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  1. way_kool

    Looking for an accurate electronic pH tester

    Have you considered the LaMotte Color Q? It provides a digital reading for PH. I am part colorblind so having a digital readout solved my guessing at shades of colors using the Taylor kit. When I started using the Color Q, I compared its results with the Talyor (my wife had to read the...
  2. way_kool

    DE Filter Cleaning

    The amount of work depends on how far down you plan to disassemble the filter to clean. First of, it is as easy as it shows on the various videos you find on the web, just be careful with the fabric on the grids as to not tear them by brushing up against objects or rocks, etc. If the grids are...
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    DE substitute

    I started using Fiber Clear this year and have been happy with it. have backwashed a couple of times, opening the filter each and found that it was a little better than DE in cleanliness, some caking on top and between the grids, but was able to wash out easily with a hose. The only thing to...
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    Help! problem with my barracuda G3

    Hi - you may have a clog in your vacuum line from pool to pump. Had a similar situation last year and found that my vacuum line was clogged with leaves. Once I cleared the leaves, problem went away. Have you tried putting only one section of hose in the vacuum port (keeping port open) to see...