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    Need recommendation for new filter and vac pump on 15 year old pool

    Thank you to all. I have been looking into it a little more as to the type of filter. I grew up with a sand filter and as I can remember never had any problems with it but we did not seem to dote on our pool like I seem to have to do now. What I don't like about the DE is that yes it is...
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    Need recommendation for new filter and vac pump on 15 year old pool

    Thank you to both of you for replying. I must say I am kind of disappointed I did not get more responses. Maybe the experts are not allowed to name certain brands they like. My pool guy insists on staying with DE but I was thinking about cartridges even though he says it is constant...
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    Need recommendation for new filter and vac pump on 15 year old pool

    Hello - We have had a pool for 15 years and finally our filter has had it. Here is what I know: 20 x 40 gunite Filter: Jacuzzi D.E. filter EW75 Pump: Pentair whisperflo (can't read anything else on it due to rust from previous leak) Pump is still working other than rust. We use combination...
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    filter pressure maxing out

    It is not a multi-position valve. Just filter and backwash. Do I have to take apart the filter every time it maxes out on pressure because backwashing only gives about 30minutes till it maxes again. Or do I just backwash every 30 minutes? Thanks.
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    filter pressure maxing out

    Hi. Just opened the pool and it is a green mess. I checked my CYA and I am assuming it is 0 because the test kit only went to 20 and I could still see the dot clearly. I put CYA (4 pounds) in two socks and put them in the skimmer baskets. I started adding bleach based on the lowest CYA on the...