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    Hayward Ecostar pump issue - advice needed

    I’m looking for some advice on an ongoing issue I’ve been having with our nearly 2-year old Hayward Ecostar (SP3400VSP) pump which has been non-functioning for 11 days. We received the error message “Check System. Pump has stalled” and the pump would not start. Of course, this occurred on the...
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    First Test Results - Needs some help, please

    Actually, these are my third test results for my new pool. I've been posting in another thread but haven't had any responses to my questions there. :cry: This morning's results using my TF-100: FC = 1 pH= 8.0 CYA = not tested due to just having added CYA last night CH = 125 TA= 160 I added...
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    New Beadcrete Startup Feedback

    We had beadcrete installed in our new 19,100K gallon pool with attached spa on Wednesday, acid washed and water filled as of last night. The installer did a bicarbonate start up, which I've read about in the plaster start up pages. The pump was just turned on this afternoon. Our heater will be...
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    Looking for feedback on equipment for new pool

    Hello, I just posted my intro in the Introduce Yourself forum. :wave: I live in Toronto, Canada and my husband and I are building a pool (specs below) and are at the point where our PB wants us to make some decisions on the equipment. Here are the current specs for our pool, which is in...
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    New Member Intro: Lepidoptera

    Hello! I have been lurking for a few months since my husband and I decided to build a pool. I was primarily interested in learning about pool chemistry (yes, I've already purchased my TFT-100 test kit! :) ), but have also enjoyed following other members' pool build journeys - especially Suz...