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    First opening, can’t get FC to raise

    Struggling with pool startup. I opened to 0 FC yesterday. Added LC to get up to SLAM levels per pool math calculator (2.5 gallons 12%). Pool was pretty clear but had some gunk and worms that I vacuumed to skimmer. FC didn’t come up after initial add, very faint pink at the start of the test-...
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    How to connect Intelliflo pump to Hayward vari flo filter valve

    I just replaced a 1 1/2” Hayward pump with a 2” Pentair Intelliflo pump. I have 2” to 1-1/2” reducing union on the pump. My plan was to run a straight pipe up to a 90 and a threaded union into the filter valve. I’m struggling to find a union to go into the filter valve. It seems like the...
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    Replumb for new pump

    I’m planning to replace my single speed Hayward pump with a VS Intelliflo that I got for free. The Intelliflo has 2” fittings vs the Hayward 1.5” - I already have pool unions to handle this. But, the Intelliflo inlet is a couple of inches higher and needs to be an inch closer to the closest...
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    House with a pool

    Hello! I bought a house in Minnesota that happened to have a pool last year. Coming off our first winter now. Learning more every day- often thanks to this forum!
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    Pump replacement - too big?

    Hello- I received a lightly used Pentair 011060 IntelliFlo i2 3 HP VSP for free. The fittings are 2”. I currently have a 1.5 HP single speed Hayward pump (can’t see model number) that started to run hot at the end of last season that I’m looking to replace. All of my piping and equipment is...