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    position of Hayward VAri-Flo multi-port valve

    HI, WE just closed the pool for the season. I wanted to check out the status of the O-rings while the equipment was taken apart. Luckily, the 0-rings are in good condition. I'm confused as to which direction the cover plate is re-attached. I believe the filter position was 12:00 and...
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    Using WAter softener in pool plaster

    Today, our Gunnite pool was replastered. I forgot to bypass the water softener. Thus, they used soft water to mix the plaster. The pool will be filled with "regular" unsoftened water. If pool water is balanced, could the use of softened water in the plaster cause a problem? Thanks
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    Stuck rubber ball!

    Pool: 600 square feet gunnite pool with attached spa In order to drain my pool to prepare for painting/resurfacing, I needed to seal the spa pipes. Since I didn't have the proper plugs, I found 2 round rubber balls (slightly different sizes) to seal the 2 spa pipes. It worked great. Pool is...
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    (Re)Circulate on DE Filter

    I put my Jandy multi-port valve in circulate and turned the pump on. earlier, I had backwashed so my backwash hose was still hooked up to the filter. In circulate, I noticed that water was being pumped out the hose. I don't believe this is suppose to happen correct. EArlier in the day, I...
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    results from tf-100 kit: what to do next

    30,000 gallon plaster pool with de filter PH: 7.2 FC: 10 CC = 34 TA = 150 CYA = 20 What next? I guess to add stabilizer to increase CYA?? Is it safe to swim with high CC level? Also, I see some pink stuff in spots. Help is much appreciated!