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    Sundeck Chairs Ledge, Frontgate or Other

    Hi, I'm looking for 2 chaise lounge chairs for a sun deck. Does anyone have experience with the Ledge Signature Chaise or Frontgate Soleil Water Chaise Lounger? Appreciate any suggestions on this. Thanks,
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    New Spa Tile Slope

    Hi there, We had new tiles installed on our flushed spa. The tiles are slopped towards the spa. So there is a slight elevation going towards the spa. Is this the correct way to install tiles on an integrated spa? I thought the tiles would be leveled. Thanks,
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    New Pool Build Suggestions

    Hi there, I'm looking into building a 7,000 - 10,000 gallon salt water pool with an 8 x 8 spa and would like to get some advice. We're considering pebble tech finish in either grey or black, with flushed spa and sun deck. We are open to a water feature, but want to preserve as much yard space as...
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    Max-e-therm Fenwall or Control Board

    I am having issues getting my max e therm to ignite. Two people have diagnosed the heater and of course I got two different resolutions. One suggests the fenwall icm. The other suggest replacing the control board. The gas is fine, igniter is warm. The error code I receive is three flashing...
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    Starite AFS Replaced and Won’t Ignite

    Hey, I replaced the AFS module on my starite sr4000 and it still won’t ignite. Starite says the next thing to do would be to replace the controls module. Has anyone replaced both of these items and gotten their heater to ignite? Wondering if I should’ve just replaced the module.
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    Filling a Salt Water Pool

    Hi there, I just filled a pool that will eventually be converted into a salt water pool. I would like to know what I should do next. From what I've read, this is what I was going to do. Run the filter pump for 24 hours Test water Add 20 ppm of CYA Add chlorine and muriatic acid to...
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    Pump Won't Prime Tried Using Blower

    Hey, the filter pump is having trouble priming. All other pumps prime just fine (spa and waterfall). We used a blower and was able to push water through the lines and skimmer fine, but can't receive the water through the pool pump properly. I contacted several pool leak companies and the wait...
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    Considering Switching to SWG

    Hi there, I'm considering switching from chlorine to a salt water generator. The pool pump is 10+ years old and not running as well as it used to. The pump is having issues priming, PSI is low and making a humming noise when running. I am also looking for a more energy efficient pump...
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    Jet Pump Not Protected

    Thought my jet pump was included on the freeze protect and it is not. The water has frozen in the pump. What do I do now?
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    Jandy PHPF1.0 Won't Prime

    Hi there, My Jandy PHPF1.0 will not prime. I'm not sure how old the pump is, but at least 5 years old. I have cleared the pump filters, skimmer baskets, changed the capacitor, cleaned the filters on the Sta Rite and the pump is still not priming at a PSI above 10. What do you suggest? Thanks,
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    SLAM: Liquid Chlorine or Shock

    Hi, I’m about to start a slam after massive rain. I’m not sure if I should use Pool Essentials 10% liquid chlorine or HTH 4-1 Super Shock. What do you suggest? Thanks in advance for your help.
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    No PSI on StaRite

    Hi there, My StaRite filter is not getting any PSI. The pumps are running fine and have water running. I’ve checked the impellers on the pumps, removed any debris from the pumps and skimmers and still have no PSI. My next step was going to be to clean the filter catridges. Is that what I...
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    Sta-Rite 400 Won't Ignite

    Hi there, having an issue with my Sta-Rite 400 igniting. This seems to happen when temps drop a lot. When I turn on the heater, it does not trigger that thumping sound to ignite the heater. The Fenwall indicator blinks 3 times. Then it repeats 3 times again. Here what I attempted to do to fix...
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    SLAM Assistance Needed

    Hi there, I had a big algae bloom due to getting a water feature fixed and overflow from the water feature into the pool. I'm now in day 4 of the slam process and the water is still very hazy. Aside from running the pool pump 24/7, I have been testing chemicals daily, vacuuming with the robot...
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    HTH Liquid Chlorine

    Hi there, I have been using the Home Depot HDX liquid chlorine for a while now. But it is becoming increasingly more challenging to find in the store. I came across HTH liqud chlorine. Does anyone have experience using the HTH liquid chlorine for the main source of chlorine? I've had very mixed...
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    1 HP Pool Pump Suggestions

