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    Electrical bonding, grounding and oh my

    Hello, I have a pool that was built in the early 70s in Massachusetts. I'm the second owner of the house and pool since it was built. The first owners are no longer in the area and no way to contact them. The original builder of the pool has passed and can no longer be found. So all that...
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    Closing and new liner (hopefully)

    Hello, I was wondering a couple of things. We have an 18x36 in ground pool with main floor drain, skimmer, 2 returns and a line for a Polaris cleaner. The Pool cleaner line is not used and plugged already. We also have a step/spa combo that needs to be accounted for, both during the closing...
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    Replace Hydrel Sunlite Pool Light

    Hi, We have what must be a very old pool light. I contacted Pentair and they have nothing left to support it. I was hoping to get a new lamp and rewire it. Since I cannot do that, is there a way to upgrade? Does anyone know of a new light assembly that will fit into the niche? I do not...
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    Pump problems - running for a few seconds than stopping

    Hi, I'm having some issues my pump. It was purchased new last season and worked fine all season. This year it started up fine and ran for a couple of days to start the cleaning process. When I shut it off to clean out the strainer basket it came on for a less than a minute, did not seem to...
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    Opening and general questions

    Hi, While I'm not a new pool owner and not totally new here I still have not taken your advice totally. I'm ready to start. Every year I uncover my pool and it is a mess. We have a ripped cover and I know that does not help at all. I added a leaf net for the winter this year to help catch...
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    Valve replacement questions

    Hi Folks, I have been skimming "pun intended" this site for a year or so and finally decided to join up. I'm wondering what people think about the cycolac ball valve sp-735 and replacing it. I have 2 of these and they seem pretty old. I have not done anything to them in the 7 years I have...