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    DE filter cleaning when opening pool

    Hi! After a winter with mesh cover, my pool water will be very dirty when I open the pool. I disassembled my Hayward DE4820 filter last autumn and washed all elements completely. If I add DE first, I'll have filter clogged in no time. Last year I had to clean or backwash the filter and then add...
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    What is this thing?

    I am changing my pool plumbing. I need this part for 2" pipe for return jet (this one is on the stairs) And this part for 2" pipe for suction What is it called and where to find it online?
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    Adding light to vinyl pool

    I am changing all pool plumbing myself. Would it be a good idea (since the concrete is already broken) to add light? How difficult is it and what specific light to buy?
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    2" with sweep elbow or 2-1/2" with 90 degree elbow

    I am changing all the plumbing in my pool. The equipment details are below, but basically all accept either 2" or 2-1/2" size pipes. The underground line runs will be 2". My question is - for above ground plumbing, should I use 2" with sweep elbows or 2-1/2" with 90 degree elbows? (I do not...
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    Skimmer replacement

    I am replacing all pool lines myself in my vinyl pool. Converting from 1.5" to 2" as well in the process. Seems like the right time to replace the skimmer, but I have trouble finding one with the huge opening like mine. It is currently about 15"x6" inside and 18"x9" on outside of the frame. I...