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    Removing handrails with missing anchor bolt

    I have owned my pool for about 5 years now, and this is the first year I have been trying to remove the handrails in order to winterize with a winter cover. I was able to remove the deep end ladder without to much difficulty. But I am having trouble with the shallow end handrails. The bolts...
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    Autopilot RS-485

    Hello all, Does anyone have any experience using the RS-485 connection on the Autopilot Digital 75003? I recently bought a used one to replace a failing Autopilot DIG-220, and was interested in looking into my automation options. I wrote Autopilot via their contact form and was told that while...
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    Eager for a sparkling oasis, but...

    Ok, so I have been trying to get to my sparkling oasis, but have not gotten there yet. I bought a foreclosure and had to replace the pump. Since I got the pump up and running, about a week ago, I have been trying to shock the pool. Here are my numbers: FC – 18 (been trying to maintain this...
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    Need help with advice for a new pump

    I need help! I recently bought a house with a pool (the specs are in my signature), my first pool. Through the help of TFP I realized the pump had a leak. When I took the pump apart, I found bigger problems and am now wanting to replace the pump. The problem is that I have no idea what I am...
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    Can I still use this pump?

    Hi all, I am hoping someone can help me out here. I recently bought a house with a pool (my first time as a pool owner), and I quickly discovered (with the help of TFP) that my pump had a leak. I ordered replacement parts for a shaft seal and opened up the pump to see if I could replace it...
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    New Pool Adventures

    So my wife and I were kinda on the fence about buying a house with a pool, but we decided to take on the adventure. The house was a foreclosure and, of course, the SWG pool has been braving the weather for about 6 months and is now full of leaves, algae, tadpoles, and the occasional dead...