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    Algae prevention whilst waiting for test kit

    With the bottle of bleach will that still be at a safe level to swim?
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    Algae prevention whilst waiting for test kit

    Thanks guys, sorry in the delay for the reply, I have basically had my pump running 24/7 and brushing daily and cleaning the filter daily, I have had the SWG on 100% output also, My kit STILL hasn't arrived its due in on Tuesday so hopefully I can get it all sorted then. I have used Aquachek 7...
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    Poor pool construction giving me headaches

    idea of what I am talking about
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    Poor pool construction giving me headaches

    Thanks crazy, sadly Elite are on New providence (nassau) about 150 miles away on a separate island. I am waiting on my test kit for the SLAM but shipping delays will mean I have to wait a while (already started new thread to address this problem...
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    Poor pool construction giving me headaches

    Hi all, We live in the Bahamas and have had our pool for just over a year now and every time I look at it I wince with disappointment, I can't get in and enjoy a swim without picking flaws in everything I see. Let's just say the level of professional skill and ability is below average here and...
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    Algae prevention whilst waiting for test kit

    Hi all, I have had issues with algae for the past few weeks now and have done my reading on the SLAM method of eradicating which I intend to implement as soon as my test kit arrives, however, I live in the Bahamas and that kit won't be here for 2-3 weeks as I ordered it along with some other...
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    Vac port quandary

    I would like to have the vac port installed for safety reasons (should the valve get left open i don't want any incidents!!) See the pics of what I have and what I would like, I have assembled it with a 2" off-cut but obviously I need it to be a fitting for 1-1/2" pipe.
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    Vac port quandary

    Hey all, I have a query regarding a plumbing fitting. Is there such a thing as a fitting that goes INSIDE a 1-1/2" pipe that can take the regular sized vac port. My pool has been a nightmare since day one, the "Pool Contractor" connected 1-1/2" stub out for the dedicated vac line and the only...
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    Top soil in pool causing brown staining

    We are building in the Bahamas and the property is still under construction as far as landscaping etc. When the pool was constructed and filled the surrounding areas were still not grassed. The top soil that has been laid down has been blowing into the pool and as I don't yet have an auto pool...
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    Hayward Ecostar pump prime problems

    Now would it be a waste of time putting another filter (100-120sqft) in front of my existing one to give me a 200sqft+ or do i have to get a single 200sqft? On further inspection it looks like it my be calcium build up i have jet washed it up close and lots of flaky stuff comes out, still trying...
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    Hayward Ecostar pump prime problems

    Thanks for your responses guys, After getting the o-ring out of the strainer basket and reseating it and it making no difference I was just slightly leaning on the outlet from the filter and it didn't feel very much pressure at all and the gauge was at 30psi so just for experimental sake i...
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    Hayward Ecostar pump prime problems

    I know this is a hot topic around here and I have read through a fair few threads to try to resolve this issue. Since my pool was built (beginning of this month), I have had an issue with the pump priming. The very first time it was switched on we had it fully primed and it ran for a couple of...
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    Timer to control SWG and pool light

    Hey all, I'm looking into a timer to control my SWG as I have been told by Hayward that the Aquarite cannot wire into the Ecostar pump to utilise the timer, but I would also like to switch the pool light on using a timer rather than a light sensor. Does anyone have any suggestions for a...
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    New to the Forum

    Hey folks, I'd just like to say that after reading some of the posts already I have learned some valuable info. Sadly my first pool experience has been a nightmare. We have taken on a condo project in Freeport Bahamas, first building project away from home, home being the UK. The whole process...