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    Another DE in the pool thread!

    Month ago back flushed my Pentair FNS Plus Filter. Bumped it once, then proceeded to add DE as usual. Noticed immediately that the water turned cloudy, and sure enough, the cleaner started picking up DE. I thought I may have a cracked filter manifold, so I tore it all down and cleaned, but...
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    In search of Filter Bag with Pentair Snaplock opening for a Polaris 280

    I have an old Letro (Pentair) pool cleaner that I have replaced with a Polaris 280. The Letro had a great bag that has a snap clip type opening to remove debris. Is there any way of adapting that type of bag to the P280?
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    I need a new skimmer basket!

    Lost the handle on my pentair basket so I want to replace it since it now floats up. Looks like there are hundreds available, but several caught my eye on Amazon, the Skimmer Doctor, and a mesh basket (not the hair net). Do you have a favorite?
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    Pentair 7-177476-20 starting to throw breaker. Everything appears clean.

    So, it looks like a new motor is in order. :( I there a recommendation as to a replacement unit? How much knowledge is required to replace it? Thanks!
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    Summer covers? Leaving for vacation, need a summer cover that doesn't heat up.

    In theory, I think I need a white bubble cover to "close" my pool for the summer (Texas). Can't seem to find any answers online, but there has to be a need for summer covers, here, AZ, FL. Any ideas?
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    Vacation coming...local Pool "technicians" that subscribe to the TFP methodology?

    Vacation coming...local Pool "technicians" that subscribe to the TFP methodology? It would be nice to find a listing of local pool techs that use the TFP techniques. Is there such a thing?
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    Allow me to ask a stupid question...WHY ARE THERE NO PUCKS w/o stabilizer (CYA)?

    It seems like a simple question, but I'm sure there is a hidden "gotcha" somewhere!
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    How to collect DE when back-washing?

    I don't want to over-think this but given that DE has some negative respiratory issues, how is the best way to collect/dispose of the spent back-wash material?
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    We need a plant next to pool, but which one?

    As a visual barrier to a home next door, we have been thinking of a large plant in a pot, which would be physically very close to the spa. We would need something in the 6-8' height and 3-4' wide eventually. One suggestion was a cherry laurel, but I realize I have no idea what would work from...
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    I'd like to get an S300i or 30i, but where?

    In a fairly large city, but there doesn't seem to be any of these units around. Yes, I'd like to have a warranty as well, so please PM me where I might get one and at a "reasonable " cost. I kinda gave up finding an M500, which my first choice. Can't believe how much good info is here!