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    Booster pump problems

    Hello all, I'm back for another fun filled summer of questions and answers. I trust everyone had a great winter! So my booster pump stopped filtering water one day. The pump will still come on and run but suctions no water. This pump powers the built-in jet cleaning system (paddock). My other...
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    polaris pop-up keeps popping out

    Well the subject line about explains it. one of the holes where the jets fit in has something wrong with it as I have even tried swapping out the jets. any suggestions are welcome because it only takes about 2 or 3 cycles before it pops out. Thanks
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    weird backwash valve

    Hello, I need help backwashing a purex triton II filter. Where there should be a valve to change the water flow there is a weird handle type thing. How do I use this?
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    To drain or not to drain

    Hello, Tested levels yesterday (w/my new mac daddy kit) and CYA is around 70-85. I am planning on shocking since I have visible algae. My pool is situated East to West so it gets full sun pretty much all day and temps stay in the 100+ here. Should I just precede with using the 10 gallons of 10%...
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    On the right track??

    Ok so sit tight because I have multiple issues. I have been turing my green pool blue for several weeks now, I am running my filter non-stop now and have seen some improvements. Let me also mention my pool is a beast and drinks chemicals like cocktails. I am using muratic acid and kem-teck...
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    Filter basket not filling with water

    Hello all, For the past couple days when my system shuts off the pump filter basket water level goes down, almost empties. Then, when the system turns on, there is a lot of air sucked through until water finally begins to fill the basket. This results in air bubbles coming from the jets into...
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    Hayward cartridge filter

    Hello, Anyone know the recommended psi on a hayward swimclear cartridge filter. My is currently running 25-30 psi and I am wondering if it is time to clean the darn thing. I cannot get a "magic" number the manual only suggests cleaning when psi is 8-10 more than normal. I inherited this pool...
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    Autofill question

    Hello, my pool water level has dropped 1"-1 1/2" from normal, as indicated by the 'normal' calcium ring around the tiles. I was instructed to turn my autofill "nut" counterclockwise to reset and fill the pool. Is this correct, how does the autofill work? Oh and I cannot seem to turn the nut it...