Recent content by lorenww

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    DE powder returns to pool while pump is running.

    Great, part is on order and should have it on the 11th. Once again, thank you. I suspected the mutiport but had no clue what to look for.
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    Filter Sizing?

    I'm new to the forum but IMO. your best and least expensive way to go is to do the backwash thing. I wait until the pressure rises 10 (sometimes 15) psi above a clean powder coat before back-washing. DE is the best and least expensive way to keep your pool sparkling clean.
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    DE powder returns to pool while pump is running.

    Thanks for the quick reply. I have the top mount valve and I assume it is part #2 in the drawing. Looks straight forward and should be an easy replacement. Look like it's time to dig into things. Cheers.
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    DE powder returns to pool while pump is running.

    This problem started out of the blue. I noticed what appeared to be pollen on the pool floor and went to vacuum it out. I noticed that out of the returns that there was actual debris as in leaf stems and parts of black leaf materiel blowing into the pool (stuff I was vacuuming out). Prior to...