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    Using aerator on variable speed motor that starts 100%

    When my motor comes on it works at 100% for the first 2 minutes and then slows to the programmed speed. For the daily cycle I have it run at 40%. I have my aerator adjusted so when it comes on at 100% the water stays in the pool but that means when it slows down it's a pathetic dribble. The...
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    Upgrading WFE-8 from 2hp to 3hp

    The 2hp motor attached to my Pentair WFE-8 just died. I've been wanting to replace it with a two-speed or variable and more powerful motor for a while. From looking through the parts listing for the WFE-8 it looks like if I get a new 3HP impeller and replace the diffuser with the 3HP version...
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    31% Muriatic Acid gone from shelves?

    Hey, I live in the Phoenix area and used to be able to get 31% Muriatic Acid from Lowes/HD for about $13. This changed in the past few months and they seem to all be stocking 14% for $10. Has it gone from everywhere or am I just being unlucky? Thanks
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    Which sand for Triton II?

    I'm changing the sand in my Triton II and I'm struggling to find sand which meets the requirements from the owners manual: Home Depot/Lowes sells 'Quikrete' which appears outside of that range "US Sieve Size 20-40, Particle size (0.85-0.425 mm)" Leslie's only seems to sell Zeolite Any...
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    Is this cap before pump causing air leak?

    Hey, moved in 2 weeks ago and this is my first pool, so this is my first post! When I turn the valve in front of the pump towards the cleaner the pump sucks a lot of air. When it's split between the cleaner/skimmer I get the odd bubble in the top of the pump filter and a few out the returns...