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    Too large pump

    I recently move my pool equipment 50 feet further from the original location. Without doing enough research I purchase a larger pump (Hayward SP3215X20 TriStar Max Rate 2 HP Pool Pump). This has increased the pressure in my sand filter and occasionally created back pressure. What are my options...
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    Help with Total Alkalinity

    My pool is pretty cloudy with a slight algae look. I've had my chlorine pretty high but it hasn't made a difference. Did some tests and noticed that my Total Alkalinity was high. I need some face to face advice so I went to Lesley ( this is my first pool season). They said that I need to add 6...
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    Replace Coping

    Purchased this house/pool last fall and trying to get it ready for the summer. I have about 20 coping tiles to replace and a pool crack to repair. Is this a DIY job? Is there a tutorial? Where can I purchase 12" Safety Grip Bullnose tiles in Michigan (I'm not opposed to ordering online)? Any...
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    New owner of an old pool

    Hi all. Just found this site and learning a lot. I purchase this home and pool last October, so I haven’t had any experience with the equipment, yet. The weather is finally allowing me to become familiar with the equipment. Before I found this site, I purchased a new Hayward h400 heater (the old...