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    Cold Water Salt Reading - Salt Strip vs Chlorinator

    Hi all, Water temperature is currently 62 degrees. Chlorinator gives really low Salt reading, 1700. I read about the effects of cold water on Salt readings with chlorinators. I have some salt test strips so I decided to try that. Gave the exact same reading. So, at 62 degrees is the test...
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    AO Error - Now what!

    Hi all, Okay, let's start by saying no electrical knowledge:) Hayward 250fdn heater AO Error. Just clicking when turning on, nothing else. Then just sits for a bit then goes to AO Error. Following attached picture flow chart: Is blower damaged? What does damaged mean, looks fine to me...
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    Excited to open pool- then SURPRISE- help!

    Hi everyone, The pool company winterized my inground pool for the Winter (Illinois.) I just opened it and once I got the pump running water started to bubble up where my return pipe is (see attached pic.) Has this happened to you? Do I dig down to see if I can find the issue or should I just...
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    Heater pressure switch silicone hose

    Is a Heater pressure switch Silicone hose really $65!!!!! Any other suggestions where to buy or what to use? Thanks.
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    Heater - Hayward 250FDN Blower 2-wire vs 4-wire

    Hi all, My Hayward heater 250fdn blower ( manual says part number is FDXLBWR1930) has 4 wires. I see many for sale with 2 wires. Anyone know what the difference is and are they interchangeable? (Guesing not) Thanks
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    Removing Bungee-Plug for Spring opening

    Hi, Pool company closed my pool for the Winter and used Bungy-Plugs (Bungeeplug.com) or something like it. I'm opening it up for the Spring and tried to unscrew a plug in the pool but it seemed VERY tight. I assume I'm fighting air pressure? Am I supposed to unplug the skimmer plug first to...