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  1. new-to-poolcare

    Will a new Polaris 3900 Sport work with existing return?

    I am considering replacing an old Polaris 180 suction cleaner with a Polaris 3900 Sport (will use existing booster pump). The existing return opening is about 1 inch and is only a hole in the side of the pool so it has no threads in it and the old Polaris 180 connector/fitting apparently was...
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    What is happening to my plaster?

    Now that I have taken Step #1: "practice with your testing, trust your numbers, forget about the pool store, trust TFP", I would like to know if I have a real problem with the pool surface. Although the water continues to look clear, I see what looks like dirt but it won't brush off. FC: 4...
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    Questions about using the TF-100

    I am following your advice and buying the TF-100 but I have questions: 1. At what depth should the sample be taken? 2. Is it better to test the water after the pump has been running all day? 3. Should the individual tests be completed within a specific time frame? 4. Will the results be...
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    Nitrate in pool water

    Is it true that the presence of nitrate in pool water at a concentration of 20 PPM or greater will drastically increase your sanitizer consumption? Thank you.
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    How to calculate volume?

    How do I estimate the number of gallons in a pool with an irregular shape? Thank you.
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    Is a Basic Poolcare OTO Test Kit adequate?

    This Taylor kit has a 'total' chlorine/bromine cell, a pH cell and a bottle of OTO solution and R-0600 Phenol Red solution. We use a floating chlorine cartridge so I do not worry about the bromine. I also have the instruction sheet (only) for our old Poolmaster Pool & Spa 3-way test kit which...
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    What is this salt-like residue?

    I noticed a clear, salt-like residue on the skimmer basket and on the parts of the Polaris pool cleaner. After running the Polaris today, the all-purpose bag had collected a lot of debris that looks like a whitish sludge with some yellow in it. Can you tell me what it is? Thank you. Here is the...
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    Main drain suction

    I found the suction from the main drain to be very low. Do I need a plumber? Thank you.
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    Replacing original weir door

    Hello, I am going to replace the original skimmer weir door with a spring-loaded generic model. Since I cannot find a door with the correct height I thought I'd fill the gap below the replacement door and the bottom of the skimmer housing with a piece of plastic wedged between the sides of the...
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