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  1. J

    PSI Gauge

    Yes all winter, not bad, ruled out as increased to 20psi when vsp goes to prime
  2. J

    PSI Gauge

    Opened pool 2 days ago so still a little cloudy and green. My question is this, backwashed DE filter and pump running for approx 4 hours, gauge has not increased? Not a novice to pools, but new house, new set up has me baffled. 2 times the system has indicated low flow and shut off. Wondering...
  3. J

    Is clorox harmful to the liner?

    Thanks for all the help, no I just need to figure out how many gallons of chlorox for a 40,000 gallon pool.
  4. J

    Is clorox harmful to the liner?

    I have a question about the closing of my pool, I used to spend $125 on a pool closing kit at a local pool supply and every spring when I took the cover off, it was a green swampy mess. One of my friends laughed when I was complaining about spending that kind of money and told me he uses...
  5. J

    DE coming out of returns

    Last night, after manually vacuuming, I backwashed my filter, then turned the the multi port back to filter and I saw what looked like DE coming out of the returns. Is this indicative of a problem with the filter or multi port?
  6. J

    Vacuum issue

    I will try all of this, thanks for the advice.
  7. J

    Vacuum issue

    I lubed the o-ring as suggested, and my strainer basket still had bubbles in it. I tried my automatic vacuum again, and still no movement. I did a manual cleaning last night, and I still have the problem of leaves not being sucked through the hose. I'm thinking at this point there must be...
  8. J

    Vacuum issue

    pump size : 1-1/2 hp filter type : DE 48 sq ft skimmers: (2) no main drain plumbing: 1-1/2 flex tubing in ground to 1-1/2 ridgid pvc above ground automatic vacuum : Arneson pool vac plus bubbles in pump strainer basket: yes
  9. J

    Vacuum issue

    I have been experiencing problems with my automatic vacuum, it's not very new, but seemed to work last year ok. This year not so good, I've spent around $100 in misc parts trying to repair it, as I'd like not to have to go out and buy a new one for $400-$500. I'm starting to think though my...