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    Need to buy compressor today

    How much CFM is need to blow all lines including main drain? Im looking at these compressors. Hopefully one will be strong enough so I dont have to spend $400 on a mighty vac. http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10155_ ... +Air+Tools http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=95499...
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    Can you blow out lines with a Shop Vac?

    I have a Craftsman Model 17066 Shop Vac. Its 6.5 HP and has a blower feature that claims it outputs air at 265mph. Would this be ok to use to blow out inground pool lines for the winter? Is it underpowered or maybe even to powerful? I dont want it to damage the pipes. Also if I can use it...
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    Changing Sand

    How do you easily get the filter head off? Hayward 300lb. sand filter top mount head. Its hard plumbed with pvc pipe so I dont see a easy way to get the head off to get to the sand.
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    Anyway to keep mesh covered pool from opening badly

    Is there a solution to keeping a pool that uses a mesh cover from opening with alot of algae in it. I imagine you cant do anything about dirt etc since thats the nature of the beast but is there something chemically you can do to prevent algae using that style of cover.
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    Wiring a Hayward Super Pump

    Is this easy to do? The wires are disconnected from the old pump already. Theres no wiring diagram with the pump. Its the 220 or 230 wiring whatever the pump comes stock to operate at so its just a matter of connecting the wires. It mentions grounding and bonding the ground wire. is this...
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    Rubber piece at top of liner coming out

    I noticed today that there are rubber thin strips that go all the way around the pool right at the top of the liner. Im guessing this helps hold it in place. Well at certain spots this strip is coming out. What is a easy way to get these to set back in? Just pushing them didnt seem to make...
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    How to get wet sand out of filter??

    I am switching from Baquacil to Chlorine. I want to change sand AFTER the conversion to make sure its all out before putting new sand in. How can I get the wet sand out of the filter? I know a shop vac is said to work well for dry sand but is it strong enough for wet sand? Also what is a...
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    Question about cover pump

    I bought a Sta-Rite Trident D175120T cover pump. Reading the instructions it mentioned installing pump in a sump pit? Is this something i have to do? I just thought i could put the pump onto the cover and itd pump the water off. I also noticed this is like 10 pounds, this wont hurt the vinyl...
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    Can you use Lithium shock or non-chlor shock to switch?

    Ive read everything about using Bleach and thats fine. I just would like to know if you can use lithium shock or non-chlor shock to switch from Baquacil to chlorine. If so, which of those would be the best way to go. Thanks!