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I can attest to the fact according to that tutorial, that the filter assembly is very heavy and awkward to lift out of the housing. After which one begins the process of dis assembly of the filter elements. I (79) have not been able to lift it out for over ten years. This week end I was ask to...

Too simple to mention actually but here it goes. Relevant to Leak Detection - Trouble Free Pool in regards to water loss awareness. a few years ago I was curious how much water I actually needed to add to replenish for evaporation. An astounding 35 gal a day. So I did the bucket test to...

I have been reading the post on cya/clorine levels (Chlorine / CYA Chart - Trouble Free Pool) followed with reading the post at (Non-Recommended Pool Chemicals - Trouble Free Pool ,) about non recomended pool products. I have been using chlorine tablets which contain among other...

I found reass'y of filter elements to be rather frustrating like a chines puzzle. So to simplify this in the future I marked the spots where the vertical pipes rest on the bottom frame with an indelible marker. This made it easier on the next cleaning job, but the marker faded considerably. So I...

I'm (electronic engineer) in the process of helping friend with that Hayward VS which quit on him. After the usual treating of possible bad contacts.( Youtube) I conclude that I needed to replace the control panel kit. I copied all the part numbers I could find on the pump to make sure I...

A few years ago I abandoned my swg system and went to manual chlorine application in addition to adding borax. I was elated with the results with Borax. Sparkling water and soft on the eyes. It appeared to reduce algae growth by 80%. That improvement seems to be wearing off. Although...

My pool is due to be resurfaced/ repainted. I am kind of a pioneer diy-er and repainted my pool in 2012 jet black. The results were stunning but the paint did not retain it's blackness. So now I am considering jet black epoxy coating. I spoke to a pool contractor who did not advise epoxy...

I am in the process of adding Sodium Borate to my pool water and needed a lot of pool Acid. I got some at Home Depot and more at Do-It Center. While in the process of applying, I noticed an astounding difference between acid from Home Depot and Do-It Center. Upon closer examination of the...