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    cleaning/flushing filter tank

    I have a Blue Haven C4520 or a C5520 filter (not sure which model) pulled and cleaned the four cartridges. Now want to clean the bottom of the the tank which holds them; lots of dirt and very small stones there. Since the outlet line goes directly back into the pool (no flush valve) whats an...
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    How to post photos

    How can I post a photo to a forum without having a hosting account? Is this do-able? Using Android phone and Windows 10 PC. What are the steps? Thx
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    Polaris operation

    I have a Polaris 280 for my 25,000 gallon in ground pool. The feed line (from wall to cleaner) has been tangling recently. It has 2 swivels in-line but is still an issue. How might I address this? Thanks
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    Polaris 280 drive system

    I have a 4 or 5 year old Polaris 280 (the white sticker on the body says 'F5", if that helps) While out of the pool should all 3 wheels turn at once? Mine do not. What are some of the more common reasons for this? Thanks
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    Life of Borax

    Thinking about buying 8 or 10 bags of @0 Mule Team borax. We live in an area of very hot/dry summers. If I store them in the shed (near filter pump) how long might they still be good? Anything else I might be aware of?
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    FC and CC conflicting results

    Just got my first Taylor K-2006 FAS-DPD test kit. Drew a sample of 10ml water 18" down. Ph is 7.6 The shows CC 0.5 and the FC 6.0 The Taylor booklet which came with my kit says FC should be between 2.0 and 4.0 and CC at 0 Water is clear. Unclear how to proceed. Thoughts?
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    Equipment options for bleach

    Switching from tabs to bleach and want to learn about dispensing options pro's and con's of different systems. Is there a write up or sticky somewhere? Thx
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    PoolMath iOS download

    Looking to install it on my iphone. Thought I found it in Apples app store but got the TFPool forum instead. Any tips?
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    liquid injector?

    I am hoping to change over to the BBB system and away from the chlorine tabs. Bought gallons of Clorox bleach and would like to use an injector to auto feed it. Is that logical ? I have the 3" tab injector I've used for the last 5 years or so. Can I use it for the beach? Any pitfalls to...
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    Where to drain water

    I took a sample to the local Leslie folks results say mu CYA is up around 200. What are better (or any) options to pump out half of my 25,000 older in-ground pool? I have no curbs or gutters to take the water. Also on a septec system that wouldn't like that much in-flow in 24 hours. Thoughts?
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    new plaster and water

    Need some newbie advise. Our pool is old and was just re-plastered (not sure what product they used) They sprayed a new coating (plaster?) on it yesterday and said it needs to be 'watered down' 3 times per day. Didn't get any real detail and can't reach them by phone. Any thoughts on what I...