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    Pipes shaking + bubbles when pump first turns on

    Hi TFP, I just had solar panels installed in my pool and they're working well. The only problem is when my pump starts up first thing in the morning I get a LOT of bubbles and the pipes near my pump and filter shake. I have looked around and didn't see a leak, and I do understand that solar...
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    First SLAM still going on one week later

    Hi All, I'm going through my first SLAM and it's been going on for about a week now. My water has been more clear than it's ever been since about day 3 but my CC levels keep hovering around 1 or 1.5, so I've kept the SLAM going. Am I doing something wrong or is this expected. I have continued...
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    Pool cleaner gets stuck on light

    Hi All, I'm having trouble with my Zodiac Barracuda G3 getting stuck on my light. My pool is curved where the light is installed and the fins get stuck under the cracks. I really like the Barracuda because my pool has pebbles and it tends to handle these well, but it keeps getting stuck. Any...
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    Pool cloudy during SLAM

    Hello TFP, I'm running my first SLAM right now and my pool is cloudy. I put in some soda ash before the SLAM to get my ph up to 7.4, which did add some cloudiness to the pool, then I added 4.5 gallons of 10% liquid bleach to bring my FC up to 31. My TP-100 hasn't arrived yet, so I'm guessing a...
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    Replace Polaris AutoClear plus with CircuPool RJ-45+?

    I'm planning to replace my ancient Polaris AutoClear plus with a CircuPool RJ-45+, but I can't seem to find the specs for the cell and I'd prefer to buy a unit that fits in my current plumbing, if possible. Are the length and threads for cells standard or does each company use different specs?