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    DE Startup Question

    This is my first winter with my new pool. Since I have totally different equipment than I have ever had before, I am a little lost on Spring startup. I have the intelliflo (VF not VS) pump and a DE filter. In the past, I have always had sand filters and standard pumps. Spring wasn't too bad...
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    TA question

    I'm a little confused. I have a SWG and I am about to start the borates "upgrade" routine. The first step says to get your TA right. The Pool School also says with SWG to keep it 60-90, but the aeration page for lowering TA says only do it if you are having problems. I am not having any trouble...
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    Pump, DE questions

    Okay, been a while since I posted. Got new pool put in and all WAS well. I got the Intelliflo pump and a DE filter. Here is my problem. I put the pump on low speed for circulation. From my understanding, on a DE filter you need to put the pump in high speed at first to coat the grids and then...
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    New Pool Question

    Hey all, Posted something similar in another thread, but I thought I would ask here as well. Getting bids for new pool (16x32 diving grecian). I have estimated the capacity at about 20k gallons. Both builders are bidding a DE filter, but it seems awfully big (FNS Plus 48). I want DE, but do I...
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    Please help with Good, Better, Best "Ingredients"

    Well, it's been a while since I was involved with you all (other place). Anyway, sold the house so had no pool, but NOW we got moved in the new house and are getting bids for pools. Last time I knew nothing and just had them build it. Luckily, he did it right and was a great guy so I was very...