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    Need help with skimmer problem please...

    When the pool company closed the pool for winter, they left the plug out of the deep end skimmer. Now when I turn that skimmer on, it creates a problem with the filter (whirling water, loss of prime). I think something critter-wise may have gotten in there. I've called the company repeatedly but...
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    Leak in pipe fitting from hayward super pump, help removing

    I have a leak where the pipe comes out of the pump (behind the basket) and goes up into the filter. I've seen what I think are the right replacement parts but I can't figure out what I have to remove or how to do it. The piece I'm talking about has a bottom ring that turns, a smaller ring above...
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    Best Way to Add Muriatic Acid?

    I'm a little afraid to handle this even though I have added some once to my pool. I mixed it in with water in a leftover pool chemical bucket . Then I put it in the pool in front of a deep end return. Was this correct? And what's the best way to measure it out of the gallon? I measured in a...
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    My 1st readings, what type chlorine to add?

    Not using my Frog and going to BBB but I'm still confused about the different kinds of chlorine between tabs, shock and bleach. I have on-hand some 3" chlorine tabs from last year and 2 years ago, some shock and a big bottle of bleach. My pool opened beautifully clear last week and I've added...
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    Help with sealant for leak around valve on filter, please?

    Maybe more of a "handyman" question but I'm hoping someone here can help me. A couple of years ago, a big mouse or rat (ugh) chewed the threads on the filter drain valve. He/she chewed a V shape up (widest part of V at bottom) to slightly into the filter itself. I had enough threads to screw on...