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    vacation help?

    I'm going to be gone for 7-8 days on vacation. My pool chemistry is fine. My questions is....should I add some shock before I leave? Also, I have to turn my skimmers off and only have my main drain open while the filter is on because my water level is going to drop before I get back. There...
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    Major leak with pump is on recirculate

    Today I took off the backwash/waste line...When I had it on filter or recirculate water was pouring out. I was trying to put a cap over the pipe to stop the water from leaking. But, i was unsuccessful. I was afraid i was going to damage my pump or filter by doing this...Would putting a cap...
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    Major leak with pump is on recirculate

    It's a Hayward SP714...You have to take it apart because the spider gasket is glued on. From what I read it is easier to buy a whole new on instead of replacing it (hard to put together, with the springs) I was wrong on the price. I found a replacement for $75.00 I hope this is the reason...
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    Major leak with pump is on recirculate

    I had to put several chemicals in and set multiport valve on top of sand filter to recirculating. When I came back home (4 hours later), I noticed there was some water by the filteration system. I lost about 4 inches of water. I had my valve set to main drain. My question is...why did I lose...
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    sand filter question for newbie

    When my filter runs it's about 10psi...I have been backwashing when it gets to 20 psi. I have never had to backwash this many of times this year. I can not leave my filter on during the night because I"m afraid the psi would get to high and it might ruin my pump. I am going to vaccuum the...
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    sand filter question for newbie

    I bought a house with a swimming pool a couple of years ago. The pool was put in 2007. I decided to change the sand in the filter. (I know there is a debate about needing to change sand..) Anyways, I opened up the pool yesterday. I live in Arkansas so I should of opened (or not close it)...