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    brown spot on the plaster

    Hi All, I noticed a brown spot on my spa plaster today. I tried scratching it using my nail and part of it came off but it appears that the brown area of the plaster is not smooth and has a very shallow dip. To me it looked like a metal rust that was coming off but that does not make sense...
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    filter pressure does not increase

    Hi All, I have been taking care of our pool for the past 3 weeks and everything has been going great. However, the sand filter pressure hasn't changed at all. The last time the filter was back flushed was on the 31st of October and since then the pressure has not gone up at all and has been...
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    Adding CYA via the floater

    Hi All, I had to partially drain my water (high CH and salt levels) and I wanted to make up for the lost CYA. Can I add the CYA using a floater? I know the suggested method is to add it via the skimmer but then I thought maybe this way I do not need to run the pump for 12 hours. Please let me...
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    Small leak

    Hi All, I have a small leak by my pump which is a whisperflow. It is not where the motor attaches it is right on the edge of the pump. I have posted a photo. I hope you would have some advice for me on how to fix this. It is a bout 1 drop every 30 seconds. I have included a photo to help you...
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    Circupool RJ VS. SI

    Hi All, I have two questions: 1. I have a Zodiac ML-2 that I would like to replace with Circupool. Has anyone done this and and how difficult is this. 2. I searched and couldn't find anyone with an SI series Circupool here. They have a promotion now on the SI where when you buy one you get...
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    Add Sodium Light on with bizarre sodium test

    Hi All, I have just taken ownership of my new house and my pool. My pool specs are in the signature and below are my measurements FC 19 TC 19 PH 8 CY 80 CH 660 TA 90 Filter P 17 I have noticed that my SWG is having a light on mentioning "add salt". Tried to measure salt PPM but my test...
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    How to care for the pool surface

    Hi, First off I am new to this forum and I wanted to thank you for the pool school. I was reading the material there and I noticed that one has/can care for the pool surface to make it last longer. Is there an article on this site for this. I am referring to this page...