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    Replacing old Hayward De3620 filter clamp

    I am trying to replace my filter clamp for hayward DE3620 filter but I am having a hard time finding the right clamp replacement for the filter. It seems that Hayward discontinued the old clamp model that came with the filter. According to the diagram from this website, Hayward Vertical Grid...
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    Ball valve repair/replacement

    Hey TFP, it is almost pool season again! Thanks for all the helps/advices you've provided in the past, the experience of maintain a pool wouldn't be very pleasant if it weren't for you. I am trying to open the pool today and I realize that the socket without the O-ring is cracked (see pic 1). I...
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    Bulb Replacement for AquaLumin II

    I am trying to replace my Aqualumin II 150 12v light bulb and I am seeing a huge price discrepancy for the bulb among different sellers. 150W 12V Quartz Halogen bulb clip-in | Yardandpool.com https://www.amazon.com/Pentair-600053-120-Volt-Replacement-AquaLumin/dp/B008H9EHAA Halco Lighting...
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    Need advice on chemical balance

    Just got my 100 test kit and started adjusting chemical based on Pool School - Recommended Levels accordingly. I just did another testing and here are the results: FC 5.5 CC 0 TC 5.5 PH 7.3 TA 90 CYA 46 These seem like good number to me. (first summer owning the pool) Anything I should adjust...
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    vinyl liner came off track

    I was trying to open the pool this weekend for the first time (I moved to this house last winter) and realized the liner came off track. I have a hard time getting a service guy to come over in the past few days due to busy opening season. Here are some pictures from the pool (I had to drain...
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    New pool owner in Hicksville, New York

    Hi, I recently bought a house with a L shape in ground pool (36' long, 18' width 1, and 25 width 2). The previous owner didn't bother to close the pool for the winter. I live in New York and it is pretty cold already, so i would like to close the pool as soon as possible.Since this is my first...