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    Oops, pumped DE into pool

    I was in the process of precoating my filter with Diatomaceous Earth. However, I had left both return line valves to the pool open. One shunts water through the filter and the other directly to the pool. I should have had the return valve to the POOL off. Upon adding the six pounds of DE to...
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    Quarter inch black spots on vinyl surface

    I have a 26,000 gal in-ground pool with hayes filter and pump system. I put 3 trichlor tabs in each week plus chlorine bleach should my FC needs a boost and run my filter 8 hrs a day. My problem is I have developed 1/4" black spots on the bottom and I am sure it is not Black algae as I can't...
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    . Is Aqua Perl a Diatomaceous Earth DE Alternative

    I have a Hayward EC65a filter. I am about to load it up for the season and need to ask the question . . . Is Aqua Perl a Diatomaceous Earth DE Alternative and Replacement? I have read about safety issues with DE and have to make a purchase soon. I used the BBB method last year for the first...
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    Solar Reels. . .Pros and cons

    I am looking to buy a Solar Reel and cover for a 16x34 pool. I have been reading the posts on the covers, but little or nothing about the reels. Are there reels to just stay away from because of construction and materials? Is there a consensus on a reel or reels that do the job as advertised?