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    Seepage on galvanized wall

    Is that a common issue? I guess I will have to get it checked or risk collapse possible?
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    Seepage on galvanized wall

    Yes there are wrinkles. It was installed by an installer originally. These spots just showed recently. It is just like seepage. I cannot get in pool due to issues. I will se if I can get someone to do leak test. Is there a possibility the wall is compromised? I am just afraid of what...
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    Seepage on galvanized wall

    My pool is 12-13 years old and is 15x30, I think it was Buster Crabbe model (Store out of business). I saw a little rust spot on the side and when I touched it there is like seepage. We had lots of rain but I am a little concerned. I am talking just a drop. The liner was an upgraded little...
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    Pooltone lights for aqualuminator replacement

    My pentair aqualuminator bulb went out and I found a pooltone replacement led bulb? The pooltone is led and in speaking to a vendor it just pops in just like the existing and can use existing power. Any feedback would be appreciated. Also wondering if it is bright to light the pool and if the...
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    1 Year old Hayward Pump Whining on Startup/ShutDown

    Last Season I had to get a new pump/filter setup and went with 1hp Hayward Sand S180. All was good I thought. The Pump/Motor are stored in a shed for the winter and used maybe 4 months out of year. When I started it up there is a whining for a few seconds then stops, like a chirp. Then...
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    Pea pebbles in sand filter 18 inch

    I am replacing my Hayward sand filter S190 with S180. In the bottom the installer added pea pebbles over the laterals. What was reason for that and should I do it? My local pool store who I bought it from said I need not do the pea pebbles. I can save them and add them to new filter but not...
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    Need pump/filter advice

    Would the matrix be preferred over the powerflo lx? Also will downsizing to the 1 hp filter better or worse with sand? I realize the flow rate is different and I am hard piped.
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    Need pump/filter advice

    What happened was the flex pvc that attaches to the pump broke at the black pvc thread in adapter on the pump when we were away from home. The water dumped all over the motor, the pool drained to the skimmer level. The GFCI tripped at some point. So I don’t know how long it may have ran dry...
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    Need pump/filter advice

    My pump/filter is about 14,years old and had a screaming bearing for a few years after a line broke and flooded it. I have Hayward s190tscp dreamline with. a 1.5 hp powerflo lx motor/pump for 15x30 agp which is about 10000 gallons. The motor and pump winter inside so the rust puzzles me and...
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    Maytronics Active 10 concerns

    My local store has been in contact with Maytronics so progress is being made, and they are talking about changing out the pump. I am waiting to hear back. I still don't think that will solve the problem of it doing a hard turn in reverse (previously it was an arc), Now I noticed the power...
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    Maytronics Active 10 concerns

    Cleaning the hair out did help, it is still riding a mini wheelie forward where the brush is slightly above the liner, but when it goes backwards it still goes in an arc direction. Going forward it is ok. I almost feel as those the treads are out of line causing the arc in in direction. Like...
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    Maytronics Active 10 concerns

    I have an Active 10 I had for a few months so it is under warranty which I prefer not to void.. It has been acting odd lately and not sure what to do as I need it for another month or so. First I saw last night where there was some long hair around the impeller, not much but it was there and...
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    Tried Dolphin E10

    I got my ultra fine basket yesterday. I must have a newer model Active 10. The basket was an exact fit with no removal of parts required, even though the instructions showed it. My Active 10 already had a plastic grid/motor guard in place, so I did not install the one in the box. so after the...
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    Tried Dolphin E10

    Thanks I will order the ultra fine tomorrow. I had a rover for 8 or 9 and it died. I was just concerned when the tracks spin against the liners when going reverse. Forward is fine as it goes vertical and comes down. I have agp oval with steel sides but there is really no coving. So when the...
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    Tried Dolphin E10

    Does it drop right in? I seen some that said you have to snap a piece out of the bottom of the cleaner and another comes with a guard? Prefer if I get one to drop in. also when going reverse and it hits the wall is 3 seconds average tome for treads to spin? Is this damaging to the liner?
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    Tried Dolphin E10

    I cannot see how the side panels come out, it appears they are part of the frame on the active 10. I pushed firmly and they don’t budge. Do I need a whole basket? The front and back panels come out.
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    Tried Dolphin E10

    Just curious I bought an Active 10 which is same family. Can I just buy the ultra fine filters and swap? Or do I need a complete basket? Two filters come right out but I was afraid to push the two side filters too hard. also when it reverses and hits the wall the tracks spin against the wall...
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    What is under the liner?

    No, I have seen a few tree frogs and recently.
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    What is under the liner?

    My pool has been up about 10 years and the last few winters were either cold and snowy or rainy. I have like this solid tunnel under the liner and also more wrinkles in liner. There are trees nearby but I don’t think it is that as I dig down deep and did not see any roots going towards...
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    Recommendation for PH tester

    I have a hard time distinguishing shades of red/pink. I use the PH test in the TF-100 kit and struggle with the colors. Any suggestions on maybe a electronic version or another kit? Not looking to spend a lot, the PH is really the only one I have an issue with, I use the drop test for...
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    Combined chlorine high.

    I opened 3 days ago to a clear pool, lost about 8 inches of water over winter. Cover has some pinholes so I assume I must have pumped it off the cover. I am not losing water as far as I can tell. Initially my ta was low and ph around 7.2. I added I thing 3 lbs of baking soda. Today using...
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    Dolphin S50 questions

    I have a local dealer that has S50's for under 5 and they have a service center, I have a few questions. Is the fine filter good enough or do you need to buy ultrafine? I am replacing a Pool rover that filtered to 3 microns and it picked up lots of pollen or dust I guess that we get in this...
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    Pool Cleaners and Climbing Walls

    Researching Pool Robots on this site and other reviews I am trying to understand a few things. I have a AGP that has pretty much 90 degree transition from floor to walls. How do these for example Dolphin cleaners climb a wall? Is it suction to the wall? My concern is a few things, my pool...
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    How to test Pool Rover

    I have a Pool Rover that is 9 years old and it is not working. The fuse is good in the power supply and the power button is lit (I pushed the reset too). Is there anything I can test with a volt/ohm meter to determine the rover is dead? Debating on whether to get another Pool Rover, S2-40I...