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    What is this hole???

    I have this same hole and it's for suction for a automatic vac system. Mine has a flap that only allows suction when a hose is connected. (Suction hose for auto sweeper)
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    Pool nearing completion, urgent plumbing advice/opinions needed.

    I have a spillover spa as well with two main drains in pool and one main in spa. I would expect two in spa would be better. The line size is limiting factor and not really how many inlets you have. The question of balancing will take some time with adjusting your ball valves for each category...
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    Just starting with new test Kit and the trouble free methodMy cya

    Ok will give that a shot in the morning as I am going to do another overnight drop test to see its repeatable. Until I finally understand my pool I will have to test like a scientist on a grant. Within two weeks I suspect I will get the ebbs and flows of pool ownership, pool ownership with...
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    Replaced single speed with Variable speed pump.

    Yesterday I replaced a functional but extremely noisy single speed 1 1/2 hp pump with a Hayward Max-Flo VS. variable speed pump (sp2302vsp). I am happy! It is extremely quiet and works as advertised. If anyone has a question or comment I would be happy to provide my experience with...
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    Just starting with new test Kit and the trouble free methodMy cya

    I did the overnight drop test for fc and when I tested it twice both times it came back a reading of 12 and last nights readings were at 12.5. I am starting to think that higher cya is helpful to my pool as it only dropped .5 with people swimming late last night after testing. Thoughts on the...
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    Just starting with new test Kit and the trouble free methodMy cya

    I lurked here for a week reading about how you guys do your thing as I had a issue that made no sense to me at all.....hit the Google and landed here. My initial problem upon moving in two weeks ago was I had a bit of algae on the walls so I was/am living in a sea of boxes and un-hanged...
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    Just starting with new test Kit and the trouble free methodMy cya

    Hello everyone and I am glad I found this site! Tested my pool for the first time today and wanted to post up my readings and ask for anyone to comment on my situation. Water is is clear and sparkling ph 7.5 ta 90 cya 80 fc 12.5 cc 1 tc 13.5 My cya seems high as heck as I have just taken...