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    What tools would you need to install a backwash hose?

    I have a 3" pipe, and I was wondering if just attaching the hose would be sufficient or is there something else I have to do? Also is it possible to convert it from 3" to 2" since I noticed those hoses are cheaper. Thank you
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    Is this all I need to backwash DE filter?

    Just to be sure all I would need would be a 3" hose with a clamp to backwash?
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    Recommended Vacuum for clay/fine dirt

    My pool has those under water propellers that push water into the filter, but in some sections where it doesn't cover I end up with clay/fine dirt. I live somewhere where there is a lot of construction happening. I already tested for algae and everything is good. I know it's fine dirt, since I...
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    I cant tell if this is Algae or Dirt

    I already started the slam process, but I can't tell it might be pollen, clay (our soil around us is mostly clay), or actual algae. I have tried backwashing, cleaning the filter, but it still comes back. I don't have a waste option so I'm thinking of buying a vacuum and see if that works. I...
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    Can I use this bleach instead of liquid chlorine?

    https://www.familydollar.com/homeline-concentrated-bleach-121oz/FD1417037 It has 6.5% sodium hypochlorite Right now the product is out of stock, but I was wondering if it ever goes back to stock would it be wise to use that? Home Depot has 128 oz for $8.50 giving me 0.0664 cents per ounce...
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    Which product to raise Calcium Hardness?

    Bare Ground 40 lbs. box Cal Plus Calcium Increase PCAL-40 - The Home Depot Pellets of Fire 50 Lb. Calcium Chloride Ice and Snow Melt + Deicer, Works to -25°F CP50 - The Home Depot Bare Ground 40 lbs. Box of Calcium Chloride Pellets BGCCP-40 - The Home Depot My pH- 7.8 CH- 220 Using the pool...