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    CircuPool TJ-16 "Typhoon" Centrifugal Pre-Filter

    Redoing the whole pool system. Pentair Intelliflow3, Pentair IC40 and Intelliflow PH. Keeping Stay-rite DE48 filter. I see mention of prefilters. I'm located in Fl and my DE filter is a good size for my small pool. Just wondering if this is worth it to reduce maint. on the DE.
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    Auto Pilot 220 cooling fans

    I just looked at my control box on my autopilot. There are 2 fans. Im in Fl so its hot. 1 fan is running, the other is not. They share a common hot lead but it looks like the ground wires go to 2 different outlets on the board plug. Are the fans controlled at a different time when more cooling...
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    How does a pool cage effect your CYA level

    We live in Fl.Our pool is in a screened cage.I know the screen cuts back the sunlight.Our pool is in sunlight for about 5hrs a day.Would we go on the low side of the recomended CYA level or the high side or does it matter.We will be going salt as soon as our pool has gone its 30 day cure.We are...
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    Sequestering agent for IG pool

    I just had our IG pool refinished.The company warranties stains as long as you keep a 10-12 ppm seqestering agent in the water.They suggested to use jacks magic blue stuff.My question is I understand that these sequestering agents add phosphates to the water.My phosphates are pretty high from...
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    CYA Levels for Pool Pilot

    This may be a question for Sean,but if anyone else knows please tell.Why do you need (Pool Pilot Website)30-50 CYA level with the Digital Total Control System.There regular digital system requires the normal 60-80 CYA level.Thanks
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    Sealing conduit in a light niche

    We are installing a new light in our IG pool(its now empty while it is getting redone).We ran the wire through the 1" pvc conduit.Do you normally seal the open end or do you leave it open and let pool water flow into the conduit.If you do seal it,what do you use.Thanks
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    Can you go to big with a DE filter?

    I have a 10000 gallon IG pool.We have a new stayrite 3/4 hp max-e-pro.We are looking to purchase a Stayrite system 2 modular DE filter.The series is the PLDE.The PLDE36 is 36 sq ft filter area.We feel this would be more than enough for our pool,however the PLDE48 is 48 sq ft and costs only...
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    Sta-Rite system 2 modular D.E. Filters

    Does anyone know the difference between model PLD and PLDE.The literature doesnt tell what is the difference between the 2.Both models are on the same flyer.
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    Compare Different Models

    The Pentair,Hayward(Goldline),Jandy seem to be the same,just different packages.The Pentair has the controls in the cell instead of the power pack.What are your thoughts on these models.Thanks