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  1. 20GT

    I need ideas on replacing pool pump on 5000G AGP

    we have a sandPro 50 on our intex 5000 gallon above ground pool our pool motor gave out. we used to be able to spin the end <2> of it and it would start again but now it's completely given up the ghost. has anyone removed a SandPRO 50 or 75 pump from the motor<1>? is it just a shaft that the...
  2. 20GT

    Saltwater system?

    trying to help my friend. she says: let me know what I should ask her or tell her. thanks
  3. 20GT

    Darkness is needed to complete photosynthesis.

    Obviously light alone does not accomplish photosynthesis. The light phase does not convert carbon dioxide into a carbohydrate which is an integral part of photosynthesis. Darkness is needed. What if i create a special box in my filter line to keep light on the water during the night as long as...
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    what problems come from low Total Alkalinity? Any?

    I posted this question because i could not find a answer on the Board I've been told by TFP not to worry about low Total Alkalinity :) On the WWW it says otherwise :( can some set me straight on this? this is what i found : PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM LOW ALKALINITY: If the Alkalinity of your...
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    what problems come from low calcium hardness? any?

    I asked this here because i did not find a post about it. I've been told by TFP not to worry about low calcium hardness :) On the WWW it says otherwise :( can some set me straight on this? This is what i found: Swimming pool problems caused by low calcium hardness Corrosive water Etching...
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    test results in - could use some help - thanks

    FC = .5 ,TC = .5 ,pH = 8 ,TA = 140 ,CH = 180 ,CYA = 40 (7/7/11) I know we need some chlorine. but after that whats a good algaecide that will work with our numbers. From pinch-a-penny or Leslie pools? thank you 5,061 gallons of water at 90% capacity <Orlando, Florida> Intex 16' X 48" AG...
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    g.a.m.e. Sand Pro 3/4 HP Sand Filter System - any good

    Hi all I'm looking at getting item#35414101 Sand Pro 3/4 HP Sand Filter System (Mfg # 4511 ) from pinch a penny. Do you think its worth it. I have a 5500gallon 15' intex (1"diameter pool hose) can i also add a cartridge filter to that later? I also have a pool hose i got from Walmart and a...