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    New Filter

    My old DE filter died, so I purchased a new filter. I went with sand because of cost. I was sold a 19" filter. I'm afraid it might be too small. I have an inground pool that is 17,000 gallons. My pump is 3/4 HP, I have 1 skimmer and 1 drain. Is this the correct size for my pool?
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    Skimmer part

    Does anyone know where to get a new 'flap' for my skimmer? Attached is a picture of what I am talking about. Thanks.
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    What do I add

    I have a 17,000 gallon inground pool. I tested my water today and here are the results. Total chlorine: 10 Free chlorine: .75 pH: 6.8 Total alkalinity: 25 Total hardness: 90 Cyanuric acid: 200 The deep end is cloudy. I use 2" chlorine tabs and shock once a week with about 15oz of liquid...
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    Closing pool - water level and light

    I have a light in my pool. It is in the deep end and the bottom of the light is about 4 inches below my lowest return. Should I drain water to below the light or just drain below my lowest return and keep half the light in the water? Should I do something else altogether? Sent from my iPhone...
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    Keep Hula hoops from skimmer

    I have a version of the lily pad pool warmers (DIY, Zero-energy Pool Warmers Could Save You Thousands) so I don't need to mess with a solar cover. Mine are hula hoops inside of brown trash bags. I put holes in some of them so that water can go in them and warm up. My problem is that my skimmer...
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    Block the sun in my yard

    In the summer, when the sun is going down, it shines in a way that pretty much blinds you. Are there any recommendations as to something to use to block the sun while still letting the breeze through? It would have to be mounted vertically.
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    Pool Light

    I purchased a house last year that has an inground pool with a light. The light leaks and had been disconnected. What is the best way to either seal the light or remove it completely? I'm concerned that water is just sitting in there and contaminating the rest of the pool with algae. Since it...