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    Blowing out pool return lines

    I’m attempting to blow out my pool lines myself. I have my water level just below skimmer but all the return jets are still under water. Question about blowing out the returns. I have 6 total returns in the pool and 3 valves controlling them - one for the 2 returns in the steps - one for the...
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    Vinyl liner loose is one spot

    My liner is loose in one spot. Is this something I can fix myself? If so how? Also is this something that should be fixed asap?
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    First time closing my pool

    I would like some help closing my pool myself for first time. I was able to open it this year with the great help on this site so I think I'm up for closing it with your help.as well. Maybe there is already a link to summarize what needs to be done but Not sure it covers everything needed for my...
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    Pool cover anchors above pavers

    I'm not sure this is the right place to post this question but figure I'd try. We had a mesh pool cover installed last year. After taking the pool cover off we noticed a couple of the anchors, even when screwed down all the way, stick out above the pavers. Looks like the anchors are set in...
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    Recommended backwash cycle with Hayward DE4820

    What is the proper backwash cycle I should use with my Hayward DE4820 filter and multiport valve? Currently, this is what I've been doing: - Run on Backwash for 45 sec - Run on Filter for 30 sec - Run on Backwash for 45 sec - Run on Filter for 30 sec - Run on Backwash for 45 sec - Leave on...
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    Opening pool myself for first time

    Opening pool myself for first time so I'm looking for help getting things going. I've got everything thing reconnected and running as of now. The issues now are the water is pretty cloudy (could barely see the bottom of deep end) and the clorine generator has the no flow lit solid. I'm not...
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    Connecting pump filter and multi-port valve

    Trying to open my pool for the first time since my pool guy is real busy and its finally nice outside. Got the cover off, got the gizmos out of skimmers and replaced the plugs with the return eyes. Now I'm trying to re-connect the plumbing for the pump multi-port valve and the d/e filter. In...
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    Low skimmer suction

    My in ground pool has 3 skimmers (shallow end, middle, deep end) with the deep end skimmer closest to the pump. It doesn't have a main drain, so those are the only lines returning back to pump. There is a ball valve for each of the skimmer lines returning into the pump. Currently only the...