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    New to Solar - plumbing help

    Hi all, First off, though I don't post much, there is a wealth of knowledge on these forums that have helped me as a new pool owner, so many thanks for that. I am interested in purchasing some small solar panels. Looking at the ecosaver space saver 30" x 10' panel for my 21' AGP. My goals are...
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    First time winterizing question

    Hi guys, I know I'm late to the game, but I am winterizing my pool this weekend. Had some family emergencies keeping me from the pool. My winterizing plan is to bring FC to shock levels, possibly add some polyquat 60, drain water, pull pump and hoses and cover. If I drain my water level to 6"...
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    Pool pump not level

    Hi everyone, I have a Hayward powerflo matrix 2 speed. The pump and filter are not level, meaning the whole base they sit on are at a slight angle backwards by about 15-20 degrees. Any harm in this? If so, I'll call the install company about it.
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    newbie with pump strainer question

    Hi everyone, I have a brand new 21' AG pool with a 2 speed Hayward 1 HP pump. This afternoon I vacuumed the pool, cleaned the skimmer basket, and finally the pump basket. When I fired the pump back on, I noticed dirt coming from the return. It only lasted a few seconds and then went to clear...
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    First fill... test results and plan

    Hi everyone, Just got my TF-100 test kit and tested the water below. I will be plugging numbers into the pool calculator and setting the goals below. Please let me know if my targets are off or if there is anything else I should be doing. pH- 7.2 (Target = 7.5) Cl = 0 (Target = 3 ppm) CC = 0...
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    New pool owner- pump basket leaks on low speed?h

    Hi everyone, First off, many thanks to the wealth of information that has been collected and shared on this site. I'm a new pool owner, and have learned a lot already. I just had my 21' above ground pool installed this past Tuesday. The pool installer had to come back out because of some...
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    Evaluate my equipment

    Hi everyone, Happy and excited to be a member of this forum. My wife and I are looking to finalize our pool this week, to be installed for this summer. Currently, we are looking at either a 18 foot round AG, either a Doughboy or a Trevi. I am interested in a SWG, an Aquatrol. I've read that...