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    Opening pool algae question

    Thanks guys. I will respond back with what happened in case somebody else is in the same situation.
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    Opening pool algae question

    Thanks for the quick response. I have the TF-100. I keep the pool just about full for closing due to high water table lifting my vinyl liner a few years ago, so since then I just cap the skimmer and keep water level up at closing. So instead of filling I am probably draining out some water. So...
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    Opening pool algae question

    Hi Just a little confused about the order of things when pool is filled with algae. ( last 2 years I opened the pool was clear. Don't know what happened this past winter) So I know how to deal with the algae from reading through this site. (SLAM) But wasn't sure if I start with the SLAM or try...
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    Coping mortar/grout

    I am trying to repair some joints between my coping stones but cant seem to match the original mortar used. Can anyone give me an idea of what the mortar mix could be from the attached pic?
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    Air bubbles in pump basket when valve is on skimmer

    I dont think its the valve because when I close the skimmer pipe and have suction from the vacuum port only the bubbles disappear. Is there some kind of sealant I can use around the joints on each connection that will seal an air leak that close to the pump? I am going to put a shop vac on the...
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    Air bubbles in pump basket when valve is on skimmer

    Hi Got a problem with air bubbles in the pump basket when I have my Jandy 3 way valve set to skimmer. I have two suctions, the skimmer and one port in the deep end, then a return jet by the stairs in the low end. When I set the valve to close skimmer 100% the air bubbles in the basket...
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    Air bubbles out of return for 10 seconds when pump starts

    I will give that a try, thank you for all the help guys.
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    Air bubbles out of return for 10 seconds when pump starts

    Thanks for all the quick responses. No check valve, what you guys are describing is exactly what happenning, so as long as it isnt harming any of the equipment then I'll leave it as is. I have one more question, (have alot more but one at a time haha) I am trying to figure out the best setup for...
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    Air bubbles out of return for 10 seconds when pump starts

    Hi New pool owner with a few questions. When I turn the pump on, after 15 to 20 seconds, I will get air bubbles shooting out of my return jet. This will only last for about 10 seconds and then it will go back to normal. I checked the pump lid, no air bubbles completley clear. Checked all...