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    Algae phosphate in salt pool issues

    Have had recurring minor green algae problems ever since we built the pool 30 years ago. Two years ago changed to salt chlorine generator from Bromine. Have always tried to maintain proper levels but have not been able to get residual chlorine above .5. Should be 3-5 ppm. Two years ago Local...
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    Black Staining Over Main Drain

    Had the same staining (worms and leaves). Tried acid, no change. Have put in a 3"triclor puck in sock and have left for a few days, moving it around. Stain is almost completely gone. What is potential issue with leaving puck in one position too long?
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    Salt Levels

    Have had same issue Taylor shows higher salt level
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    Looking to get a SWG need help asap

    I have a Circupool SJ45 I installed last year. No issues, very happy. Would be a little scared of used unit.
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    Worm Stains

    What is a "puck" I too have a considerable area of worm stains
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    Hydraulics 101 - Have you lost your head?

    Had an interesting one last year in my 25 year old pool. Air was being introduced into filter basket continuously at an intermediate level but pump could still pressurize filter. Dug up pipe below suction line at pump as digging at skimmer would require removing concrete. Noticed after turning...
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    Converted last year to salt pool

    Wish I had known about this site years ago. Converted Bromine pool to Salt Generator last year and so far very happy. Only issue I am having is low free chlorine reading. Running pump approximately 10 hours per day. From what I have read so far will increase running time.