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    Pipe Size?

    @JamesW How do you test this? I have all my 1.5in piping exposed on an older pool do to a leak and want to upgrade to 2in while im at it. I thought larger is better but could the 2in actually cause me issues? Moved from here.
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    Getting a new cartridge filter coming from DE what would you install?

    Getting a new cartridge filter coming from DE what would you install? It seems at a high level all the new 4 cartrigdge systems are about the same. I have about a 22k gallon vinly pool with single speed pump. Im looking at the 400+ sq/ft cartridge filters. My pool guy who helps me open and...
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    replacing my 1.5 black poly vinly, should I move up to 2" pvc pipe?

    Had a crack in my far skimmer black poly line so im going to just replace all my lines 2 skimmers, 2 return jets. This is a 40 year old 35k gallon vinly pool with 1.5 black poly piping. The fittings into the pool and the bottom of my skimmers are all 1.5" so is there any advantage in...
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    Going from single speed Hayward Max Flo II (1hpx1.25sf) to INYO VS options- NEED HELP!

    Hi All like the titles says i currently have a hayward max flo II pump with a 1 hpx 1.25 sf motor (so a 1.25hp). I have about a 15k pool with an IC40 SWC system. The pool pump and SWC are controlled by a mechanical intermatic timer with a panel on the wall. I have put in the SWC myself and...
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    Just bought taylor test kit - Analyze my results! have issue

    Hi All, I am about to do the AA test for what I believe are metals stains (Tested with Vitamin c tablet and staining went away). I wanted a good baseline so i bought a taylor k-2006 kit. I performed all the tests but couldnt get the Calcium hardness test right, it was always purple, not...
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    Black Algea or Organic Matter or Metal Stains? Help W/PIC!!!

    Hi All, I have been doing battle with my pool. Its approximately 15k gallons, compupool saltwater generator. Mid summer i started getting these black dots in the pool. At first I thought it was nothing (this is my first pool) but then they started to multiply. I poured in the black...