    Hi there, I need to replace the 1 HP pool pump and have been having a hard time deciding what the best way to proceed is. I've heard that only VS pumps will be available within a month due to some new energy laws. I have a 7,000 gallon pool and run the pump 8-10 hours a day. Based off...
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    Acuator Settings Configuration

    Hi there, I have two automatic acuators and do not know how they’re supposed to be configured. I also have a spa. Can someone assist based off these pictures or do you need additional information? Currently the acuator connected to the pool pump is set to ON 2. The other stand alone acuator...
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    Aqua link Spa/Pool Temps Mixed-up

    Hi there, I recently turned off the circuit breaker for the Aqualunk for 5-10 mins. Since then, the control panel has been reporting the spa temperature as pool temperature. The panel still reports spa as spa though. Additionally, a pump was recently repaired and the tech made some changes to...
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    Pool Repair Suggestions in Georgia

    Hi there, I'm seeking some suggestions for a pool equipment repair company in Georgia. Let me know if anyone is familiar with some good companies. Thanks,
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    Sta-Rite 400 Service Heater Light

    Hi there, My Sta-Rite Max-E-Therm 400 "service heater" lamp just came on. I have gone through the following trouble shooting steps: Cleaned pool filter catridges Flipped off the circuit breaker switches for up to 1-minute Inspected the inside electrical area to see if any debris is inside the...
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    Grease Gasket Broke

    Hi there, The cap to the grease gasket valve broke and the screw is stuck in the hole. I’ve tried using the method from INYO pools by hammering a flathead screw driver into the valve, but that didn’t work. I also tried a screw extraction tool which didn’t work. The trouble I’m running into is...
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    Creaking Noise From Pool Equipment

    Hi there, recently noticed this strange creaking noise underneath the bricks where some of the pool equipment is located. here is a video of the noise, which you can hear-around 3 seconds in. Sounds like a frog but I didn’t see anything when I lifted the bricks aside from a piece of Equipment...
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    Please help with these readings

    I have been experiencing a slight cloudiness in the water. So I increased my 7200 gallon pool filter run time from 6 hours to 8 hours. Have only been running the pool filter at 8 hours for 1 day. How do I get the pool cleared up? Aside from CH, everything else seems okay. FC 4.0 PH 7.6 TA 90...
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    Jet Pump Popped Out

    Hi there, the jet pump piece to the spa popped out. How do I replace this? Also, where do I find the correct item for this part? I called Leslies and they don’t sell it in store.
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    Filterdeal (Guardian Filters)

    Hi there, Need to purchase a new inner and outer filter fora Starite system. Does anyone have experience purchasing from filterdeals? Also, can anyone please share feedback on Guardian filters. Appreciate all responses in advance!
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    Sta-Right System 3 Retro-fit Kit

    Hi there, I need to replace my System 3 filters and noticed some companies, like Excel, offer a retro fit kit that uses 3 filters instead of the 2. Does anyone have experience switching their system to the retro fit kit? Would like to know what feedback you have. Thanks,
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    Leaf Rake

    Anyone have any suggestions for a good leaf rake? I have a lot of fine debris that needs to be cleaned up and keep finding one that the holes are too large. Thanks,
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    How to chlorinate hot tub no return jet

    Hi there, I have a hot tub that is adjacent/connected to my pool. Similar to the image I've included. The pool and the hot tub run off the same filter. However, there is no return jet in the hot tub. For the pool, I pour the chlorine slowly in front of the return yet. I have been pouring...
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    Can’t get pool blue new filters needed?

    Hi there, Having some trouble getting my pool blue. I run the filter every day for 4-6 hours and maintain the chemicals. I’m using the Taylor kit and tested all my chemicals. Living in Georgia, we have been receiving a lot of pollen. Does that attribute to this somewhat murky color? Also...
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    Problems SLAMMING - Maintaining FC

    Hi all, I stared the slam process a few days ago and I’m having lots of trouble maintaining the chlorine. I am using the Taylor T-100 kit and have all my chemicals except FC are where they need to be. I have been using the pool calculator to determine how much Kroger brand bleach (8.25%) to...