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I would recommend wearing gloves when handling the cover. In addition, perhaps you can cover and/or shade the filter to prevent further sun damage. 8-) Hope this helps. Enjoy!

Re: HELP! Let's see: Yes and Yes would be my answer and recommendation. Yes to the eyeballs. Adding eyeballs may actually help your situation is your other post: do-all-return-jetss-in-inground-pool-push-out-water-t35288.html By adding eyeballs to all the returns, you will create...

Welcome to the Forum! :wave: Wow, sorry to hear that you are having such problems and do not trust your pool builder. Please see my reply to your other question: help-t35290.html as they seem to be related. Aloha!

Did you take a look at this thread? dry-ice-t18693.html

Welcome to the Forum! :wave: Where do you live (general area)? As an example, you may want a gas heater or a solar heater...or a 'cooler'. Another thought is some sort of cover (solar on a reel or perhaps an automatic, hard, retractable type would be better). Have you talked with other...

Welcome to the Forum! :wave: Let's start with a couple of basic questions, so that we can get you that troublefree pool you are looking for: 1) What is your source of chlorination (pucks, liquid chlorine, SWG)? 2) How do you test your water (pool store, test kit - type)? Next, I recommend...

Re: Must replace filter - getting differing size recommendat Welcome to the Forum! :wave: I think this thread may answer your concern about filter size affecting (or not) flowrate: hydraulics-101-have-you-lost-your-head-t915.html According to Pentair, the 420 and 520 are both rated the...

Pete, Give this thread a read about posting pictures: how-do-you-post-pictures-t65.html "See" ya in a few!

If the timer dial isn't moving then the motor may have died. Check this link to be sure the wiring is ok http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire ... timer.html You can also get a new motor from them if that is indeed the case. Good luck!

Unfortunately they do not exist in a practical manner. :cry: Please see the following threads: 3-inch-tablets-t29291.html chlorine-pucks-tabs-without-stabilizer-cya-t7047.html non-stabilized-chlorine-tabs-t16444.html You may want to increase your CYA level and/or use a cover to block the...

Pete, welcome to the Forum! :wave: Quite the project you have going there. Any photos of the destruction and re-build? Each hole on the pool valet is either 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch. The nozzle comes with 4 partial holes in it. Only one or two are drilled out all the way. The nozzle can be...

Do you have one of these? http://poolstore.co.uk/product/manual-c ... p-leaf-net Since the net is "deep", you can take it and swim down to the pile of paint chips and then "fan" them into the net using your hand. Or you can try to "scoop" the paint chips in using a telescopic pole from outside...

A helpful article for your consideration: pool-school/pump_run_time Experimentation is key, and as Woodyp stated - see how your water "performs". Other concerns may be cost of electricity, or what time(s) of the day you enjoy swimming. I personally do not have a flow meter or know the exact...

Welcome to TFP! :wave: Since you are questioning the results of the water test from your pool store, I would recommend getting a quality test kit so you can do your own testing. Please see: pool-school/pool_test_kit_comparison Remember, shocking is a process not a product. Please see...

Welcome to TFP! Some thoughts: Please read: pool-school/temporary_pool_guide Get yourself a quality test kit: pool-school/pool_test_kit_comparison Good reading here: pool-school/pool_circulation_system A bottom drain helps with circulation, but so does getting in and swimming. :goodjob...