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    Need help to id pump for new bearings

    Hey guys, need some help to ID my pump. When it kicked on this am the loud squealing started! It says Century on the endcap, and I have searched about every number on the label, but no luck. I'm giessing its just old, but I wanted to get the right bearings and seals before I tore it apart so...
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    Just got my test kit - now I have issues! Order of operations?

    Thanks guys, right here-http://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/10845-Water-Testing-Instructions-on-One-Page, it says it can turn blue or green. Mine looked blue. Anyway, I can get the ph down with some muratic, but won't have the time I need to do the frequent fc adjustments till this weekend...
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    Just got my test kit - now I have issues! Order of operations?

    Before I got my kit I was going by Leslie's once a week recommendation, and now after my first test (only half way through the week) - FC -0 CC - 0 CH - 400 (although I read it could be high when doing it by hand) TA - went from blue to clear/purple at 110, pink at 120 CYA - I'd say exactly...
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    Issue with main drain

    So here's a new piece of the puzzle - I replaced my filter and pressure guage, and now I notice that if I crack my main drain open even the slightest bit, the pressure drops to zero, and all of the return jets stop completely. Is this indicative of a blockage? Is that why there aren't bubbles...
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    Getting some things straight

    Just wanted to clear a few things up after reading a bunch around the site. When I moved in, the pool (16x32 in grd 19200) service told me that the yellow stains (that don't come off when brushed) on the plaster lining was just because the lining was old and needed to be replaced. Reading...
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    Issue with main drain

    I recently bought this house and now I have my first pool! After reading and searching a bunch of threads, I have identified all of my pipes, but seem to be having a problem with my main drain. I have been able to accurately manipulate all of my levers with accurate results, but when I open my...
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    Dfresh333

    First time pool owner here in Boca Raton, FL. The previous owner had a service "taking care" of the pool (barely). Broke it off with them when they told me a new filter was going to cost me twice(literally) the amount I could get it for on amazon. For now I have been going to Leslie's to keep...