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    Leaking at the Pump?

    I have a Hayward paper filter and the PVC plumbing to a pad next to it with a Hayward impeller and Emerson motor. I had Leslie's install it a few years ago. It is relatively new and works fine. I have a little protective housing covering it. I have a leak when I look at the concrete pad by...
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    Any preference on pleated filters? Any good deals?

    I have a Hayward 90 sq feet pleated filter. Any good deal suggestions? Unicel, Pleatoco, Hayward? Any preference? The ones that I have bought at Lowes seem to get pretty bad fairly quickly. Thanks. :-D
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    Bleach versus Chlorine costs

    I am new to the site and I love the information and the help. My local pool store has 2.5 gallons of chlorine for $4.00 including tax. I have been shipping for bleach and the Lowes has about 1.5 gallons for about $4.00 including tax. Anyone know of a cheaper place? Target is not cheaper...
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    Emptying and Replacing water?

    I just found the site and I am going to try the BBB method. I was trying the ionizers like Floatron and Eko Klor. My Floatron worked years ago then stopped working. The guy at the company said my water was probably too hard with too many metals. I have lived at the house for 13 years and...
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    Appreciate all the help

    I just found the site and appreciate all the help. I will read more threads but just want a little help to simplify. 1. Buy a good test kit. 2. Buy bleach 3. Buy Borax or pool acid. 4. Constantly test you water and make minor adjustments using bleach, borax and possible baking soda. Is...