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    Elusive auto level leak on new pool

    Hi all, We just recently had a pool built. A few days after filling it and the equipment start up, I noticed that the ground behind the auto leveler was saturated right by the deck and then wet for several feet behind it. My assumption was an auto level plumbing problem and I called the pool...
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    Algae Bloom

    Hello! I'm a fairly new pool owner and due to some halfhearted off season maintenance , I've managed to get an algae bloom. I think I've got most of the leaves and junk off the bottom, but it's hard to tell for sure. Here are my stats: CYA - 28 +/- Did the test twice and it is at what I'm...
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    Cost of plumbing repair?

    Hello everyone, I've been fighting a suction leak that our pool inspector managed to miss since we got our house about a month ago. After trying to troubleshoot it myself and having a service guy out to troubleshoot and replace the above ground plumbing, the problem persists. I've got a leak...
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    Need help identifying some plumbing

    I'm still learning my plumbing. Can someone tell me what these are for? The two ports are on the return side and appear to be linked to the pvc in the deck. Thanks!
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    What to do about my filter and air in return jets?

    Hello all, I just purchased this home and it looks like some filter maintenance is going to have to take place soon. I have a Hayward Micro-Clear DE2400 filter that is leaking a small bit of water from the filter head/clamp area. I hired a pool company to come out and clean it and check it...
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    New pool owner - just getting started

    Hello everyone, Last week we purchased a home with an inground pool and now that we are settled a bit I'm ready to get started on my pool maintenance. I bought the Leslie's Total DPD Test kit and did a test last week. The CYA was measuring off the chart but everything else was within range. I...
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    New pool owner

    Hello everyone, My wife and I close on our new home tomorrow and will become first time pool owners. I've been reading through the site in preparation and am glad to have found such a helpful community! The pool has been maintained by a pool company and was crystal clear this afternoon. I want...