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    Leak sides of stairs

    I have a vinyl pool with fiberglass stairs. I hear gurgling or some kind of sound on both sides of the stairs and when I press a certain locations near the flange on either side the sound stops. Does that mean I need to replace something to correct it? Anyone have a video showing how to do...
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    Rheem pool heater Model: P-M206A-EN-C

    I have a vinyl lined in-ground pool. I bought this pool heater and noticed the ph needs to be between 7.6-7.8. Is that normal? Rheem pool heater good? (I know it's part of Raypak). If my FC is less than 2 will that damage the pool heater? If my CH is less than 200-400 will it damage the pool...
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    Gas heater recommendation?

    I have a 27000 gallon pool, gas line is 1", and want to know what btu heater I can buy and what brand or model? Thank you!
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    Recommended levels

    When I look at the recommended levels for Vinyl pool (Pool School - Recommended Levels). Below is what I get but when I go to the poolmath calculator it's slightly different. So Can someone tell me the ideal numbers? For FC it seems straight forward. If CYA is 30 ideal is 4ppm (Pool School -...
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    tftestkits

    I bought this last summer and wanted to know how long it lasts? Can I use what I have? I bought it in the end of May 2015. Thank you.
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    Oreq pool brush review?

    I am looking for a pool brush (vinyl liner pool) and saw this but I can't find much reviews on it. Anyone have any experience with this or the brand? Thanks. Amazon.com : Oreq Pro Animal 22 Garden
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    Safety line/float and lighting

    I am looking for a good quality safety line/float. Can someone recommend one? I found this but unsure. Amazon.com : Pre-Assembled Safety Rope Garden I am also looking for a light that plugs into an outlet or litthium battery/ solar light that doesn't die in one season. I don't want to wire...
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    What is this algae?

    I've been slamming for 3 weeks and water is clear but can't get rid of these brown spots and such? What is it? How do I get rid of it? FC: 25 CC: 0 Ph: 7.2 CYA: under 20. I'll bring this up.
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    VS pump without electronic display?

    I figure electronics with water is never a good thing and has a much more likely to fail than just a simple switch. Is there a good VS pump that uses switches to change the speed instead of electronics? If not then is it better to get a 2 speed? Am I being too cynical? I want something that...
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    Help with pump

    I have a Hayward super pump. Power is getting to the pump but it just makes a whining sound and then breaker trips if I leave it on too long. How can I fix it?
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    Nature2 Professional G mineral sanitizer

    I am new to pools. I have this device. If I have a hayward s244T sand filter why do I need a Nature2 mineral sanitizer? If I am testing and making sure the chemicals are fine is this necessary...
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    Which tests before SLAM?

    I'm a new pool owner (sand filter, vinyl liner in-ground pool) and have never done any of this. I just got the TF-100 XL option test kit. The pool is black and can't see the bottom. There were leaves, worm, green slime, etc. I think I raked most but I can't see the bottom. 1) Before turning...
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    SLAM

    I bought a house in foreclosure with an inground pool with vinyl liner. I'm waiting for the test kit TF-100 (should get it tomorrow). The water is black so I can't see the bottom of the pool. A month ago I could see the pool and had muck, leaves, worms, etc. I think I got most of it cleaned...
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    What is this for?

    There is a gray container but I'm not sure what it is. Do I have 2 chlorinators? If so why?
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    How to Pipe

    I am new with pools. Can someone tell me what valves I need between all the major parts? Like do I need check valves somewhere or just regular ones from Home Depot.
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    Leaks

    I bought a foreclosure house and the pool wasn't winterized. The pool is full of water. Does that mean the pipes in the ground is not leaking/broken? It's an inground pool with vinyl liner. How can I test it? Or who can I hire to test it? I'm in novi Michigan. How do I find a reputable...
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    Help- Foreclosure in-ground pool - Have dirt,,leave, worms, etc.

    I just bought a house with an in-ground pool with vinyl liner. I have never had a pool and need lots of help. I'm in Novi Michigan. The pool size is 17'9" x 36' (3'10" for stairs) 1) The mesh safety cover was cut where the ladder is located. We can use a standard rectangular 20' x 40' safety...