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    Challenger vs Whisperflow vs Intelliflo

    The 2hp Challenger pump that looks to be original on my pool (22 years old) sounds like the bearings are starting to give up. The 22 years in the desert sun have made the motor tag unreadable and much of the plastic very brittle. So I'm at a bit of a crossroads and could use some advice. I...
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    Filter time & Time of Use Electricity Charge

    I've read and received conflicting ideas about the proper amount of time to run a pump on the pool. Obviously, I know it depends on turnover, pump sizing, etc. My main question is whether it matters if the pump is run during daylight or pm hours. I am on a time of use electricity rate plan...
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    Tell me I'm on the right track...

    I'm entering the second summer with my pool and have cleared up a bunch of misconceptions after finding this website. My pool was filled in 3/2010, but I was steered in the tab direction and now have CYA of 100ppm. I ran into some algae issues towards the end of last summer that have arisen...