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    Advice on pump replacement needed

    Hi, I have a Pentair Sta-Rite 1 3/4HP pump(P6RAA6F-216L) that just threw some bearings. 28k Vinyl liner pool with heater, cart filter, and Pilot SWG. No water features. Looking for recommendations on replacement (is VSP an option) and solid place to purchase from. I'm located on LI.
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    Looking for some direction - Pentair S7M120 Replacement carts

    I've been doing some research and can't seem to find a clear path on replacement carts for the Pentair StaRite S7M120 filter. Research indicates Pleatco may be a top rated aftermarket replacement but I don't believe they make replacements for my filter. Does anyone have any intel on what's...
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    Did low calcium cause my fiberglass steps to blister?

    Split from this thread. Lets keep it all together. Bama So I'm picking a late model thread to re-open here with a quick question about a vinyl pool with fiberglass entry steps - I'm noticing dime size blisters on the fiberglass steps. I've been trolling through past threads here and all seem...
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    Winter cover - one season ?

    Hoping I can get some perspective here. Had pool co. out to open pool. All went went well - water clear and clean @ 54 deg F. New winter cover put on in Nov by pool co. closing. Winter cover saw no damage over the NE winter. During the opening, the "new" cover (from Nov) opened at the seam and...
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    Low CH in Vinyl liner pool with fiberglass steps

    I've been doing some quick research and have yet to come upon a definitive answer, at least as far as I can find right now. I've had a CH reading of 90 for the last couple of weeks and am concerned about whether or not I need to bring it up to the 200-300 range short term. I dd notice what...
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    Loose aluminum gate fence post

    I have an aluminum fence around the perimeter of my pool. One post, the gate post, has become loose. It is secured in cement as are the other posts, the patio is paver. It appears the cement itself is not loose - there looks like there is a 1/16" to 1/8" of wiggle room on the side of the fence...
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    3rd Week with new pool

    This is our 3rd week with our new (1 year old pool) that came along with a new home purchase. Test #'s looked inline the first time I tested, albeit with low salt (2,000 ppm). Dumped 140lbs of salt in approximately 3 weeks ago. Decided to retest (using the local pool store while I wait for a...