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    Not sure what to do. Pool is cloudy.

    I second that.The money you wasting at the quessing game could be used on a great kit T-100. I have used DE Media when my water is a little cloudy from fine particles floating in my water.Just be careful using and follow directions and watch the pressure guage.But,looking at your pictures the...
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    Harris verses Hayward???

    Again,looking for actual users of Harris AGP Pump's.Need to replace motor on Matrix.But,the price for replacement motor is close to buying a new Harris Pump.
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    Harris verses Hayward???

    Still there is very little info about the pump compared to Hayward.
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    Harris verses Hayward???

    Again,just wondering what others who use Harris Pump's think about the product.I like the 2 speed Hayward that I had.Just wish it had a little more power on the low end.Thats why I thought maybe going up a 1/2 hp may give it a little more .But,I'm most likely going to just switch back to a...
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    Harris verses Hayward???

    Been looking at the Harris Aboveground pumps.They look the same has a direct replacement to my Hayward Matrix.I have a 2 speed 1 hp Matrix now.Looking at the 2 speed Harris version with 1 hp and 1.5 hp.I run my pump now about 10 hours a day on a split of 5 morning and 5 at night.Wondering if...
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    Replacing 1 hp motor to 1.5 hp

    Thank You..I was reading the samething. Think we will just stay the 1 hp
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    Replacing 1 hp motor to 1.5 hp

    Yes,I check the site last night and they only show propellers for 3/4 and 1 horse motors.I wouldn't think a 1/2 horse increase would affect propeller size.Any Help will be helpful.I like the 2 speed.But,I dont run my pump all the time.Its on a timer running 6 hours in morning and 6 hours in the...
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    Replacing 1 hp motor to 1.5 hp

    Need to replace the motor on my Hayward Power FLO Matrix.The old motor is a 1 horse 2 speed.Want to change to a 1.5 horse 2 speed.Would there be any difference in the propellor size? Any other issues I should be concerned about? I liked the 2 speed.But,the 1 horse on low speed pressure is a...
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    TFT Test Kits

    I keep mine under my bed.I go a couple summers on them.Others will say replace ever year.Just a personal preference.
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    Long time!!Hello!!

    Just wanted to wish everyone a happy new pool year.I don't get on here much now since I'm " Troublefree" I do preach maybe a little to much about taking care my troublefreepool .But,since taking the advice of this wonderful & helpful site I alway's look at a clear pool. I'm alway's recommending...
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    Generating light stay's on...

    Just replaced the flow switch and it's working now.But,have noticed that the generator light is staying on.When pump shut's off it stay's on and also I have turned the % to 1 and it still stay's on.Any suggestion's.
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    No Flow Light On...

    Yep!! Been there done that.:o
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    No Flow Light On...

    I vacuumed this afternoon and picked up the magnet.I just ordered one that is plastic instead of the metal.Got it off Amazon for $27.Well,back to pouring bleach again.Makes you appreciate my SWG for sure.:eek:
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    No Flow Light On...

    Thank's for info.Pulled the switch out and the rubber pc was broke off the metal pc.Had just a little pc of rubber left hanging.Any recommendation's on a good replacement that is cheaper than the original?
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    No Flow Light On...

    Came home tonight and noticed no flow light on.Getting flow,wire look's good.I unplugged and plugged back.Dark So I just left alone till tomorrow.Second year and haven't had any issue's.Any suggestion's
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    Hayward Aqua Rite and pool pump

    There is a plug on bottom of SWG that pump plugs into.Then use the timer to set pump run time.Set it on auto.When you need to run pump just turn it to on.The Flow switch will cut Swg off when pump is not running
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    Hayward Aquatrol chlorine generator

    Should be no damage.They are designed to run that way.Remember the % is based on per hour.So it doesn't run all the time.You just happen to see it running.Just cut the % to 0 instead of turning off.Just play with the % till you get it in range.If it bother's you just put the SWG on a timer and...
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    Hayward Aquatrol chlorine generator

    That's why I would not have one unless it has a flow switch.Remember that you set the %.So it only producing the % per hour.
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    Hayward Aquatrol chlorine generator

    Look's like this one doesn't have a flow switch.If it doesn't have something to tell it to cut off it will continue to run.
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    Started Up Today--What Salt to Use

    I use Champion Mix-n-Fine Salt for Animal's from Southern State's or Tractor Supply.50 pound bag for $6.99.Stopped tonight and picked up a couple bag's.It's a little dirty.But,not a big problem for me.It work's.
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    HAYWARD AQUATROL AQ-TROL-RJ (with Photos)

    I installed HP model last year.I love it.I got my system for less than $300 on Amazon.Was a price error.lol.Couple suggestion's.It will take a good week for salt level to settle.I keep mine set at 30-40 % and timer set to run 5 hour's in morning and evening.I used the strip's last year.But,mine...
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    Floating Confer Wedding Steps - Any suggestions?

    I took old bleach and windshield wiper fluid jug's and filled them with concrete and water.Then I took the thick wire strap's and fastened them underneath step's.It take's a lot to get them to stay down.Second year with them and I have the curve section to.I pulled the cap's and let them fill...
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    pump outlet still leaking.Uggggg..

    Project complete.Had to go back and teflon tape more till it stopped leaking.Also,make sure you place the strainer lid in the position so you can get it open and off.The handles will not make it by the union coming out of pump.
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    What did you do to your pool today?

    Solar Cover on last weekend.Warmed up to high 70's.Got in today and got step's in and secured.Second Season on SWS and loving the easy maintenance
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    The Winter Wonder Pill.

    Happen to see a friend of mine tag'd on Facebook about someone who was bragging about the Winter Pill add to there pool.Wonder how much money they making on this product.Wonder what's in it.
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    Pool Timers?

    Any 24 hour time will work.Just check the Amp load for the timer.Usually listed on pkg.
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    Homemade PVC Solar Cover Hanger's

    Been getting a few private messages on my pool hanger's.They have been great.I have only had to re-glue one hanger.I would probably make one more hanger if I were making more.But,this work's just fine.They are made out of 1 inch pvc.I made and cut them by eye so there is no measurement's.I...