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I have dead algae in the bottom of my pool that I want to vacuum to waste and I just used a flock. Everything worked and the junk is at the bottom of the pool. I set my multi port valve to waste, hook up my hose and vacuum as normal. I notice that water is going out the waste line as it should...

I just "upgraded" from the Hayward single speed 1.5hp power-flo matrix to the 2-speed version of the same pump to save on energy costs by running it 24/7 on low. I have very similar psi output at high speed between the two pumps at 9 psi. Now what puzzles me is that at low speed my gauge is...

I completed a successful slam just about 6 months ago and know there is no "live" algae in the pool. I have not been able to get the residual junk out of the pool all season. Steps I take: 1. Vacuum ever 3 days or so. 2. Brush every 3 days after I vacuum. 3. Pump is on twice per day for (4)...

I've just learned after having my pool for 2 seasons (years) that when backwashing, you do so through the waste port. I do not have mine plumed and guess I've been backwashing straight back into the pool. I leave the waste cap on the filter all the time as I've never vacuumed to waste. I had no...

Thank you all upfront for your help. I've done my homework by reading past posts and am somewhat familiar with How to SLAM at this point. Pool was cloudy yesterday and then started turning a nice shade of green. I tested and these were the results as of last night: FC: 1 TA: 180 PH: 7.6 CYA: 40...