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    Sta-Rite heater won't fire

    Sta-Rite 333k NG heater won't fire the heater. Starts ok Blower starts up ~ 30 seconds- 1 min go by and it switches to service heater LED None of the fault LED's on the bottom are lit The Fenwal on the igniter goes to 3 flashes "Ignition lockout" :hammer: Sound like a failed igniter? Pool...
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    I lost one of my timer 'dogs'

    Somehow I lost my 'on' timer dog. Timer is a Intermatic P104T201. Does anyone know if they sell parts, or am I looking at a new timer? Other ideas? Thanks. Bill
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    "Hand skimmer" recommendation please

    I tried searching on skimmer and skimmer recommendation. First one had too many, second one focused more on recommendation. I seem to go through 1-2 per year as they tear away from the side. Usewise, the usual leaves, bugs, etc. About once per week it is used to get the dogs' Kongs out, and...
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    Acid cleaning fliter

    Have a Sta-Right cartridge filter that is starting its third year. Also have two labs that love the pool. I have heard that acid cleaning can really 'restore' the filter to original cleanliness. I also (memory is going) thought I read on this forum that if you acid qash a filter with dog...
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    MY TF-100 Cl check is orange?

    Just opened the pool. Temp is in the 50's, but want plenty of time to get chemistry set. Had a slight algae plume, not as bad as last year. Put in 4 182 oz jugs of bleach once I got the pump running. Waited 2 hours and wet to test the Cl with the Taylor in the TF-100. It turned orange instead...
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    Seriously Red Eyes....

    Yesterday was the first day for the adults. Everyine that went in had red eyes. The background: I never added CYA until I found this site. The SWG always seemed to work ts magic last year and I only had one outbreak. So, after reading this, I checked my CYA = 0. I added about 8 pounds on...
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    What water temp is required for SWG to operate?

    Pool is pretty cold. About 60F. I am going to clean the cell today, but I get the solid light for clean/inspect cell. System is Mineral Springs. Is there a minimum temp for proper operation? Thanks! Bill
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    Opened pool yesterday - green layer!!

    3 weeks ago a used a spare sump pump to pump about 3-4" out to get the level down and the water was clear and the bottom was clean. I took the cover off yesterday and there was a 1/16-1/32 layer of algae from the waterline down EVERYWHERE. I have a 'real' test kit ordered yesterday so all I had...
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    Greetings from WNY

    Just found this site and I am looking forward to some Q&A. Have a ~35,000 gal in ground vinyl pool. Currently has the winter cover on it, but I will open it in early May.