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    sand in pool

    Hi guys. I woke up to sand in my pool this morning. There are piles on the steps and floor in front of the return lines. I'm assuming a cracked lateral is to blame. The pump is set to turn on early AM, so it had been running about 1 1/2 hours by the time I saw it. I immediately turned the pump...
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    hose replacement

    I came out this morning to see this hose spraying water. It looks like it is coming from the metal fitting on hose iteself, not the connection to the pump. What is the best source to order a replacement hose? My husband is out of town until Saturday. I'd like to get it ordered and delivered so...
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    How long to run the pump each day?

    Any California peeps on here? As we transition into the fall months, I'm wondering how long to set the timers for my pump and vacuum to run each day? Temps have been in the 90s but will be dropping down to the 70/80 range. Nighttime temps get down to the 50s overnight. Pool specs are in my...
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    Algae Issues for Newbie to Pool and Forum

    Hey all, I'm new here to the forums and to pool care in general. I have been reading these forums and trying to incorporate tips but am frustrated with ongoing issues. A bit of history. We purchased the house last fall as a short-sale. The pool was sparkling but the house was not ;) Being new...