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    Do I need a acid wash?

    Pool was a swamp, I decided drain it and start over. Do these white areas need to be completely removed before refill? I pressure washed it. It's pebble tech
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    VS pump speed

    I'm curious, I upgraded my pool equipment from a single speed to a VS (my signature is up to date) and added a salt system. I was under the impression that the point of a VS pump was to run as low as possible speed wise? With a freshly cleaned filter and pump at 90% speed I have 99.9 no bubbles...
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    Finally upgraded!

    Hello! I have a 3HP jandy stealth single speed pump that's coming out and a Pentair Intelliglo3 VSP going in, any advice before I start it?
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    Manifold grease

    On a pentair 520 cartridge filter, is it a good idea to put grease on the top black manifold under the lid?
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    How much to drain?

    43K non salt pool, CYA is at 108. % to drain to get to acceptable range?
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    Getting started with salt

    I will be eliminating my D.E filter for a cartridge filter, Because that means re-doing plumbing I was thinking about adding a salt cell. Since the pandemic chlorine has been sold out 95% of the time so that sucks but at the same time it would be nice to have a more or less "maintenance free"...
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    Filter problem?

    I deep cleaned my DEV60 DE filter (opened it up and cleaned the grids of all waste/D.E. I put everything back together and recharged with D.E then noticed I had no air in the pump basket which I've been batteling previously (possible suction side leak) and my filter pressure stayed at 20psi...
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    Waterlink Spin Touch Water Tester

    I understand the suggested water testing kits mentioned here on the forums, I wanted to know if anyone has had any experience with the Lamotte Waterlink Spin Touch and disks. I always have a terrible time with colors so looking for a digital solution to just test and have a # and call it a day...
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    What is Pebble Tec?

    Trying to setup the pool calculator app and it's asking what pool type. I've tried looking up what pebble tec is and not getting a clear answer. Anyone assist?
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    Solar diverter valve

    Are you suppose to be able to blow air through the side shown into the opposite side or is it suppose to be sealed similar to a check valve aka 1 way valve?
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    What is this?

    Lid pops up when pump is off and has a net as well. There is an eyelet going to the pool and seems like a skimmer as it has 2 holes down below. Any ideas?I have a skimmer next to it so it's not the skimmer
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    Gl-235 Solar water temp sensor/Iaqualink

    I have iAqualink along with solar on my roof, I recently gained knowledge of the GL-235 from a family member so I acquired it and a valve for control of the 3 way solar valve. My question is with the water sensor, I already have a water temp probe in line after the filter and before the solar...
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    Solar blowing apart under preasure

    I put the pool into solar mode and the pipe on the roof is blowing apart.
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    Time between chemicals

    I've seen on here not to take store advice, do you have to wait in between chemicals for a time period or can you add all at once?
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    O ring inside filter?

    Is there suppose to be an o-ring on the pipe that goes into the Jandy DE 60 Manifold? There is a place for 1?
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    classic pump lid bubble

    ive got air under my lid (JVX300 pump) all plugs are closed tightly on the pump, my buddy had it as a spare so I swapped my pump off to eliminate pump as the possible issue running my in ground pool (40'x20') its the size of the lid viewing window, I've changed all 3 seals (2 smaller on shaft...