.I run my pump now about 10 hours a day on a split of 5 morning and 5 at night.Wondering if...
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    Replacing 1 hp motor to 1.5 hp

    Need to replace the motor on my Hayward Power FLO Matrix.The old motor is a 1 horse 2 speed.Want to change to a 1.5 horse 2 speed.Would there be any difference in the propellor size? Any other issues I should be concerned about? I liked the 2 speed.But,the 1 horse on low speed pressure is a...
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    Long time!!Hello!!

    Just wanted to wish everyone a happy new pool year.I don't get on here much now since I'm " Troublefree" I do preach maybe a little to much about taking care my troublefreepool .But,since taking the advice of this wonderful & helpful site I alway's look at a clear pool. I'm alway's recommending...
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    Generating light stay's on...

    Just replaced the flow switch and it's working now.But,have noticed that the generator light is staying on.When pump shut's off it stay's on and also I have turned the % to 1 and it still stay's on.Any suggestion's.
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    No Flow Light On...

    Came home tonight and noticed no flow light on.Getting flow,wire look's good.I unplugged and plugged back.Dark So I just left alone till tomorrow.Second year and haven't had any issue's.Any suggestion's
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    The Winter Wonder Pill.

    Happen to see a friend of mine tag'd on Facebook about someone who was bragging about the Winter Pill add to there pool.Wonder how much money they making on this product.Wonder what's in it.
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    Stabilizer for Salt Water Pool's

    I see they sell a Salt Water Stabilizer.What's the difference in just using reg Stabilizer?Thinking this is just another money maker.lol..Sorry if I put in wrong section.Please move if needed.
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    pump outlet still leaking.Uggggg..

    I'm at the end of my rope's.I continue have a small leak from the Hayworth Power-flo pump outlet on the 1.5 inch male PVC connection.I have teflon taped and taped and still can't get it to stop.I'm thinking about just going to the female screw down with a gasket if that is possible.Not even sure...
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    Suggestion's on replumb on Aboveground

    This 1.5 pipe.Had to cut because I could never get water blown out of line when I winterized this past year.I want to have control over the second return.So I am going to put a valve in.But,I also want to be able to drain the water out of line for the winter.Any Suggestion's Thank"s
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    Winterizing Auqa Trol HP SWG on AGP

    Ok,Draining water and have unhooked the Switch and Cell from PVC plumbing.? is should I put these 2 pc's up somewhere or just hook back inline for the winter.Cell look's good.Wondering if I should clean cell before winter.Also Control Box OK to leave and cover up for the winter?
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    Closing AGP for first time with SWG and hard plumbed piping

    Suggestions on the best way to winterize equipment since will not be removing for storage this year.Also in North Carolina so our winters are short.In the past I have Raises Chlorine and lowered water and cover pool.Would pull and store pump. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk
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    Reducing Suction on Vacuum head.

    Since installing new pump.Suction is to much when cleaning.Just suck's head to the floor and hard to pull & push.Low speed is not enough so is there any other suggestions to cut the suction back?I did turn my skimmer valve back a little and tried.Not much help. Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk
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    Blue Wave 12 mil Clear Solar Cover

    Received new one today and put on pool.Love the so called warranty.If Chlorine level is over 3 ppm the cover should be removed.[emoji15] [emoji41] Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk
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    Hayworth Power-Flo 1 hp 2 speed

    I'm impressed.Got my power bill for this past month and would not even know I was running a pump.Timer running it during the day for 8 hour's on low.Run on high on cleaning day on the weekend.Plus,on Well water and running it to top off every week.Wow!! What difference and my pool is staying...
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    Weighting down Conter Steps with corner step.

    OK,getting my new steps together. I don't want to put sand in them and I don't want to spend a fortune on material .I have seen different solutions from PVC to Jug's.Thinking of using pea gravel .Thought about bleach Jug's and hanging them on inside of steps with marine rope and some thick wire...
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    Inlet size make a difference

    On my return's back into pool.I had 1 return.Well,since I have 2 sharing the 1.5 pipe.Should I put a 3/8 inlet hole on the farthest one.I have a 3/4 on the nearest one to the pump now.I don't have one on the farthest one yet.Would it make much difference on pressure coming out of farthest...
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    Opinion on Timers with Pump & SWG

    OK,been running pump timer on SWG timer.Who runs this way.Concerned because SWG stays on all the time.Will this mess the System up like this?Is system still working while there is no water flow? Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk
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    Hayward Wide Mouth Skimmer

    Love it because the lid locks on it.The problem I have is the basket doesn't .So now when the pump is cut off for extended amount of time it floats up and doesn't go back down when pump cut's back on.Any suggestion on fixing this?? Sent from my XT1030 using Tapatalk
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    Pool Test Results

    Ok second day here.SWG is running at 50%.Salt still high at 4180 PPM..Generator showing 4200.It running so far.PH =7.2 FC=13 CC=.5 TC=13.5 Alk =100 CYA= 80.Water nice&clear.Got pump running on low speed.Yesterday's TC was 11 with adding bleach before cutting on SWG.=So I'm figuring need to cut...
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    Salt Level High.What to do??

    Just checked my water.Added last of the salt last night.Checked this afternoon,I'm getting 4180ppm.I over shot for 3200.Ok I got the hose running to top off the pool.I went ahead this morning and dump's some Bleach in it and added baking soda.My number's now are Chlorine FC 9.5 CC.5=TC10.I added...
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    How Long To Check Salt Level??

    Just started adding salt today.How long should I wait to check salt level.New System and New Water started today.
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    2 speed pump ???

    Ok We just got my Power-Flo Matrix 2 speed Pump running.Never had a 2 speed pump so I need some suggestion on running.I know you want to run on high when cleaning.Any other suggestion are helpful.We haven't plug'd into SWG unit yet.Thank's
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    How much salt

    Hayworth Auqa Trol being installed.24 ft round 52 in deep.How many pounds to be expected to dump in water on start up.Pool guy told me to get 14 bags at 50 pounds a bag.I bought 15 bags.Sounds a little high to me.
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    Having AGP updated.Have ???

    Well,didn't open pool last year.We are planning on getting started this year.I have a Pro coming next month to Install new liner and he is also going to install drain and install 2 new inlet's.Trying to help on keeping my clean up easier for sure.Also,converting to Salt..Couple ...
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    Ingound or aboveground pump???

    Getting ready to have my pool updated and the guy who is doing it has recommended the Hayworth Super Pump.He is going to hard plumb my aboveground and install drain and add another return.Will have 2 return's.My old Matrix Power Flow 1 hp has been good.Since he was replumbing thought it would be...
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    Online Pool Liner???

    Getting ready to order a AGP liner.So many choices online.Last time I ordered one .Put it in&it faded within 2 day's.I cant remember who I got from.Also,much difference in a 20 ml verses a 25 ml.?????
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    What do you think????

    Well,haven't been on here in a while.My liner ripp'd over the winter.So I drain'd the water in the spring&didn't do anything with it.Well,thinking about replacing the liner.Concern'd with the hard rain's we have had.Noticed the cove of sand is down.I'm thinking of just sweeping up the...
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    Best online vender for aboveground pool liner&new step's

    Been a while since ordering liner&step's.Who's the best for price&product.Last liner I order'd.It was a discount'd liner&just has soon has I put water in it .It faded.:confused: