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Hello, I have a Pentair FNS40 Plus. I want to relocate my equipment and was wondering if I really need a backwash valve on this thing? I am going to be honest - I never backwash anyway and just take the entire filter apart 1-2 a year, wash it and replace DE. Never had any issues with algae etc...

Hi all, Doing some unrelated plumbing work a few feet away from my pool and figured that since I am already cutting through the deck may as well add an auto fill. I currently have to add water with a hose and it’s a pain in the rear during Arizona summers. The only concern/question I have is...

Hi all, Not long ago I decided to take care of my own pool and discovered and issue with my main drain. Specifically, it doesn’t seem to be working. I put a leaf on it and it didn’t stick. I sprinkled some DE and it just sat on the MD cover. I have a strong suspicion that when I had an...

Hi all, Sorry if this is not the right sub forum, but the pump is my main question so that's why I chose it. I am converting my 10500 gallon pool to salt water. My current pump is pretty old, not sure of the power as it is some no-name pump and doesn't have brand/model name anywhere on it. It...

Hi all, I have owned my pool for two seasons now (this is the third) and have always used the chlorine pucks and tested my pool water at a pool store and it seemed to work ok. However, this past winter I've developed some algae and decided to learn more about the pool maintenance. I found this...