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    My first water results

    Hi All, I made my first water test this week. The water was at 60 degrees. I have a saltwater pool. Salt 1350 ppm - I triple checked this test with the Aqua Test strips and the Taylor drop. Rechecked at room temp too. Total Chlorine 0 pH 6.6 TA 10 ppm CH 20 ppm CYA 0 Borate 0 My tap water...
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    Another vacuum hose question

    When I buy a vacuum hose to connect to my skimmer, do I have to buy some kind of adapter plate or does the hose just fit right into the skimmer hole? Thanks!
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    Sand Filter Pressure Gauge

    Pool friends, I am still making rounds over everything for starting up my pool in Spring. The one thing I noticed unusual is the pressure gauge on top of the sand filter. It says 8 psi. Are these just cheap gauges and this error is normal? Should I replace it? Could there really be 8 psi...
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    Closet mystery

    Hi again! I am starting to get ready for opening my pool soon. I found these things in the closet. Can you help me identify them and tell me what they are used for in the pool? As always, I appreciate the help. This may not even be for the pool. It has a funny cut-out at the end...
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    Vacuum Hoses - Are 2 necessary?

    Hi Everyone, I am looking to buy "The Pool Cleaner". It is the 4 wheel version. My skimmer is located at the deep end of the pool and that is my justification for the larger model. I currently have no vacuum hose. Is it possible to use the hose from this new cleaner and attach it to a...
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    Noob questions (with more to follow)

    Guys and gals, I just purchased a house and never saw the pool before it was closed. I have a few questions about the attached pics.[attachment=2:1sjqhhpj]DSC_0003.JPG[/attachment:1sjqhhpj] These are outside on the window sill. What are they...
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