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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    Good morning to all! I want to Thank You again for the tips and advice. I think I am going to try that DE and see if it does help.Just by reading the forum on it, sounds like theres a very good possibility it will. Im still wondering if anyone might have some idea on why there is so much...
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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    Hello Again! Ive come up with a new problem! Actually,Ive just put it in the back of my mind with all my other questions. Anyways,I was wondering?Why when Im vacuuming , do I have way too much suction? Very frustrating! Thanks again for any help! :sun:
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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    Thanks to all of you! I have learned a great deal.Your absolutely right when you say theres alot to absorb! I do remember reading that at PoolSchool,about using the Borax to raise the PH.Also,reading that it wouldnt affect the Alkalinity as much. Water today,is getting much better.I would...
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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    Thanks some more for all your help.Im glad you clued me in on not backwashing until CYA level is up. Is this true even by using the sock metthod? What about when Im wanting to vaccum the crud to waste? Should I not do that? Is about a week or so how long it takes for the stabilizer to...
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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    Things I think are looking up. Last nite I added 2lbs of stabalizer and 2lbs of ph rise. Today I could see there was a slight difference with that.So,after testing and having a 0 CYA reading still and also still the low ph reading. I filled two separated socks.with 2lbs each of stabilizer,and...
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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    Thanks for the Advice and Tips! I will give it a try and let U know what happens. Keeping fingers crossed!
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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    [Edited for paragraph breaks - easier on the eyes:Butterfly] :wink: Hello! Thanks for getting back to me. Ok,to answer some of the questions.I have a Hayward Swim Pro Filter.The pump is a Power-Flo Lx Hayward,1.5 HP. It is a 24",52" round above the ground pool. Water capacity is 14,600...
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    I need Filter cleaning Help!

    I could use a little help! Im pretty sure my filter is needn to be cleaned in the worse way. So I bought some Filter Renu and not real sure how much of this I should add. From reading directions it says to add. 1lb per 5 gallons of water that the filter holds. My dilema is Im not sure how much...