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    Mustard algae using cartridge filter

    After slam for mustard algae did final brushing, vacuumed and changed filter. While cleaning filter found large amount of what I assume is dead algae imbedded betweem the filter pleats. Should I throw the filter away or clean and reuse?
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    High salt reading

    Regarding the t-cell material. Checked at the pool store to compare and new one in the box had the same plate material as mine. White, 'plastic looking' nothing black inside of the t-cell my cell or the one at pool store.
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    High salt reading

    TFP is an excellent site and thanks to everyone that offered advice. After resetting the swg the check cell things are back to normal. Turns out that after a couple of rapid brownouts my t-cell was on the wrong number, reading t-5. I didn't notice this until I reset due to flashing check cell...
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    High salt reading

    Aqua Rite was giving a hi salt light and check t-cell light flashing. I cleaned the T-cell using water and high pressure nozzle. Was unable to to remove calcium deposit so I soaked t-cell in vinegar. That removed scale but after reinstalling t-cell I still get flashing check light and high salt...
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    Aquarite Not generating - lights not on

    Just put salt in pool, ran pump for 24 hours before plugging t-cell and flow switch. Power light was on. Before plugging cell and flow switch I turn power to unit off at breaker. When I turn on no power light just the red no-flow light. After 30 seconds no-gen light on then it too goes off...
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    New construction, first chemical test

    I understand that I should wait at least 30 days from filling the pool before adding salt and no swimming during that time. If I add chlorine during this time is swimming ok or will that screw things up when I add salt and begin using the swg? Just ran test and results TA 75ppm Ph 7.0 - 7.2 CH...
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    Filters don't fit

    On new pool construction I ordered two additional filters. When I try to install them in my Hayward C2002 Star-Clear plus both filters were too long. All numbers match the numbers on the original filter that came with the system. Has anyone ever had this problem? I live I Belize and getting...
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    New construction, first chemical test

    Filled pool few days ago, using well water. Taylor 2006 kit, Ph 7.0 TA 75ppm CH 25ppm Water is clear until I brush then cloudy which I assume is related to the plaster curing. Private plaster pools are sorta new to Belize, at least in this area, so any help is appreciated. I live about 200 ft...
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    New pool equipment questions

    Know water features currently planned. However we are on a cistern water system catching and storing rain water. Our current cistern is around 16000 gals. We plant to an additional cistern to support the pool during the drier season. The pool pump will be plumbed to move water from cistern into...
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    New pool equipment questions

    New pool owner getting ready to construct 16x30 salt water in-ground pool. Retired living in Belize, Central America year round. Electrical cost is currently .25 cents US per KWH so electrical usage is a major concern. Considering the following equipment. 1. Hayward Ecostar VS pump 2. Hayward...