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    Pressure question

    Last year was my first year as a pool owner. I have a Hayward sand filter. The pressure gauge read about 13-15 all year. I just opened my pool and the gauge was at 13. A day later it was up to 23. I backwashed and rinsed but it stayed at 23. Is this just a function of a crappy gauge? The...
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    Slow leak at return fitting

    I have a slow leak when the pump is running at the return fitting. It is where the return pipe goes over the return. In the pic, the leak is to the right if the hose clamp. For a temporary hopeful fix I am going to try a second hose clamp. What would be a better permanent solution?
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    Perma salt system

    I have a new 27' AG pool that is currently filling with water. It has a Perma salt system hooked up but obviously not in use. After some reading, it seems like it's a poor choice. Can I leave it plumbed in and not turned on and just use chlorine or does it need removed?