Recent content by mrCide

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    Replacing pump, looking for advice

    Hello TFP. Looking for some pump advice for my specific configuration. Background: Moved in a few years ago, pool pump is a Dura-Glas(?) with what I think is a cheaper single speed 1.5hp motor that had been replaced a few years prior to us moving in. Only thing I’ve done is try repairing a...
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    Issues SLAMing

    Thanks for all the feedback. I did clean all the hoses and the cleaner (Poolvergnuegen), as well as the LCF and all baskets. Went around the pool with a brush and went at the stares/steps/light, too. Funny that before last night the drop was 1-2 FC overnight, and last night was 4 when I had...
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    Issues SLAMing

    I'm in SE Florida and have been doing TFP method for about a year and a half. Over the last spring either due to bad circulation or not staying on top of FC I had some algae start on the floor and corners of the pool steps (and along the auto cleaner hose). 15k pool with about 45 CYA This last...
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    air in vac line issue

    Hello. I'm a new homeowner, purchased in January and came with a pool! I'm trying to take a shot at taking care of it myself and that led me to TFP. I bought a Hayward Poolvernugen (suction) and in preparation was trying to get familiar with the plumbing for my in-ground pool. SETUP: Pump has...