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    Hayward AquaBug Question

    I'm thinking about investing in a pool cleaner for my above ground pool. Would the Hayward AquaBug be a good buy for $120 or should I spend more on a better unit? All I need it for is to pick up small debris that settles to the bottom.
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    Pump Surging Or Pulsing

    I have a Hayward Power-Flo Matrix 1hp. My pump has started surging or pulsing lately. I can tell because of the sound, and the hoses are always moving back and forth as if there is a slight pause in the pressure. Is this normal or should my pressure always be the same coming from my pump?
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    How can I clean my Hayward Sand filter?

    I just replaced the sand in my Hayward S166T 2 weeks ago, but I had an algae problem at the beginning of the season and my sand is really dirty. Even though I backwash and rinse there is still debris in my filter. I read somewhere how you can put a garden hose in the filter and let it run...
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    Hayward Power-Pro Matrix Pump Problem

    I believe my pump is cavitating. I have a clear strainer cover on my pump, so I can see what is going on in the strainer assembly. When I remove the strainer cover it fills up with water, and will over flow. When I replace the cover there is only a small air space in the pump. Then after...
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    Hayward S166T problem?

    I have a Hayward S166T sand filter, and the pressure has been erratic over the past 3 weeks, well, since start-up. I changed the sand about 3 weeks ago before I turned it on for the season. I started with a bad algae problem and fixed it, although now my water will not clear from a milky white...
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    Pool water problem. I've tried everything!

    Pool: 10,500 gallon above ground Equipment: Hayward 1 hp pump & Hayward S166t sand filter (100# capacity) To begin, I removed the cover from my pool exactly 2 weeks ago, and found it to be full of green algae. I will detail below exactly everything that has been done to the pool, and the...