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Thank you, the gauge seems to be functioning properly, as it drops almost to zero when I open the drain with the pump on to lower water levels. I'll probably clean it this Summer and do so annually regardless of pressure. I'd rather clean it proactively than get stuck having to clean it in...

My pool is one year old. Last June I cleaned the filter really well after only a month or so because there was a lot of scale due to excessive pH spikes because the folks breaking in the pool did a poor job. The pressure has never changed from 20 PSI and I was told the filter wouldn't require...

This is my first time having a pool during the off-season months. Any recommendations on how long I should run the pump? I ran the pump for nine hours during the season and plan on doing so until the leaves drop. I was going to drop the run time to about six hours during the Winter. Thanks!

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Hello, as the winter approaches and SWGs stop producing chlorine, I will need to purchase liquid chlorine. With the understanding Chlorine has a short shelf life, where should I shop for chlorine? Lowes is cheaper that Leslie's, but I'm thinking Leslie's chlorine may have a shorter shelf life...

Thank you. I don't have this manual. This will help. I realized yesterday I just need to open the spa's suction line to the pump slightly to get enough water flowing to prevent freezing, but not too much to stop the overflow into the pool. I was able to open the spa suction valve about 10%...

Thank you. I was thinking about buying an insulated tarp for snow protection, placing the insulated part towards the equipment. Is this what you do? Something like this....Https://a.co/d/7J9D2zf.

Thank you for your reply. My aqualink manual doesn't provide much information on the freeze protection feature. I'm thinking I may not have a particular manual. Can you provide a link for the manual that covers freeze protection? I also agree that cycling spa and pool mode every 30 minutes...

So, this will be my first winter with my pool. I'm a little concerned about keeping it open; however, I've been told most of the folks around here (Charlotte) do so. I was told Aqualink's Freeze Protection setting will kick on at the set temperature (38 degrees default), and will run in pool...

Thank you. I'll keep an eye on chlorine production as the average temp continues to drop and transition to liquid chlorine when necessary.

Hello, it is my understanding that SWG (Jandy PLC1400) systems stop producing chlorine at around 53 degrees. Does the chlorine producing percentage need to be dropped to 0% when this happens? Is there any harm leaving the percentage set at current level (29%) through Fall/Winter. Thank you.

Thank you. Is there any reason why you wouldn't use the quick disconnect versus the flow regulator if it provides more suction? I'm thinking better suction would increase performance and improve ability to climb walls.