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  1. Sanman023

    In-pool lounge chairs

    Hello all, are there any cheap alternatives to the expensive in pool lounge chairs? I really don't want to put my cheap fold out lounge chairs in pool. Thanks
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    Pool pump leaking oil?

    A few days ago, I noticed that there is some kind of oil coming from the back side of the motor. I see an oil stain on the concrete right below. Is the motor going bad? I took the cap off and I can't seem to locate the leak. I will take a picture tomorrow.
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    cant use pool equipment for a week!!!

    hello all...i have to replace my bottom manifold and filter cartridge...being the cheap *** that i am...i ordered online with free shipping....wont be here for a week!!!...what can i do to maintain the pool in the mean time...temperature here is about upper 70s...thanks in advance...
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    need to order cartridge filter tomorrow...suggestions???

    Hello all...today I decided to clean my hayward cartridge filter and found out that my bottom manifold cracked...I just ordered the part...my filters also need to be replaced....any suggestions on the brand...would the cheap ones on ebay do?....it's the hayward c5025.....the pool will be off for...
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    yes another pump buzzing help...

    hello all...i have a hayward northstar 2hp pump...it just started to buzz yesterday...i stopped at all the local pool shops and looked online (ebay, amazon, google etc) but i could not find a matching capacitor....that will be my first try...if it doesnt work i will have to get a new...
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    Last splash - Time to close the pool

    This was our first swimming season and we had a lot of fun...cant' wait for next year...
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    palapas/thatch umbrellas for my bbq island

    Hello All, Anybody know where I can get one that doesn't cost more than my bbq island. I looked on the web but not cheap. Thanks Sanman
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    muriatic acid and the navigator

    hello all...am i suppose to take the navigator out when treating the water with muriatic acid...i am hoping that it will not damage the vacuum...just a small dose every 4 hours....i just started the first dose....thanks
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    Sanman023 - Hello From Elk Grove, California

    Hello All, I am glad that there is a site like this that I can go to for advice and ideas. We live in Elk Grove just south of Sacramento, California. I am a first time pool owner since October of 2008. As you can imagine, we've been sitting here staring out at our virgin pool for the past 6...