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    Pentair de quad 100 replacement filters

    Hey Guys, I see a large range of prices for the de quad filters. Can anyone recommend an affordable aftermarket filter that is reliable? Or a reason not to use an aftermarket? I want to buy an extra set to switch out while I’m cleaning the old ones. Also just incase one fails I’ll have backups...
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    Air bubbles in pump siteglass

    Hey Guys, I want to take a moment and pat myself on the back and share a lesson learned!! :) After a long hunt to find my water leak which turned out to be the main drain and one return I started having micro air bubbles in my siteglass. It just so happens that the micro bubbles started as the...
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    The Evasive Leak

    Hey guys, So after weeks of wishing my water disappearing was from evaporation it seem the 3/4” I’m losing a day is a leak. Bucket test confirms this. About my system… I ran 4 suction and 5 returns. All were ran independently with shut off valves for each. To start my leak test, I turned off...
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    Water evaporation

    Hey guys, I’ve read through some charts and calculators and feel comfortable for what I have but I thought to throw this out into the universe and see what you think. My pool…. About 700 sqft surface with 3 waterfalls and ponds and 5 step jet all which run 24 hours a day . I’m in North Carolina...
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    Pool chemistry help

    I’ll try to be quick here…… sorry! Pool 21000 gal vinyl Chlorine tabs Pentair DE / Cartridge 100 filter Hayward vs 950 pump Hayward offline chlorinated Pool water temp between 79/84 Been taking samples to Lesile’s for testing. I keep being told the numbers on the worksheet are ok...
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    Low Voltage Transformers

    Hi Guys, Im looking to know the actual difference between a water proof 12v landscape lighting transformer and one that is listed for pool lights.
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    Pentair188593 Quad 100 DE drain plug modification

    Hey Guys, I bought a Quad100 filter for my under construction pool. Today I came across a video while researching ways to maintain. The who made the video was trashing Pentair for their drain location design. I see his point although a bit over the top. I was thinking why not just find a treaded...
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    Looking for White goods

    Hi All, Can someone send me a link to an online store that actually has inventory in stock. Seems if they have it, they dont sell to the public. Looking for Hayward 1084 skimmer and return fixtures and pentair vinyl pool large niche. Thanks Lou
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    HELP!!!!! ET Abducted my Pool Builder!!!!!

    Hi All, So here is my story.... I hired a PB in January and it took him till mid May to start digging. Last I saw him was the end of July and all I have to show for it is steel walls and concrete. I'm guessing he was abducted by aliens!!!!!! I hope they take me next so I can get my hands on the...