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    filter size question?

    I have a splapool sand filter (I think). it doesn't have any information on it regarding model # or size that I can see. I measured it around and its 52in completely around. I have a 24x 52 above ground with 1hp 2sp pump. Is this big enough?
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    CYA /

    above ground pool. Direct sunlight ALL day. NO shade at all. should I keep the CYA about 40? seems im losing a lot of chlorine every day? thanks
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    splapool sand filter words have faded off...

    i have a splapool sand filter and the words have faded off of the top where you turn the handle to different positions. I know the most used positions, filter and backwash but would like to know the others. Have searched, without luck, online. Any ideas? Thanks
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    completely clueless about pump choices

    I need to purchase a new pump and am not sure where to start. I have a 24x54in round above ground pool with sand filter. Is 1hp good? 1.5 hp? From what i have read its borderline? 1speed or 2speed. What is the best brand? I live in NC and the swim season is long and summers are HOT. (not sure if...
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    flap on skimmer doesn't move stays inside skimmer...stuff on top of water.

    Not sure how to fix this problem any suggestions? Thanks in advance
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    testing fc question

    I know I need to shock to 20 but I have a taylor 2000 kit ( I purchased wrong one by accident and then purchased additional reagents separately so I have everything now ) however, my comparator only shows numbers/color chart 0-5 on it how do I know if I have reached 20? Maybe im missing...
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    cleaning up after sudden algae bloom

    Pool clar allwinter...a little dirty but blue.maitained t/o winter with bleach. One day almost 2 weeks ago clear in am and GREEN by 8pm. Shocked with 6 of the8.25%concentratrd bleach containers (larger than 1 gal) cleared algae now cloudy. Been running pump continuously and back washing with...