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    Citric Acid vs Ascorbic Acid for stain removal

    The directions for metal stain removal call for .5 to 1 pound of AA per 10K gallons. I am using Citric so need to know the comparable dose rate to use. Thanks.
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    New pump advice

    My Hayward Max Flo just died after 2.5 years of service. Sounds like bad bearings. A replacement is $299 minimum. Anybody got any recs for pump replacements that might save me a little money/improve length of life?
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    Iron Treatment Options

    I have iron problems too but my water is just a greenbrown color but clear not hazy. I know if you jack up the pH then iron will start to precipitate and the sand filter catches it. Also, if you jack up the FC then iron tends to come out of solution and catch in the filter. Doing both I am...
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    Whats the best vacuum side pool cleaner?

    Ones that operate using suction created by the pool pump. I've been using Hayward Aquaray for about 10 years cause their cheap but would like to try something else.
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    pH very low after winter

    I started checking my chem levels after winter just this weekend and my pH with a pH meter was all the way down to 3.5! Does this sound likely. I have only used trichloro tablets over the winter and I know they reduce pH some but this is quite a drop.
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    A little advice on connecting new pump to sand filter with hose

    I just bought a new pump a Hayward Maxflo XL but when I install it I want to get one of the hoses that goes between the pump and the filter. Where do I get one and the what connections do I need to connect to the filter and the pump? Thanks.
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    My clock on my Intermatic timer has quit working

    It was 15 years old. What do you recommend for a replacement these days. Anything easy enough to wire without an electrician?