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    Intex sand filter

    I have a Summer Escapes pool with an Intex sand filter it's the 16" 2,650 GPH version. My pump motor is going out I think, because it's making more noise than usual and seems to not be pumping like it used to. Can anyone suggest a replacement pump that would be compatible and maybe of better...
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    CYA test

    I have been using pucks since I opened my pool to get the CYA level up and plan to stop once they are close to right. I tested today and with a full vile I can still make out the black dot vaguely. So I'm guessing that my level is still less than 30 and can use a few more pucks until the CYA...
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    Summer Escapes sand filter conversion

    I have upgraded my summer escapes pool with the skimmer/pump combo to an Intex sand filter, I'm using the old pump with the impeller removed to connect the new filter. I'm getting pretty good flow but when I attach the vacuum plate in order to vacuum the flow slows to a trickle and there is not...