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    What would you do? Replacement pump...

    My pumps life came to an end about a week ago, and I am in the market for a new one, maybe. Here's the thing. I have been researching pumps and flow ratings and everything I could think of to find a suitable replacement. I eventually decided on a 'Pentair 340038 SuperFlo High Performance Single...
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    Size of pool plumbling

    A picture of my pool plumbing from this past year... The returns 1-Skimmer, 1.5" piping 1-Deep end wall about 3' deep, 1.5" piping These combine in a 3-way valve, into another 1.5" pipe before entering the suction side of the pump. The suction and discharge of the pump are 2.5" ports, both...
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    Changed sand...sand in pool

    I recently changed the sand in my pools filter. Prior to sand replacement I had no issues. The sand I used is pool filter sand, but it looked like normal sand. The sand I removed was all white in color. I was careful removing sand, and didn't see any damage on the downcomer or laterals. The one...
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    Removing Multi-port on Sand filter

    Hey guys, I'm changing my sand (just finished baquacil conversion) and have so far, removed the plumbing going into the multi-port. I removed the top of the multiport and seen that there is only a port for water flow...so that can't be the way to get the sand out. The drain plug does have a...
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    Skimmer with no Weir

    I have included a couple pictures in case someone knows what make/model it may be. So as the title states, my skimmer doesn't have a weir. I've read a few threads on TFP regarding this issue, but the answers all seemed to be the same. Measure and order. The thing is, my skimmer opening doesn't...
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    First post - Opening, Converting, Enjoying

    Hi everyone. I've been spending the last week on the forums reading just a ton of information about pool care and have learned quite a bit. Near the end of last summer I bought a home with a pool and it was being treated (or mistreated) with Baquacil. After running into a water haze problem that...