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    What is the best way to get DE out of the pool with just a push/pull valve?

    I have a lot of DE on the bottom of my pool as a result of a cracked manifold, some torn and broken grids and possibly worn push/pull backwash valve stem seals. The backwash handle was really hard to move so I took it apart and cleaned it and replaced the seals. When I tore apart the filter to...
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    Can’t install new air relief valve on DE filter to discharge water in right direction

    I’m replacing the air relief valve and pressure gauge assembly on the top of my DE filter and I can’t seem to position the valve so that it’s facing the same direction as it was before. After I took out the old valve and cleaned the filter threads, I screwed in the new valve without the teflon...
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    Spa return jets very weak after installing new heater

    My old heater stopped working right about three years ago. It wasn’t worth repairing and I couldn’t afford a new one at the time. So after three years, I finally got a new heater. The first time I used the spa and heater it was great, I had forgotten how nice a heated spa was. I only use the...