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    6-Way Valve connection

    I am looking to extend the life of my 6-way valve. The port has cracked. I was hoping to add an external fitting to shade from the sun and stabilize the connection. Does anyone know what the connection size is? It is the external thread that I want to know.
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    adapter from Hayward SP11041 Skim Vac Plate with Hose Elbow to Aqua Bug

    We bought a Hayward 500 Aqua Bug Above-Ground Automatic Pool Cleaner. It is meeting our needs. My question is there a adaptor to attach the hose to my Hayward Skim Vac Plate? When i manuel vac the leaves go into the skimmer basket. In order to attach the aqua bug i have to remove the Skim...
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    Starting up what to do & ideal CYA

    We uncovered the pool on Sat. There were a few leaves that somehow made there way into the pool. Scooped them out on Sun and added 2 gallons of bleach. The water looks nice and clear. There is a little trash in the bottom that i will vac out today. What should be my next step? Should i...
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    AG pool cover / closing questions

    Guys my water temp is now dipping below 78. It is to cold now to enjoy and the highs over 82 are almost gone. I was thinking of covering and closing my pool today or tomorrow and had a few questions. 1) Does the water have to be below 50 or 60 degrees to cover & close? 2) If I should not...
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    How to keep the heat in the pool. Trying to get an extra week or two of swimming.

    How to keep the heat in the pool. Trying to get an extra week or two of swimming. What is the best way to retain / add heat to my pool. I have a blue solar cover. Keep covered unless using pool? Does the pool heat up more when ambient temp is above pool temp with cover on or off? keep pump...
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    What automatic pool cleaner would you recommend for a AG 24'

    What automatic pool cleaner would you recommend for a AG 24'? Which is a good way to go electric or suction / discharge? I do not care if it takes a couple of hours to clean. Thanks
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    Newbie with questions

    Thanks for the add and thanks for the great site. We just uncovered our pool last week. Looks great with a little trash on the bottom. This will be our third season with the pool. We have the perma salt system and have had no problems. We were pool stored. The guy only had us add a bag of...