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    Filter Puking Sand Into Above Ground Pool

    I am trying to open the pool, but my filter keeps puking sand into the pool and doesn't seem to be filtering at all. I did disassemble the filter last weekend and replaced a few broken septums. I also disassembled the diverter valve and verified that the sealing ridges between compartments were...
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    IC40 Question

    This is the start of my second season with a 30'x54" above ground, 23,800 gallons by the calculator. I am looking at putting in a Pentair IC-40 to make things easier on the wife since I work rotating shifts. Local pool store tells me this system is for IG pools only, and they sell a Hayward...
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    Looking For First Hand Experience With Aqua Rite SWCG

    So like the title says I am looking for some first hand input on this unit. Local pool store wants $1585 including the 40K gallon cell. It can be found significantly cheaper online. I want to go with the 40K gallon cell on my 21K gallon pool to help the cell last longer by not having to work as...
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    Today's Test Results

    So after adding 4# of CYA yesterday and a couple of gallons of 8.25% bleach here are today's results using the Taylor K2006 kit: - pH 7.2 - CYA 30 ppm - TA 40 ppm - CH 40 ppm - FC 4 ppm - CC 0 ppm Besides adding a lot of baking soda, anything else I need to do? Thanks.
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    New To Me 30' AGP

    So a friend is selling his house, and he gave me his 30' AGP, most likely an Esther Williams. The pool is 10 years old, but the pump and filter are 1 year old. I am paying the original pool store to install the pool, along with a new liner, new skimmer, and all new plumbing. The wall is in very...