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    Air in suction side

    I have noticed quite a few bubbles coming out a jet in our pool. Did a pump inspection and replaced the clear lid and O ring and no more bubbles! Today we have bubbles again. Checked the new part, used some magic lube on O -ring and no change. I pulled the drain plugs on pump and added a little...
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    Jandy valve actuator “clicking”

    Appears that the jandy actuator possibly has teeth broken off of gears. It will turn part way and then click as it attempts to continue turning. I can assist it and it will pick back up and the stop again after a little more movement. What should I look for when troubleshooting the cause? Is...
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    dolphin active 30i stops

    Hey...I have a Dolphin 30i and after 20-30 min it stops in the pool. I have cleaned the impeller and still happening. I had a problem with calcium flakes in the pool and used the Dolphin to clean so I wonder if there is calcium in the filters, causing flow issues? I have spent the afternoon...
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    glass tile question

    We have beautiful 1" glass tiles around the wall of our pool. Over the years the wall above the water line has taken a lot of direct sunlight and heat and the tiles are falling off I assume because grout has been dried out, expanded and contracted. Does anyone know of a product to seal tile...
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    Milky water after shocking pool

    This is the second summer I have been trying to maintain my pool by myself. A week ago, I had an issue with green water and took a sample to Leslies for test and was told my CYA was sky high and I needed to drain two feet of water and refill. (pool is 20x40 with nine foot deep end and an...
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    Polaris spins on itself

    Greetings. With this quarantine situation I have been trying to knock out some honey-dos. While working on pool I have noticed that when the back-up valve begins the Polaris moves backwards but almost Immediately the valve seems to double back and the hose ends up twisted and sometimes wrapped...
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    pool is "Shrek green"

    We have been out of town for a week and the house sitter just sent me a pic of the pool and it is Shrek green. It is disgusting! We have a service that comes weekly and checks the water and add chemicals. I do the cleaning myself. I spoke with the technician before we left town and told...
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    tile question

    We built our pool almost 10 years ago and have 1"x1" subway tile just below the water line and up to the coping. The yard is slanted toward the house so wall furthest from the house is taller out of the water than the side near the house. The taller side also faces the south, so it not only...
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    replacing some polaris 180 pieces

    I am replacing some worn or missing pieces of my polaris 180. It is 10 years old and works well, just wearing in spots. One thing I am replacing are a couple missing screws that have backs out and been lost. I fount some on amazon that were about 9.50 a piece. Then I found these that appear...
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    back up valve

    I have searched the threads and haven't found an answer to my question, so here goes... We have a polaris 280 that barely moves around the pool. I have been checking filters for debris and leaks in hoses as wheels do not turn much when in use. Jet on back sprays magnificently and tail whips...