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Makes sense. The filter and the pump aren't draining, so it sounds like this is to be expected. Maybe I should just not worry about shaking in my plumbing that happens when it starts up? Again, this is just intuition but it seems like I'm setting myself up for problems down the road.

Here's what I can see: the valve that is connected to my solar automation is on the solar return path. Here's what it looks like: Intuitively I would assume that the solar valve would go on the "to solar" junction, but I'm not sure what's standard. Drawing it out makes me think that this is...

Yeah, here it is

Hi TFP, I just had solar panels installed in my pool and they're working well. The only problem is when my pump starts up first thing in the morning I get a LOT of bubbles and the pipes near my pump and filter shake. I have looked around and didn't see a leak, and I do understand that solar...

Quick update: just did a measurement, brushed, added chlorine, etc this morning and I'm at 0 cc. I'll keep my levels up and run a test over night, but fingers crossed that I'm at the finish line.

Am I not following it because of my lapses in discipline? Help me understand why this causes problems -- I don't have a great mental model for what's going on with pool chemistry yet.

Hi All, I'm going through my first SLAM and it's been going on for about a week now. My water has been more clear than it's ever been since about day 3 but my CC levels keep hovering around 1 or 1.5, so I've kept the SLAM going. Am I doing something wrong or is this expected. I have continued...

Yeah, I was thinking about trying to stuff something in the gap but I could use some guidance about what has worked for people.

Hi All, I'm having trouble with my Zodiac Barracuda G3 getting stuck on my light. My pool is curved where the light is installed and the fins get stuck under the cracks. I really like the Barracuda because my pool has pebbles and it tends to handle these well, but it keeps getting stuck. Any...

Hello TFP, I'm running my first SLAM right now and my pool is cloudy. I put in some soda ash before the SLAM to get my ph up to 7.4, which did add some cloudiness to the pool, then I added 4.5 gallons of 10% liquid bleach to bring my FC up to 31. My TP-100 hasn't arrived yet, so I'm guessing a...

Perfect, thank you. Are there any disadvantages to a vertical installation?

I'm planning to replace my ancient Polaris AutoClear plus with a CircuPool RJ-45+, but I can't seem to find the specs for the cell and I'd prefer to buy a unit that fits in my current plumbing, if possible. Are the length and threads for cells standard or does each company use different specs?