Recent content by Dave2590

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    Pool Cage

    The bottom (aluminum) rail of my pool cage is rusting from water pooling there after a rain. One Screen Repair guy tells me they do not replace the 1X2 rain because the pool is anchored by them. They just installed a 1X2 aluminum cover and anchor that with a couple screws into the concrete...
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    Small Light Brown Spots on pool Floor

    I agree with you that the stains are organic in nature. I will post test results today. I do have an outdoor pool cage. After reading some more posts I believe you hit the nail on the head Texas. I have an oak tree branch extending over the pool cage in that corner of the pool. I think its time...
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    Tiny Brown spots - not black algae or rust?

    Any luck figuring this out RCM? I have something similar looking but the spots can be easily removed with a chlorine tablet. However spots are back the next day.
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    Small Light Brown Spots on pool Floor

    Just started noticing tiny light brown spots on my pool floor. Its in ground with a year old diamond brite finish. Water is in chemical balance. The stains are easy enough to remove with a chlorine tablet but they come back the next day.
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    Strange Problem

    Thats good advice. I decided to check the cartridge again. Lo and behold I discovered that pieces of rubber had broken off the bottom seal. I followed some advice to look down the middle of the cartridge and thats how I spotted it. Like most other people I always stand the filter upright when I...
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    Strange Problem

    Thanks for your reply. My water chemistry is fine. Pretty sure what I'm seeing on the bottom of my pool is not dead algae based on pictures I've seen. I have tiny black particles that appear to be related to the trees around and over my pool. The particles are small enough to drop through the...
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    Strange Problem

    Lately, after vacuuming my in ground pool with my manual vac I've noticed the dirt coming right back and settling on the bottom within minutes. The vac has good suction. I'm thinking the vacuum or the cartridge filter is somehow not working. We clean the filter once a week which is probably much...
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    Fafco solar panels

    Thanks. Much appreciated !
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    Fafco solar panels

    I did call them. They have a totally automated phone system, no real people. They "will get back to me". I'm not holding my breath given their reputation for poor customer service.
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    Fafco solar panels

    I have purchased 6 4X12 Fafco panels that are Sunsaver St panels. These have individual channels that snap in to a bracket running across the panel. I am replacing Fafco panels with the channels all bound together. ( Not sure of their model name). My question is whether the two types will play...
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    Fafco solar panels

    Oh ok thanks.
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    Fafco solar panels

    What is bumping?
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    Fafco solar panels

    I need replacements for 4X12 fafco solar panels. I see many different brands out there for sale, used, of course. My questions is...are there other brands that are compatible with fafco panels? I don't want to travel a distance, buy something and then it doesn't fit. Thanks !
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    Hayward H400FD propane heater shuts off

    Looking for more of an explanation than this. Especially the rumbling noise when it shuts off. I think that noise signifies something specific. I'm selling this heater Saturday and want to make sure its right for the buyer and not just a low water flow issue.
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    Hayward H400FD propane heater shuts off

    I have a Hayward H400FP propane heater that has not been used very often. When I turn it on the fan starts followed shortly by the propane igniting. It runs for less than a minute and then shuts off . When it shuts off it makes a noise that sounds like rocks rattling around inside the heater. I...