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    Winter Cover Options

    I am in need of a new winter safety cover as my previous pool cover has holes and is at end of life. My old inherited cover is mesh and did a good job of keeping out debris but not light. Each spring I would remove the cover to a green algae-filled nightmare. FYI, my pool is in a very sunny spot...
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    long term mustard algae problem and no FC

    My pool has had a persistent mustard algae infestation for over a year. I've tried many treatments, including Yellow Out, Yellow Treat, phosphate remover, and shocking to no avail. I was even hopeful that it might die off over the winter under an opaque cover, but no luck there. Every time I...
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    Replacement pump motor

    The motor on my Hayward Super Pump is on its last legs and needs to be replaced. The current motor is 1 HP with a SF of 1.1. My first inclination was to replace it with an energy efficient single phase motor, so I found a A. O. Smith E-Plus 3/4 HP motor with a 1.5 SF that would have equivalent...
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    replace mesh safety cover with solid

    I currently have a Loop Loc mesh safety cover. The cover is 7-8 years old and in decent shape. I like many things about the cover but the light penetration causes severe algae problems in the spring. The pool is located in an area with intense direct sunlight year round. Every year when I open...