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    Considering SWG for 30k gallon Pool

    I am tired of lugging gallons of chlorine from the store and am considering adding a swg to my pool. I was quoted $2475 for a Pentair IC-40 installed (including salt). Does this price seem high? Also, will this pay for itself after a few years? Any other recommendations for 30k gallon pool?
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    Recommended hose for PVC with 1 1/4”-1 1/2” connector

    I currently need a way to have my backwash flow further away from my walk way. I currently have this at the end of my backwash pipe: Amazon.com. What do people normally attach to the 1 1/4” opening? Flexible hose?
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    How often to clean DE filter during SLAM

    Started my SLAM process yesterday and my SPA area has completely cleared up (the SPA water spills into the pool). The primary pool area seems to be getting less green (was murky green before). My question is how often should I be backwashing or completely changing my DE media? I did it once...
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    Replacement DE Grids for Pentair SMBW4048 (P/N:074924)

    I am looking to replace all of my grids on my smbw4048, will the aftermarket ones from Amazon perform just as well as the OEM? Looking at this...
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    External pump setup to fight wildfires from pool

    looking for recommendations on how to best utilize my 30k gallon pool to lower the risk from fire damage in an event of a wildfire. Should I be looking at trash pumps? Some type of sprinkler setup? Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
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    Replace DE Grids or Time for brand new filter?

    Our current Pentair DE filter seems to be at the end of it's life. I am considering replacing the current grids in it but not sure if it makes sense to do that or just get a brand new filter? The reason why I am considering a brand new filter is because the current top of the filter looks to...