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    Hayward filter system: metal rod got stuck on the lid and came out. Pool maintenance said its ~$750 either to fix it or replace it

    I have the same filter system, although a little bit of a larger size. The rod is threaded on both sides, sometimes it comes off with the upper housing. I usually unscrew it with a pair of channel locks then screw it back in to the lower portion before reassembly. The only expensive issue would...
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    Dolphin 300i Won't Clean Stairs or Shelf

    I brush the stairs and the tanning ledge twice daily, and let the robot (dolphin primal) handle the rest. My pool gets pretty dirty from nearby trees and vegetation, I run the robot as much as 3 times daily when the weather is windy. But there are some areas it just can't get so I spend a minute...
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    Fighting constant high PH

    Same here, I'm glad it's not just me. My TA was low last year (50-ish) so I adjusted it up to 80 and had nothing but problems with rising PH for the rest of the season. This year TA is in the 50-60 range again and I have left it alone. I adjust PH at most once a week, 2-3 cups of acid. Very...