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  1. ovcactus

    NW Tucson, AZ

    Hello, Anyone living in Tucson (N-NW area) have recommendations on reputable, pool repair/maintenance company(s) for minor work. Have 2-3 in-floor pop-ups that came out and need to be re-installed and/or replaced. Also, might have a couple of questions ref. gas pool heater (wiring) pack rat...
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    SAND ALTERNATIVE

    Hi all, Going to change the "sand' in my sand filter this season and replace it with a "filter glass" medium. It's my understanding that filter glass has a slightly negative electrical charge that allows it to hold fine, positively charged particles such as iron and manganese. Hoping this...
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    High CYA

    I'm in AZ, my CYA number seems to creep higher each season forcing me to drain/refill the pool each year. What can I do to keep CYA levels more stable? Thank you!
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    Pentair Triton II Sand Filter

    It's been about 4 yrs using this sand filter and it's time to change out the sand. I've heard from some pool maint. tech's that instead of replacing sand with sand, a glass bead replacement or something similar nets superior and longer lasting results. Anyone have any experience with this and...
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    New Member

    Hello all...here to learn and participate in maintaining my own residential pool in southern AZ