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    Pentair Superflo 342001 quick clean button

    Hello all, We just installed a new Pentair VS Superflo 342001 and it's terrific. Wooohoo!! In the manual, it talks about the quick clean button, but not exactly how to use it. So, before I mess anything up, I wanted to confirm that I put my filter to backwash and just press the button...
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    Yet another request for advice on pump replacement :)

    Hi all, My pump is dying and seriously oversized, so I am researching a replacement. The filter is Pentiar and current pump is Emerson 3hp. Our pool is an 18 x 36 Grecian with vinyl liner, about 24,000 gallons. No water features, Minimax propane heater. Of course, the pool store is pushing...
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    High sand filter pressure

    Soooooo, the sand filter pressure has run around 18 for the last 6 years. I leave the pool open here, year round in Virginia so I can enjoy the beautiful water and not look at the cover! This year, the pressure was running around 22ish- not a huge cause for concern. However, I replaced...
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    Any type of hand-held surface cleaner?

    So, a small issue in the big scheme of things. My solar cover is about an inch too short on the sides of my 18x 36 Grecian pool. When I have the solar cover on, TONS of debris gets stuck in that small space between the cover and the pool side. When the cover is off, it's not a problem as...
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    First algea outbreak using BBB in 4 years

    Hi all, I need advise/ support. I have been a TFP supporter/ lurker/ learner for the last 4 years and have never posted, because I didn't need to until now! I feel like I am an advanced beginner with a fairly good grasp of the chemistry concepts. Pool specifics: 18x36 grecian, vinyl...