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    Haywood SP715 rebuild help

    I purchased a gasket replacement kit for my Haywood SP715 valve but am having trouble getting solid info on the actual rebuild. Is the large spider gasket supposed to be glued in and if so with what? I'm not sure what year it was manufactured but I would guess late 80's. Thanks in advance.
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    AG Vacuum to Waste :UPDATE: New problem

    Pool Newbie here and am wondering if I vacuum to waste in my above ground pool with the vacuum hose attached to the skimmer do I need to stop vacuuming when the water goes below the skimmer or am I safe as long as the hose remains attached? I have a round skimmer basket and the hose attaches via...
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    Quick question

    I am wondering if the water will turn clear even if I don't vacuum the bottom. I have been using a leaf rake to dredge the bottom and the net would be completely full of sludge at first but I don't really get much at all now. I tried vacuuming this morning but it plugged up the filter after...
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    Thanks and a tip.

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the great information here. I had never owned a pool before but recently purchased a home with a 24' AG which I was very apprehensive about. The pool was a dark dark green, the pump was seized and the shed was filled with Baquacil products which after some...