Recent content by Wannabepoolguy

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    Plumber or pool company?

    Pool company if youre afraid to cut the pipe
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    Autofill/autolevel valve replacement?

    One allows more gallons per minute.
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    Barracuda G not doing a good job

    How old is it? Diaphragms need to be replaced regularly. What RPM are you setting your pump to get the cleaner to move?
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    Jandy lights failing yearly

    Intellibrite by pentair Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Wrinkles after Opening

    Nothing to be done without an expensive solution. It should be fine. Vinyl liners dont last as long as they used to unfortunately. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Fiberglass Filter Media To Replace Sand

    I personally have had good experience with the Vitrogreen brand of the product. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    pH 7.8, CC 0.5, FC 2.5 (TC 3.0), CH 875, TA 170, CYA 60 ... what next...?

    Bring your pH to 7.2 and keep it there to the best of your ability. The CSI really popular around here and with a CH that high you probably want to lower your pH into the "acidic" range to keep your water from percipating the calcium from solution. Not sure of everyones opinions of polymers like...
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    Rope off track - need help

    Usually those have to serviced by the installing company in my experience. Hopefully another poster has an idea Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Pleatco Filter Wash

    It works great, but I'd only use it if you get clean the filter with a hose and a little love. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Pool opened but water cloudy?

    Aren't** Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Pool opened but water cloudy?

    I would bring the pH down to 7.2-7.4. Did you open your filter or did a service? It's quite possible that DE is getting back into the pool from the grids either being misseated or have a tear. If the grids are solid and rigid they may have to be replaced, the pressure will bend them and allowing...
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    Converting from baquacil

    Tf-100. Fill the trunk with chlorine. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Need advice on pump motor

    You can get smaller variable speeds for half the price. Like their Jacuzzi 1.5hp. Or the superflo 1.5hp. Around 850 bucks from leslies Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    new to TFP

    How long are you circulating the pump? Are you backwashing the sand? Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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    Pool guy says need new manifold and grid

    With cartridge bigger is better, at the minimum based on the filter you have now you will want a 420sq, and ideally to prolong cleanings a 520sq. Pentairs clean and clear line is a good product. Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk