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    Trash Pump vs Portable Pool Pump for Initial Cleaning

    Friends, I have a 20x40’ right L-shaped pool that’s about 10 feet deep at the deep end and covered with a mesh safety cover. Once the pool is fully opened, I’ve got a solid weekly routine that keeps everything in check. However, the initial opening is a real challenge. Every year, I have to...
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    Algae or something else?

    Please see attached pictures. The stain on the liner is a little more yellow and brown than the picture appears. I had a 40 lb plastic bag full of salt fall into the deep end of the pool. I could not get the bag out until the next day. The stain appeared on the liner and no amount of...
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    Replacing old DE filter

    Friends, I have a 30K gallon salt water pool with liner. The pool was built before we purchased the home. I suspect the pool is ~15-20 years old. I’ve already replaced the pump, and now I’d like to replace the DE filter. The current filter is a Hayward DE-3600. I’ve already replaced the...
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    New Pump, Please Review Plumbing Plan

    Hello- I'm replacing a single speed AO Smith 2.20 Total HP single speed pump (ST1152). Unfortunately, I purchased a new pump before I did much research. The new pump, which I've already received, is the Hayward SP3202VSP. It is a variable speed pump. I'm semi-handy with electrical and...