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    Cloudy water when running vacuum

    Having a fun new issue this season - so at the start of the season my pump died and algae bloomed. I got a new pump, drained the pool & cleaned out the algae, doused with chlorine, and things have been sparkling and clean ever since. However, for some reason now whenever I run my pool vac...
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    Need help choosing a pump+saltwater system

    Hey all! I have an above-ground Intex Deluxe that's just under 7000 gallons. I've had it for a few years and am looking to upgrade my pump/filter and replace my saltwater system. I had the Intex saltwater system and loved it, until it just crapped out on me after 3 seasons. After some research...
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    Small leak w/ Hayward Skimmer on Intex pool

    Yesterday we installed a Hayward Skimmer onto our vinyl Intex pool. We split the gasket, trimmed the bolts to what seemed like just the right size, and overall it went well, but it does have two small leaks on either side. Any ideas on how I can plug this up without removing the whole thing and...
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    Connecting Aqua Critter to an Intex pool

    Hey all! First-time poster. So this is my second season with my Intex and I finally got tired of manually vacuuming (who has the time?) After a bunch of research I ordered an Aqua Critter (AquaBug)... but it's left me feeling really stupid. I just can't figure out how it's supposed to connect...