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    Vari-flow valve, gasket adhesive question

    I got the gasket out in one peice, and cleaned it up real good. The lever/spring mechanism was seized, meaning the spring pressure was not really pushing it back down hard enough to seal (I think). So I lubed and worked the spring and lever assy over an over to loosen it up. Then I put it all...
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    Vari-flow valve, gasket adhesive question

    Hi all, I am going to change my SP-710X32 "vari-flow" filter control valve, "valve seat" gasket. Should I use adhesive? like some automotive RTV sealant? I changed it when I first started getting my pool up and running about a month ago. I did not use any sealant or adhesive, just cleaned it...
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    Sliding board lines and fittings

    I have an older sliding board that needs new lines and fittings. I initally went to Lowes and bought some clear tubbing. When I was removing the old stuff the fittings started falling apart from old age and deterioration. Does anyone know where I can get fittings? In will need one that attachs...
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    Thanks everyone, we all went swimming today after work, the pool is awesome. I'm having a hard time making any sense of the pool calculator, so I added a couple lbs of CYA to the deep end, and watched it sink to the bottom, it doesnt dissolve readily does it? Is it OK to swim in the pool...
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    Pool is full, was still gettin topped off when I took sample water I just added another 128 oz bottle of 6% bleach. for a total of five in the last three days FC 3.5 CC .5 pH 7.5 TA 160 CH 150 CYA <20 Pool is crystal clear, I almost went swimming tonight OK folks I...
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    I recieved my kit today, Thanks Duraleigh contracting for super quick shipment. I have to mow the lawn, then I will test my pool water, and post the results! Thanks TFP folks!
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    Got my tester on order today. I put three bottles of bleach in yesterday, this morning the pool was clear and bright. When I backwashed this morning a bunch of red and rusty colored waste water came out for a little while, the cleared up. I have been adding water too, so I think I'm on my way...
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    "Why don't you buy a very sleak TF100 from duraleigh?" Still trying to get the kit ordered, I guess this outfit does not use a telephone for ordering? And there website will not take my CC info? I guess if it was easy, everyone would have one...
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    Thanks for the link, it takes me to the site, but I cannot enter my CC info when trying to checkout, Dang computers... Anyone have a phone number I can call tomorrow? I'm done for tonight again, Thanks for the help everyone!
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    "Why don't you buy a very sleak TF100 from duraleigh?" How can I order a TF 100? I have tried the Tftestkits.com link with no luck, all it does is link to a million kits on the WWW Does anyone have a link that works? or a phone number? I put in product called Aqua Chem Shock-Xtra or...
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    I pumped the pool shallow while pumping waste water (debris) with the valve in the waste position, plus i have been backwashing a lot. I have the vacuum head attached to the skimmer inlet with a long hose (stuff that came with the pool). It got to the point that I was thinking less water to find...
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    New to site, new pool onwer, introduction too...

    Good morning everyone. I'm new to this site and the world of swimming pool mainenance and ownership I recently purchase a 31 YO house with a 16x36 in ground pool. The house was vacant for two years, during which the (black) tarpaulin covered pool became a home to critters and algae that...