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Hi all, Time to get to closing the pool again. This time, since I do not have a second person handy to help with the Cyclone blower while I plug the return lines, I came up with the following idea. Using PVC elbow joint with a male threaded adapter, and then a small bit of pipe, leading to a...

I saw another thread on a similar topic, but since the setup is different, figured a new thread makes sense. I have a mesh safety cover installation, and am preparing to do a DIY closing for the first time. (Well I had kind of done it once before, but since then my equipment has been upgraded...

In my second season as a pool owner now. Inherited a DE filter (details in sig), and last year, concerned about some of the health/env risks of DE, I decided to try the cellulose alternatives (picked Zeofiber). I don't know if it's because of the "finger style" of the Perflex filter, but I have...

I have a DE filter (Hayward Perflex EC65 "bump-style"). It has what I believe is the usual style of bright-blue colored flat-rolled backwash/drain hose clamped to its drain port. Wondering if there are any alternatives to this style. Any search for backwash hoses leads to the same flat-rolled...

Hi folks, I had gotten my pool to clear levels last month, but because of travel and related negligence in the last few weeks, allowed FC levels to drop really low. Now I notice clumps of algae formation (yellowish tinge) in some corners of the pool. Current readings are: FC: 0 CYA: Not...

I have a Hayward Perflex EC65 and just finished cleaning it exhaustively. Feels good man :) Anyway, after the cleaning, I precoated with Zeofiber as I decided to go in that direction away from DE. The timing was perfect as the bag of DE left by the previous pool owner had just finished...

Hi all. I'm trying to open my Hayward EC50 DE filter for cleaning. Removed the bolts at the top, but not able to lift it out because I'm unable to decouple the PVC fittings for the pump or the return lines from the filter! Here is one pic (sorry I may have made it too small in trying to abide...

Hi all! Summer's back and looking forward to the first decent use of our new pool (inherited with the house). It's been quite a learning experience, to put it mildly. We have a pool robot (also inherited), and while it does an okay job, I have been totally defeated by the tangling and twisting...

Hi all. First time pool owner, and at the point where I need to close it. Have spent some time going over relevant threads and stickys on the forum, but still need some guidance. Hopefully someone can help. The main question I have at this point is how to blow out the lines. The pictures show...

Hi all, New pool owner here, and also a first-time homeowner to boot. In Central Indiana. The previous owner used a normal "tarp-style" winter cover. The problem is that with our backyard design, it completely dominates the view from the house windows and looks ugly as sin. So I learnt about...

Hi there, TFPers! Moved to Indiana this summer, and bought a house. In addition to being a first-time homeowner, I am now the proud (and sudden) owner of a pool! While the pool itself has not caused too many issues in these last few weeks, it has been a lot of work keeping it clean! I'm glad...