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    Calculate motor run time

    My pool details are in my signature. I need help in calculating pool motor runtime. i.e how many hours I need to run at low speed and how many hours at High speed... Thanks a lot
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    URGENt help in replacing SPX4000UNPAK1 union

    Guys, The SPX4000UNPAK1 on my Hayward pool pump broke and I ordered a new one, Is there anyway to put it back without doing any PVC work? Here is a video to explain my problem, Thanks a lot for your help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6aL-CvDo9Y&feature=youtu.be
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    Pool drained 1/4th by mistake due to PVC pipe union came off

    The pool PVC pipe union came off, I don't know how and when the motor started, the pool water was drained by 1/4th, now I am refilling it, once it's done, what do I need to do? Do I need to add any stabilizer? or anything else? The chlorine tabs are already there... Please help.... Thanks a lot.
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    Very very light tint of green

    My pool motor had some issue and for that reason the motor didn't run for 5 days, finally the motor is fixed now, but I am seeing very very light tint of greenish color in the water... what shall i do? I checked Ph level and that looks OK...... please suggest...thanks
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    Pool pump/motor not working, urgent help needed

    I need urgent help needed, when I turn on the motor, I am hearing following, please help me out ASAP, thanks a lot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3YYgZd45WQ&feature=youtu.be
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    Messed up situation

    I have a 11k gallon plaster pool, It was drained and acid washed 2 years back, I went for water testing and the CH level is really high 1000... The pool store recommended to drain the pool again. BUT The problem is the weather is already hot in Phoenix 80-90 degree, What shall I do ?
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    Are these Ph meters reliable and alternative to test strips?

    http://www.amazon.com/HM-Digital-TDS-EZ-Measurement-Resolution/dp/B002C0A7ZY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397794083&sr=8-1&keywords=ph+meter http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity%C2%AE-PH-009-Quality-Digital-Pocket/dp/B00CH3QZSE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1397794083&sr=8-4&keywords=ph+meter
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    Hayward C4030: Cleaning catridges

    I had a new Hayward C4030 pool filter installed in July last year, when are the cartridges due for cleaning ? and please recommend how to clean them ? Do i need to buy any special hose nozzle to clean the cartridges ? Thanks a lot
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    High speed/Low speed time adjustment

    All my pool details are in my signature, I have a 2 speed motor, what should be the ideal time duration for High/Low speeds in Summer and in Winters. Thanks
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    How to use Quick skim and Aerator valves

    I have 2 valves from outlet of filter, please see attached picture, the quick skim valve is always Open and Aerator is Closed... is this OK? what is the purpose of these valves..
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    URGENT pool filter leaking

    Hello , I just saw a water leak on the pool filter, please suggest some solutions ASAP...
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    Pool filter pressure gauge stuck at 20

    I don't know why, but the pressure gauge is stuck at 20psi, today I opened the filter to clean the cartridge and still it shows 20psi.. has it gone bad? if yes, is it easy to replace ? Thanks
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    Freezing conditions in AZ for next 3-5 days, pool precaution

    Rite now my pool pump is running in the morning like 3am-7am, will it be ok under freezing conditions? or do i need to change the time?
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    Clean Pool Cartridge filter

    Need Ideas on cleaning Pool cartridge filter, I am thinking of going to Self service Car wash and clean them with a High pressure hose. I have 8 of them. What do you suggest ? Thanks
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    Pop up head broke, plz help

    I just saw today that one of the pop up head broke, no idea why, is it common? what shall I do ? I am attaching some pics..
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    Pool Under grouns pop up head not rotating properly

    I have a energy efficient motor, I run it for 20 hours Low speed and 3 hours High speed, Problem is : I have 13 pop up head in my UG pool, now I see only 3/13 pop up heads rotating properly and IF the other ones pop up, then I don't see the pressure coming out of them ? What shall I do to...
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    Fiberstars Lighting Help

    I wonder how much was my pump's contribution to my electricity bill in the past ? will compare this season. Looks like I brought all the pool guru's in this thread, here is my next step, I hired a pool guy to drain/acid wash my pool next week, so I want to change my pool bulb, Any...
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    From where to buy Lubricant

    where will I find a reasonable O-ring lube/grease? my local pool supply store is selling for $15.00, that is too much, please suggest .
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    Prime the pump everytime(pics attached)

    I have a self priming pool, but for last couple of months I have to prime the pool everyday :hammer: I am a first time home buyer with a pool, so please help me out. please see attached pics of my pool.
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    Cleaning Skimmer Basket

    I am a new pool owner, and I am having tough time in cleaning the skimmer basket, It;s so gross. Is there any way to automatically clean it ? Can the pool Vaccum help in this case ?
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    Dead roaches and a Gecko in skimmer basket

    Just today i saw some roaches and a gecko inside the Quick skimmer basket. I am confused, Is it still safe to swim in this water ?? Because I don't know for how may days these animal's are in the basket. I am confused how do I clean this mess now
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    In-Floor Cleaner Popup

    I have about 12-15 In-Floor Cleaner Popup in my pool, for last couple of weeks, I don't see all of them rotating properly, there 4-5 of them rotating frequently, but rest of them are not in use OR atleast I haven't seen them poping up. What could be the reason ? Thanks
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    What does thing mean, please see pics

    I am sorry for asking beginners question, but please bear with me, I just moved in last weekend, and there are so many things going on, so I am looking for a quick help, I am attaching pics of my pool pump, please explain me what does each things means, really appreciate it.
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    First time home buyer, pool help needed

    I bought a house last week, I am a first time home buyer, and I am having tough time figuring out how these things work. I see some stains at the surface of the pool, I don't know how to get rid of it, I tried using a brush, but without any success, I am attaching pictures. Please help