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    Looking for a cartridge filter replacement....help!

    I will post pictures of top and bottom (both the same) later. Which brand is better Pleatco, Unicel , Filbur?..
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    Looking for a cartridge filter replacement....help!

    That's the site I've tried before but not sure what's the difference between the results, besides the ones not completly open on the bottom and top. http://www.pleatco.com/productsearch/0/7_25-1-2/0.html
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    Looking for a cartridge filter replacement....help!

    Hi, guys as I previously posted on : http://www.troublefreepool.com/i-need-help-on-how-to-clean-my-cartridge-filter-t54535.html I've given up on my quest to clean my filter to like new condition.Although I had received some suggestions on where to get a new one, the issues is that I don't know...
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    My Outdoor Kitchen build

    2 questions 1 Request, 1. What did you use for base boards? Is it something prefab or did you built it yourself? 2. What type of sheet rock did you use for skinning? Request: Post some pictures at night, dying to see how the malibus accent that kitchen! Geat Job !! Congrats!!
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    New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass pool

    Re: New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass I've used silicone and is very easy to set up. I've aplied the silicone to the mat, then put into place, make sure border is dry, you may have to drain water to leave about a foot clean to install the tile. On my case I didn't needed...
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    New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass pool

    Re: New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass Also had a similar idea for decking lights, but I've used 12v car bulbs socket and regular staircase light plates, what kind of socket did you used?
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    New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass pool

    Re: New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass Hey, I've done very similar waterline on mine. Here on the picture still no grout yet.
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    New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass pool

    Re: New pool proj.Flagstoning around (and on) my fiberglass Man!!! WOOOOWWW I'm impressed ... Had done a DIY job for my fiberglass pool, but not remotely like this... Great Job... I had so many questions, if you will... 1. How's maintenance with the pond and all? 2. For the first job how long...
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    I need help on how to clean my cartridge filter!

    Based on your post here are some pics, I will be updating my signature as soon as I have more details on my equipment: So far I know the pump is 1 hp, not sure how many gallons per minute or such... Filter I believe is a 120sqft and pretty sure pump is a chinesse knockoff of some other brand...
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    I need help on how to clean my cartridge filter!

    Please elaborate on the storing part. Do you let it dry and store it or do you store on some type of container with cleaning solution as someone else suggested?
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    I need help on how to clean my cartridge filter!

    I will try on the nozzle thing but seeing your cartridge leads me to believe mine wont be coming around any time soon, so I would like some suggestions of a good site to buy a new one.
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    I need help on how to clean my cartridge filter!

    I was reading that thread looking for options, but unfortunaly the picture is no longer avail. I live in Puerto Rico and unfortunately plain english is not a good enough translation when I got to the hardware store. Should i look for something like this: what are the cons of using a pressure...
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    Will these work as a replacement for chlorine tablets?

    I just saw this ones and based on the little I've read on the BBB method, since I do not know exactly what are the components on a pool chlorine tablet , took a wild guess if this would do the same work... Now I know it doesn't , thanks!
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    I need help on how to clean my cartridge filter!

    Pool is peanut shaped 10-13 wide x 25 long, deep end 5.5' and shallow end 3.5'. About 7000 gals.
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    I need help on how to clean my cartridge filter!

    Hey guys, my cartridge filter is only 4 months old and doesnt filter for more than 2 days succesfully. When I first installed It work at 8psi, I was told by the pool suplier that anything between 8-12psi is just fine and that I should only cleaned once it reach 15psi or more. So once it reach 15...
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    Will these work as a replacement for chlorine tablets?

    I recently saw this at the local grocery store, I've read a little about the BBB method and I was wondering if this toilet bowl cleaners could be a replacement for chlorine tablets. On the attached photo you could see the ingridients as I do not know for a Fact the ones on a chlorine tablet.
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    Just catch a mice on my pool, what are the risks?

    Hey, I just catched a live mice on my pool, Apparently it was being chased by my dog and feel on the water. I got it out, my concerned is with the water, pool was shocked last night. Any additional cleaning or chemicals I should add?
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    Is there a way to seal Sun Deck/ Kool deck? DIY job

    Thanks, your link took me to the Kool deck home page, I did some search around and found Protect-A-Deck. http://www.mortex.com/products/kpad.html I guess that was what you were refering or Im awful getting hints...
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    Is there a way to seal Sun Deck/ Kool deck? DIY job

    Hi, I recently install my very first pool. Based on being handy and on budget mostly, we tackled the job on ourselves. So far so good, but after we poured the sidewalks and apply Sun deck problems started. I bought the "Desert Deck" (supposedly another brand of Kooldeck) from a local pool...