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    Are there any off brand Aquarite Cell replacements you would recommend?

    I need a new hayward T-15 cell and they are currently $900 when you can find them. I just don't have that right now. Has anyone used one of those off-brand ones with success?
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    While waiting for my new pump, how should I reconfigure my pumping station?

    This is a hot mess. While I am waiting for my new pump to arrive, I am thinking about revamping my pumping station. Maybe put down a new pad, cut and cap off the unused piping, and make the flow a little better. Any suggestions on what to change and what to use as a pad?
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    Figured why my water is dropping / Where should I get a new pump?

    My pool water level has been dropping. Went outside and found this: 20161122 104903 - Sendvid I tightened the band that connects the dry and wet parts and now the water is flowing instead of dripping. Guess its new pump time :'( Any recommendations on where to get a 1.5 hp pump?
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    Just ordered my AQR15 - What now?

    Hello all, After waiting about a year and a half to get my new house in order I finally pulled to trigger on a Hayward AQR15 for my 18,000 gallon IG south Florida vinyl-lined pool. I should get it on Wednesday. I ordered a salt water test that should get here Monday. I am so sick of lugging...
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    If you had to do it over again would you make the same SWG Choices?

    I have come to the reality that I cannot keep up with my pool. I now understand why folks opt for tablets and shocking because it looks easier. I can't go that route but am seriously considering dropping the money on a SWG. If you had to do it over again would you make the same SWG choices...
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    Can you help me pick out a replacement pump / motor?

    My current pump is LOUD. It is outside on the other side of the wall I am currently at and it is still loud. It is 1.5 hp wired 110. (pics at the end) Here are my questions, 1. Can I replace it with a 2 speed pump and if so is there a way to automate the two speeds? That's pretty much the...
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    Should I buy a new pump?

    I bought my home a few months ago. The pump seems to work ok and did not think anything about it till I went to my brother-in-laws house and you could barely hear his pump. Mine is loud. It has that "bearings are dry" sound. My main concern is if I would save electricity with a new pump. Here...
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    Need an automatic cleaner for pool with vinyl liner

    I was recommended the Great White cleaner and I was about to pull the trigger but now wonder if my vinyl liner matters for cleaner selection. If so, is there a go to automatic cleaner for vinyl lined pools? Thanks
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    Brand New Owner - I have gone from green to cloudy. Please help me dial it in.

    Update 9/15: I have a K2006 test kit and posted numbers on page 2 I have owned the home for less than a week. It is ~18k gallons with a new vinyl liner. The pool became a swamp in the past couple weeks. I only have a 6 way test strip kit while I wait for Amazon to restock the good kits. I...
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    How do I fix the leak on my pump intake?

    New pool owner here. My pump has a leak at the place the pvc screws into the pump. All the pvc is glued in place. How do I fix this? Do I disassemble the impeller from the pump and unscrew? Or do I have to replumb the whole thing? Thanks for the help.