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Obecalp86 replied to the thread First pool opening, need new pump.
Hi susank59,
This seems like a great occasion to upgrade to a variable speed pump. I have the Pentair Intelliflo 3hp vsp and I’m very...
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Uhhello replied to the thread Solar Cover Questions.
Just keep in mind that they are a disposable asset unless you're storing it out of the sun routinely. For the first 6 years of my pool...
I feel this belongs in SWG. Customers ladders showing no signs of corrosion with a pool tool inline, grounded zinc anode. Every other...
PoolStored replied to the thread CircuPool dreaded Check Salt / Cell Maint. lights.
Thanks!
What model SWG do you have?
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Hi Pool world. I recently installed a OmniPL retrofit kit from an old aqualogic system. Everything went good except im having trouble...
PoolStored replied to the thread Confused about variable speed pumps.
The biggest $$ benefit is going SS to VSP. That will save you the most $$. A bigger VSP will move the same amount at a lower RPM, than...
Lake Placid replied to the thread iCHLOR 30.
Ok. If you look at the Jandy valve you will notice it has an "OFF" placard. That placard will point to the pipe that is currently...
Hal3 posted the thread CircuPool dreaded Check Salt / Cell Maint. lights in Salt Water Chlorine Generators (SWG).
Maybe this appears elsewhere but here it is again. What to do when the CircuPool has the Check Salt and Cell Maint. lights on but you...
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susank59 replied to the thread First pool opening, need new pump.
Oh, I forgot important information. In ground pool, not sure the gallon, maybe 32 feet.
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JamesW replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
How many skimmers?
Do you have a main drain?
Is this a new property for you?
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Hi!
First time opening the pool in our new (to us) house. The pump motor is siezed. It is a Hayward 1 hp. Plan to replace the pump...
ManiacalMama replied to the thread Solar Cover Questions.
That's what we did before we got the reel. Albeit a bit smaller pool.
My goal in everything I've done to my pool was to make everything...
Maverick2022 replied to the thread Water Test 5-8-2025.
Great, thank you. Pool stores seem to love to sell you on unnecessary equipment especially to new pool owners. Just need to check...
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JamesW replied to the thread Gas pipe size needed for pool heater.
Current gas line pressure, size and length?
Gas meter size?
Show the gas meter and gas line.
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Hello.
I want to change my pump (0.75 single speed hp, 2'' pipes) to a VSP, because I'm gonna add a SWG, but also because I'm so very...
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Our prowler died. Anyone have a recommendation for a cordless battery powered cleaner? Approx 20,000 gallon inground. Thanks.
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sugast replied to the thread Can't Figure Out Air/bubbling in system.
Great question. I'll go figure out which line goes to that spot. It's not the spa line or the water jets. It has to be the "return"...
PoolStored replied to the thread New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading.
24-48 hours. I used to wait 48 hours because I was surprised (low) once at 24 hours.
Now I don't test after adding for a couple weeks...
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JamesW replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
It is a single union ball valve.
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Pas_pool replied to the thread New pool owner trying to understand test strip reading.
How long after CYA is squeezed out of the sock and fully dissolved can you test to get accurate results?
PoolStored replied to the thread Is it Safe to Add Borates?.
If you are a new pool owner, I'd give yourself a year of ownership before switching to Borates.
As @Bperry indicated, with a TA of 60...
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sande005 replied to the thread Can't Figure Out Air/bubbling in system.
Which return is bubbling?
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JamesW replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
The working one was likely a cleaner port.
Are any of the returns plugged?
dalun replied to the thread Fix for stained blotchy mottled colored plaster?.
Thanks @ajw22. Edited original post to include missing pics. Your link regarding the www.poolstainremovers.com kit that @Econdron...
PoolStored replied to the thread Gas pipe size needed for pool heater.
In Ontario, gas line work must be performed by individuals who are certified and licensed under the Technical Standards and Safety...
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TinFoilHat replied to the thread Returns Not Working.
I was thinking that is an old sensor of some kind because it doesn't look like a valve at a union? Is that a thing? An old thing?