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    Do I need a new filter?

    Hi folks, Just opened my pool in mid May and have had some issues with it. My pump lost prime once and I have noticed that my returns just seem to be weaker than I am accustomed in years past. Today I was checking and i saw there is a leak beneath the multiport valve. I did see dry water...
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    Getting 0 PSI from filter gauge and have air in my system

    Hello All, I am having some issues with my pool and looking for guidance to where I should be looking. So, approx 1-2 weeks ago, I was getting 0 psi from the filter gauge and I thought it was broken, I replaced it with another gauge and everything was fine for a couple of days, however then I...
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    Thinking of an SWG, which one to get

    Hello All, I have decided to go with a SWG for my pool and hope to have it installed soon prior to this season. Although, I love this site and have a learned a great deal, the daily need for pool testing and carrying tons of bleach thru walmart/costco has made my decision easier. There were...
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    Why do I have Algae? my #'s look good

    Hey All, I needed your advice on why I could have an algae problem as I am stumped. Just a background, I opened my pool and had an algae issue and completed the SLAM process with meeting all 3 of the criteria. Since then, I have had no issues and have kept my FC above the target chlorine level...
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    Need to do a partial Drain - worried about hydrostatic pressure

    Hello All, As the title states I need to do a partial drain and I have googling the issues with hydrostatic pressure and I have been hesitant to do so thus far. Just FYI, I am very new to pool ownership. I have been in the house for one month and my pool is turning into the green monster. I...
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    First time pool owner- closed last week on house; Completely Lost, HELP

    Hello All, As the title summarizes, I just closed on my house and became a pool owner for the 1st time. I have read through pool school and even purchased the testing kit (TF-100)and even the glycerin pressure gauge prior to closing. ( Just a note to others, don't change the gauge to the pool...