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  1. doc.mosi

    Aarrrrgh! Opened pool late, now I got sand from the return line!

    So, I opened my pool late this year. And I didn't have my test chemicals yet (I know, I should have waited until I had them in my hands...hindsight and all that). But I've always been able to make it a week or so after the first top up of water when opening the pool. Anyhoo....replaced the...
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    Hayward Multiport Valve

    So..I've replaced the pump and motor this year. Got me to thinking. Maybe I should just "tune up" the multiport valve a bit. It's getting hard to open and turn. I've never done this. I need a bit of guidance. 1. I have a Hayward Vari-flo SP-0714 multiport valve. These are the only things I see...
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    Opening a brown pool.

    Okay...so im newish to BBB method. Converted last summer from baqua. Opening numbers: pH: 8.2 FC: 0 CC: 1 CH: 180 TA: 180 Cya: 0 So added cya and muratic acid and bleach. Changed from brown to cloudy blue. Lots of vaccum brush backwash. 4th day of non stop pump running to filter. Old motor...
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    How to troubleshoot Pump / motor?

    Hey all, I've got a hayward pump filter combo. Was working well for the last three years. This year I set up the system, plug in the pump (110) standard plug.... nothing happens...well it tripped a breaker, then I reset, then tried again, nothing happens. A bit of a hot smell, and the cord...
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    TA....do I need to lower it?

    So I converted from baqua to BBB. My TA has been high since I first tested (~300ppm). So the question is...do I really need to lower it? Or only if my pH drifts too fast for me? Thanks, Sent from my Thunderbolt using Tapatalk2.
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    My first conversion

    Alright....gonna takle a conversion this weekend. Got the test kit in hand and I'll be posting pics and results as I go. Sent from my Thunderbolt using Tapatalk2.
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    doc.mosi

    Hey all... Been reading a ton on the board since I found it. I'm strongly considering a swap to the BBB method...it seems...well...to work. I think I'll be ordering my test kit soon... Anyway...I guess I"ll be a bit needy for the next few weeks...since the swimming season is just beginning...