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    Troubleshoot with me? Pump and Filter

    20K Gallon Underground Pool New England area Hayward 1hp Superpump (old) Hayward 60sf filter I'm just now opening my pool, been redoing the deck. Ok, so I had the old Hayward 'finger' DE filter with an old 1hp Hayward Superpump. Note: I pump from a main drain in the deep end as well as one...
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    DE Leaking into pool??

    First, let me say that this site has been extremely helpful. Thanks to the pros that help those of us who are less-experienced. My kids got into the pool yesterday for the first time this summer after not getting to use it at all last year...was so rewarding! Question. Specifically on my...
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    How often should I backwash? Do I have a filter problem?

    I'm starting to think maybe I have a problem, I am going through DE like crazy. So, my pool has gone from green with tons of leaves on the bottom (long story) to light blue but still cloudy in the deep end. The bottom is pretty much cleaned up as best I can tell. But now just trying to see...
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    New Hampshire Dad...Seeks New Hampshire Pool Pro :-)

    Hey all, I'm new to the site. Love it already. It is so great to get quick responses to questions I have had for months...I've been trying to get this pool thing down for the past few years...it can be frustrating. I like to do what I can, when I can. However, some stuff I'm just not...
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    Liquid Chlorine Vs Pool Shock - Can someone answer this?

    I tried to find this in a string, sorry I couldn't locate. I usually use the 1lb dry packets of super shock. 53% cal-hypo I think. How many gallons of liquid bleach = the 1lb bag powder shock? Thanks for your help!
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    Help Please!! Confusing Vaccuum Issue. Any takers???

    Please note my terrible MS Paint visual below. If the water level drops below the connector on the hose itself I hear gurgling and air gets into my pump and I lose the prime. The obvious answer to me was 'faulty hose', but I have bought 2 new ones...so I have gone 3 for 3 with this issue and...