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    Replacement for crappy Zodiac twist-lock hoses (MX8 Elite)

    I've had an MX8 Elite for 4 years, and am on the 3rd set of hoses. At over $150 each time, I managed to get Zodiac to send me a set for free. Less than one year later, it's splitting again. I remove the hoses from the pool to avoid UV, and they STILL come apart. I've seen the adapters on...
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    Help with commercial pool heater decision.

    Hi All, I have a condo out in the desert, and it's one of 16 units that surround what I think is a 26,000 (ish) salt water pool. Recently, a the 4 year old pool heater (Raypak 407A) started leaking from the exchanger, and our HOA is getting bids for replacement. Both companies that put in bids...
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    Repairing an IC40 questions

    I am seeking some wisdom. I have an IC40, which has the newer face plate. Date of mfg is 10/2014, but I bought it new (must have been old shelf stock) in 2016. The sticker with the serial number does not have a version number. Pressing the "MORE" button shows only 40% usage. When I press the...
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    Loss of prime when switching from skimmer/drain to cleaner suction port

    I've been on this issue for a over week, and am now officially stumped. I came home 8 days ago and there was water around the pump. It was dry inside, and smelled burned. I guessed that it had lost suction and run dry all day. There is 1 diverter valve on the pump suction side that switches...
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    Pentair Quad DE 100 returning DE, Air bleed with no screen, questions!

    Just finished cleaning all the cartridges and did not see any holes. Was very careful on reassembly to make sure all elements seated correctly, and manifold seated properly. On startup, shortly after pouring slurry into skimmer, saw DE returned through all three returns. Three hours later...
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    Have an M5, would like a cheaper unit for bulk pickup for startup

    Got an M5 which works well, but the filters fill quickly. I'd like to get a good used vacuum powered unit to use at beginning of season, or after storms/winds to pick up chunky stuff initially. I don't mind spending a few hundred for a medium or better level cleaner. Any recommendations?
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    Algae, but chem levels good?

    Haven't posted in a while because I "though" I had everything under control. Just went out after a few weeks (on vacation) and green algae is growing at water line only on non-sunny side. Levels as follows: FC = 7.6, CC = 0 CYA = 45 TA = 70 PH = 7.5 CA = 390 Any idea why it's growing? FC...
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    "New" home, poorly maintained large pool needs help

    Hi all! Buying a "new" (to me) home, that was less than perfectly maintained. When my wife and I first saw the property 4 weeks ago, the pool was green and dirty. We had the winning bid on the home, and *should* be closing next weekend. Three weeks ago, they drained and filled the pool. I'm...