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    Arggghhhh!!!! Bubbles in the return...

    Background/My installation: Main Drain + Skimmer -> 4 way valve (Main Drain, Skimmer, 1/2 or off) -> pump -> filter -> swg -> 2 returns Last week I noticed that I was getting air bubbles out of one of my return jets. Don't know exactly when it started but I suspect that it was soon after I...
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    Hayward Pro Grid filter leakeing DE into pool...

    Uh oh... I went through my normal opening procedure this season (filter up and running, keep it shocked with Bleach until no CC, balance water, fire up the SWG). I am seeing in the pool a powedery white stuff floating around which I suspect is DE. Particularly evident when the pump/filter...
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    Smartpool Nitro... Does anyone have this unit? Opinions?

    Looks like a bottom + hopper only robotic unit...
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    Salt reading... Chlorinator or AquaChek White Test Strips?

    Just got my Polaris Autoclear Plus going today.. Prior to starting the SWG up I tested the salt PPMs with AquaChek white test strips and added 320lbs of salt to get the salt level to the recommended 3000~3500PPM. I then hooked up the the Autoclear Plus and started it up and the Autoclear Plus...
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    Polaris Autoclear, Autoclear Plus... ????

    It seems that everyone is getting into the SWG business these days and there is a bewildering array of options. I hadn't seen this unit before bus since there are many Polaris dealers nearby it may be an option for me... Any opinions on the Polaris Autoclear...
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    Intermatic I-Pure?

    I'm looking to install a SWG for my 26KG IG this year with gas prices what they.. scheleping jugs of bleach have some real hidden cost (seems at least 1/month I'm going to the store just to buy bleach). I had been looking at an Autopilot or a Aquarite when I ran into this...
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    My cooker and my pool...

    I'm usually on PoolForum but have been lurking on TFP. Figure I'd make an intro with both the "outdoor kitchen" and the pool. Picture was taken last year during a 14HR pork butt cook soon after I installed the safety fence. Jack...