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    Sand Filter and DE

    If adding DE to your sand filter, would you expect your normal PSI to run higher from here on out? If my normal PSI is 10, would it also be 10 when I'm using DE?
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    Skimmers and Drains

    I would like to make some adjustments to the powerfulness of the skimming (if it's even possible). I don't feel like our pool skims well from the top. I don't know if it has anything to do with the deepness of our pool so the main drain is 8.5 deep below. I've been a good student of TFPC pool...
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    3 Port Valve Pentair Valve Actuator Question

    One of our actuators went out. My husband ordered a new one and replaced it just fine. However, the setting isn't right for our system. I"m probably not explaining this well. We have an spillover spa and a separate water feature that are effected by this valve. Before we replaced the valve...
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    CSI -CH level

    Hi all. I am a fairly new full TFP convert. I finished my first SLAM in late April. I have complete control of my pool and LOVE it. I think I"ve been a quick learner and have even given some advice to few newbies. I seem to be struggling with keeping my CH above 250 and PH rises somewhat...
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    Cleaning SWG cells

    I've just finished up a SLAM, have my chemistry levels almost perfect and now my SWG says its low on salt. We had added 6+ bags before we realized it was an algae problem. I took the water to the pool store just for a salt test because I don't have one of those. They got a reading of 4200. We...
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    Pentair Easy Touch time out mode Question

    In regards to the time out and service modes on the easy touch, how does that work? If I put the easy touch in service or time out mode and turn the filter on, nothing happens. Is there a time delay? Is there a setting? I seem to remember using these modes before. Our 3 year warranty will...
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    Routine Backwashing Question

    Soooo, I've just finished up a SLAM from an algae outbreak - whew, that was a lot of work :). I completely understand HOW to backwash and now I understand HOW to RINSE. I guess I'm still confused on WHEN to backwash. We have a sand filter, live in a wooded area, and have a dog that is in and...
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    Not Sure Where to Start - Or What We Are Doing Wrong

    I don't have all of the details on my signature yet as it is dark and I don't want to go outside. I am the lady of the house trying to figure this stuff all out because my husband is busy working. We have a salt water pool and it has started an algae outbreak. I'll admit we haven't been the...