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1 - No right/wrong answer. Every pool/location is different. You can run single or split times, whatever you need to adequately skim the surface of the water and mix chemicals.
2 - You can if it seems to be a significant leak. Many owners just accept a small leak as an inconvenience of sorts as long as it's not causing any other problems.
 
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