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    New pump recommendation

    I have an above ground 27', 17,500 gallon. Ther is only about 6-8 feet of head of 1.5" hose from the skimmer to the pump' then to the Hayward 150 Voyager cartridge filer, then heater, then return. The current pump is Hayward SP1520Z1EFTC, 2.0 HP, SF is SPL. I have heard this is an uprated...
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    Is it possible.....

    To have algae but zero CC.
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    Help identifying pump specs

    Hello, I have been researching for a possible lower energy replacement pump. The one I have was purchased as part of a package for our above ground pool. Its a 27' round AGP. The pump is a Hayward SP1520Z1EFTC, HP 2.0, SF SPL. What I would like to know is the service factor so I can see...
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    Small Algae Problem w/SWG

    This is my first year with a SWG. It has been perfect. I live in the west burbs of Chicago. When the weather got cooler last weekend and less people in the pool, I thought it would be a good idea to turn down (from what I had set for the summer) the SWG from 20% to 10% and cut the pump time...
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    Rust on Stainless service panel after SWG installed

    27" round, AGP, 2nd full summer. I put in a SWG 3 weeks and noticed on my stainless steel service panel, very small rust spots, all over it. They look like rusty blemishes, very much surface rust at this point. After watching it for a week, they are getting bigger. I am afraid that in...
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    New to SWG, what to do about .5 CC

    I just tested my water. FC is around 5.5 and CC .5. All other level in perfect range. Since I am new to using a SWG, what do you do when you get .5 or higher CC? Superchlorinate? Run higher % output for a few hours??
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    Super chlorinating

    I love my new SWG. Had a swim party yesterday, about 10-12 people int he pool. All levels are ok, FC is 7, water is a bit cloudy but running filter now. I have read many places that you should super chlorinate after rain, lots of swimmers but do you really need to if FC is ok?
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    Can adding salt bring CL to 0.0

    27' round AGP, 17,100 gal pool. It has been perfect all year except CYA around 100-110 because I use trichlor pucks in the feed. In prepping to install my new SWG, I drained around 20% of water and refilled to get the CYA down around 80 -90. The yesterday, added 440lbs Morton Solar Salt...
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    Using SWG rated for your pool size. Opinions wanted.

    Most people suggest using a SWG with a cell output far above your pools actual size (in gallons). I was hoping to get opinions from people who installed an SWG w/output close to thier pools size and their experience. Most SWG manufactuers rate their output at 24hr pump run time w/cell at 100%...
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    Advice on 27' 17,150gal AGP and SWG

    I have studied a lot about switching to SWG. I have a 27' round, AGP w/17,150 gal. I have been looking at the Aqua Trol since I can plug my twistlock pump right in to the panel. I don't really want the extra expense of having to wire the pump to the panel then the panel into my outlet box...
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    Removed Nature 2 Sanitizer

    This is my 3rd summer with our pool. Above ground, 27' round. We got the Nature 2 as part of the package. What I have learned is that .5 FC is fine when the weather is cool and nobody is in the pool. but very unrealistic under normal usage and warm summer Chicago subrban summers. As soon and...