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    Pool Pilot autopilot manifold cracked emergency repair or bypass recommendation

    The top manifold where the tri sensor goes into cracked. I can't run the pump like that as too much water is being sprayed out. A new one was ordered today but probably won't be here until at least mid next week or end of the week. I already checked local shops around here with no luck. Can...
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    Pool Pilot check flow check system

    I am getting the purifier off check flow message on my dig-220. Things I have checked or tried: 1: level of water in pool is at max 2: skimmer strainers are clean and have good flow, return jets don't seem any different (good flow) has some air bubbles but it has been like that for years...
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    Inground liner pool track replacement and liner lock question

    Hope this is the right area to put this even though it is not new construction but all the other places seemed out of place. Long story short I am having a company remove and replace my inground beaded liner but I also need to replace or have someone replace my track. (Or maybe just re-secure...
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    New liner installed noticed something poking up into the liner floor.

    Looking for some suggestions on what ask for to be done. I had a new liner installed about 3-4 weeks ago. I found a spot on the floor where something is poking from the underneath and I am afraid after sometime the liner will rip. Is it reasonable for me to make sure they remove the liner...
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    Pool Pilot Digital DIG-220 basic help needed

    I am new to SWG's and bought a house that had a Pool Pilot Digital DIG-220. It was a foreclosure so can't ask the owners. I did download the manual but am confused on an important part. I went through the installer menu and made sure everything was correct size of pool power setting etc. In...
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    Time for a new liner any suggestions on what brand and or anything else?

    It is time for a new liner this year. Any suggestions on what brand, gauge and or anything else that would help? I will have one of the local pool companies do it but just wanted to get some input on what brands I should look for or stay away from etc. Do any liners come with a warranty for...
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    Need advice on what chemicals to add to get it cleared up.

    Just trying to get it cleared up from last winter. We let it go thinking we were going to replace the liner. Was green before now is just cloudy. Pool is 16x40 IG vinyl liner with a SWG and its at 3100ppm. The pool has a right angle and pool depth goes from 3' 6" shallow end to 8 ft on the...
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    Autopilot Dig-220 & general SWG questions

    I am posting this for my dad. I don't know much about them and either does he. Long story short he bought a house almost 2 years ago and now is the beginging of 2nd season for the SWG. He ended up getting a new Dig-220 & cell last year because both were bad. Never had a problem last year after...
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    Alternative to pool skim top water cleaner

    I looking for something that will catch stuff (leaves. pollen, grass etc on the top of the water like the pool skim before it sinks. My pool only has outlets in the pool, it has no returns except main drain and the 2 skimmers. Any options out there for my situation? Is it hard to add a...
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    AutoPilot Pool Pilot Digital Salt Generator newbie help need

    I bought a foreclosure house last year that has a AutoPilot Pool Pilot Digital Salt Generator. It was hooked up I thought, but to make a long story short when we were buying the house the pool was a swamp and tons of holes in the liner. Our agreement was to have them fix all the leaks and make...
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    Yep another Pool Cleaner recommendation thread

    I am new to Inground pools and bought it with the house (forclosure) so couldnt ask questions and or get answers. I did read all the other Pool Cleaner recommendation threads but have some questions. Looking for recommendations on automatic pool cleaners. I am looking for some input for a good...
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    Southern Alabama pool season over with?

    I am new to the area only here for a few months. What is the average pool season down here in southern Alabama? The water seeems mighty chilly the last week.
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    fountain too much pump preasure?

    I put in a 3 tier fountain with lights looks cool but wanted to make sure its not over working my pump. I have a total of 5 outlets into the pool. For the fountain to look normal I had to block off 2 outlets then use 1 more for the fountain of course. My preasure was always at 11.75-12. Now it...
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    couple newbie questions

    Inground pool is 16x24 with right elbow 8 feet deep end 3 1/2 shallow end? Was told by couple pool peeple their guess is apx 35k gallons water. Hayward 1hp super pump. Should the pump run 24-7? Pool people said yes. My dad always likes to always play games so he shuts it off 5-6 hours per...
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    newbie need help on what chemicals to add

    All I have right now is the test strips will be ordering the test kit soon but need help now. The test strip readings are total hardness is 0 total chlorine is 3 free chlorine is 3 PH is 5 Total Alkalinity is 0 Cyanuric Acid is 0 What should I Add or do? I took a look at the pool...
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    new pool owner

    We just bought a house in Southern Alabama with a inground pool 20' x 40' with a right angle extension? Axp 35k Gallons. I had a pool company come out to make sure the pump and stuff was working and show us the basics how to use the pump etc and to test and add the chemicals it needed. The pool...