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    2y Hayward pump not working

    Hi all, I replaced my pump with a VS Hayward 2 years ago, and it stopped working. I installed it, so appears that warranty will not hold?? (Lesson learned) Electrical panel not lighting and electrical connections appear sound. Replaced the little button battery on the display panel. Any bright...
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    Replace motor or replace whole pump?

    Due to water intrusion, I just killed Replacement motor on my Hayward super pump. Replacement motor was a two sped with a timer that I quite liked but cannot seem to find again. Pump is about 16 years old, no cracks, but wondering if I should just replace the whole thing. Recommendations? We...
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    When do you “need” to replace vinyl liner?

    15 ish year old pool, original liner. I’ve been owner for the past ten years and we have significant whitening of the liner with some discoloration for the last couple of years - looks like where leaves sat the year we didn’t cover the pool...No leaks or tears that I know of. A corner is pulling...
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    Cleaning robot filter bag

    My filter bag is cleaned with vigorous rubbing under running water after each cleaning but it’s not seeming to get as clean. Robot doesn’t climb the walls anymore, which supposedly is due to less flow through the bag. I’ve bought replacement bags, but they are not the same as OEM. Better way to...
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    How old for reagents is “too old”?

    Chemists out there, please advise. I have replaced most of my reagents over time as needed, with larger refill bottles from amazon. No expiration date on the bottles, but is there a time after which I shouldn’t trust them? Realize I’ve had the base kit for 7 years now, but plenty of newer...
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    Opening pressures a low vs high speed?

    Hi smart folks, I just replaced my 1 HP single-speed super pump (motor A.O. Smith) motor with a 3/4 HP 2 speed motor as advised by INYO pools discussion. Same rpm on high, and this one is whisper quiet in comparison. Also comes with a built in timer that I need to program. My question: on high...
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    Pool overflowing... What to watch for now?

    I was traveling and my kids took it upon themselves to add water to the pool. They left it on since yesterday, so I woke this am to see water draining from my overflowing pool into the yard. I ground pool with vinyl liner. Aside from the obvious concerns that's just wasted heaven knows how much...
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    Skimmer has no flow on start up, could it be this valve?

    Hello TFP, Love this forum, as it has kept me away from the pool store! Had a broken light though, so needed them to fix it, and while here they "opened" my pool without me asking. Unsuccessfully. Filter had a bad air release, so they put it on recirculate and left me a note... Not even a phone...
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    Cloudy water after a week away...

    I'm new to BBB, but faithfully following this year with markedly less expense than our first year (last year). Pool was sparkling & gorgeous... so proud! Left last Tuesday with a clean pool. When we go away we usually put a few pucks in the skimmer to keep the sanitizer up, but we were out...