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    Century VGreen 165 Motor Whine

    I switched from Century single speed 1.5HP motor to Century VGreen 165 VS motor, this motor has whine which gets louder with RPM increase, it's louder than single speed at similar RPM. Once you hear the whine that's all you hear, it can be heard from far (50ft even over the waterfall) at any RPM...
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    Suggestions on Pentair Intelliflo Pump Vendors

    I am unable to find Pentair Intelliflo (Model 11028 or 11056) pump at reasonable price, online companies who have it at normal price are cancelling orders saying they don't have in stock or won't ship to Texas and local installers are asking $2100 for VS pump w/ install. I am tempted to buy...
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    Fix one tile that fell off

    What is the best way to fix one tile that fell off? Would this Homedepot Silicone Caulk be good to stick it back on the wall?
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    High CYA in DFW

    Moved from HERE @TexasDogs Don't mean to hijack your thread, I am in same exact situation as you in DFW, TX and was about to post similar thread about high CYA(165). I bought a house couple of weeks back in DFW and also a first time pool owner. @Texas Splash Would 1/3 drain and refill be...
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    Options till I get new manifold

    We tried back washing 2 days back and added DE, but the DE was coming back into the pool. Took apart the filter (Pentire FNSP48 DE) and the manifold was cracked and grid was caked up. I ordered replacement manifold and I am hoping I will get it in next 2 or 3 days. I hosed down the grid and...
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    Is this genuine Taylors K2600 kit?

    Hello, Not sure if this is the correct forum to ask this, please move it if not correct. I ordered K2600 from Amazon but the seller sent me Leslies 81329 kit, little upset that I have wasted my time waiting for this kit. Is this kit genuine?, bought it from Amazon seller "The Swim Pool Supplies"
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    Identify Pump and Skimmer

    Hello, I am a new pool owner and in process of replacing broken parts of my pool. Can anybody identify this skimmer?, the skimmer basket and cap seem to be wrong, the cap is loose and basket has gap and doesn't seem to fit snug or deep enough. Skimmer Sizes: 1: 9'' 2: 8 3/8 3: 8 3/4 with...
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    First time pool owner

    Hello, We just bought a house with pool this week, the house was previously a rental and doesn't seem to be maintained with care - so lot of pool stuff to learn quick.