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Currently my wedding cake steps weight compartments are filled with pea gravel and water. I am considering filling them with quickcrete or portland cement to make them a bit heavier, and to reduce potential for spillage and algae growth inside compartments. Good idea? Bad Idea? If I do this...

I'm completely replumbing my LQ including new flowmeter. I noticed a conflict in the instructions. Should the flowmeter and control valve should be installed on the pressure side (between the return line and the LQ IN), or on the suction side (between the LQ and the suction side of the pump)...

I have never added the buffer solution when testing for CH, in fact, I never knew it existed until I read the instructions recently. Is it mandatory? My old test kit (Walmart?) had two vials, A &B, no buffer. I replaced it with Taylor reagents which I think are the same as A & B as they...

My new setup has three 3-way valves. What is the traditional/or best way to label them to avoid confusion. They aren't in a line, they are at different angles and orientations so no matter how I try to label them it seems confusing. Do you label the pipe the handle tail points to as ON? Or...

I just refilled my pool (recent liner change) and am beginning the arduous process of lowering the TA (My fill water is 220-230) and pH drifts up unless I get the TA down. I have done this before using the aeration method with success but this time it isn't going so well. The problem is getting...

I am replumbing my AGP and my setup includes three 3-way pentair valves. The valves are designed to take 1 1/2" pipe on the inside flange or 2" pipe on the outside flange. My plan is to connect to/between all valves using 2" elbows and tees (slip/thread type) and then transition down to 1 1/2...

I have been told my flow problem is related to overefficiency. There is only 4' of pipe and one elbow between skimmer and pump, and pump is 3' lower than water level. This results in minimal suction and low flow (2 max) from the liquidator. This has been resolved somewhat by using a ball...

I already tried this at home, now someone please tell me if it is too dangerous. I HATE pouring acid and liquid chlorine into the pool because of the heavy jugs, fumes, spills, splashes, etc. I have a liquidator, but still occasionally need to dump liquid shock or add acid. I disconnected...

I've only used Zeolite, and am considering switching to sand, but I have never used sand. I welcome any opinions. The only issues I have had: 1) I removed the top of the filter to look and the laterals came right out with the top since the stuff is so light and fluffy. Then I had to dump...

Considering adding an SWG to my setup. Is rust a serious concern? I know it will void the pool warranty, but the warranties are pretty worthless anyway. I have friends who swear by theirs but they've only had it a couple years, too soon to tell. Has anyone seen one in an above ground pool...

I am getting a new liner and considering adding an extra return on the opposite side of the pool. (Its a 33' round pool and the single return is beside the skimmer. I can do the plumbing myself, just wondering if it is worth the extra trouble for the added circulation. I am also wondering if...