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    Pentair Quad D. E. Filter Installation

    Thanks everyone for the advice. Yes I don't post much but I can't tell you how much knowledge I have gained from this site or how many times I have shared it over the years. This is the only site I trust when it comes to pool anything. Thanks so much for everything. - - - Updated - - - Oh...
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    Pentair Quad D. E. Filter Installation

    Seeking advice on installation since I plan to do this myself. The filter is a Pentair Quad D.E. 100. Pool is 23,000 vinyl lined Chlorine pool. Wanted to know if you guys would suggest adding a multi port valve or sliding valve or no valve at all if I plan to open it up to clean it each time...
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    Charcoal briquets or lump charcoal?

    I use both, lump for grilling because of the hotter fire and hardly any ash left after they burn and briquets for smoking because they last a lot longer. But hey use whatever you like just get out and do it often. We usually grill several times a week.
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    Repair or Replace Sand Filter

    Thanks for the replies. I was not sure of the life of a sand filter so I figured this is the best place to get the answer.
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    What's your current pool temp?

    86 here in SC. Water feels great.
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    Repair or Replace Sand Filter

    I need some advice. I just opened my Hayward sand filter to clean it out and found the center pipe of the lateral assembly busted. I am not sure how but I guess that does not matter at this point. What I need advice on is should I repair the sand filter, that is over 14 years old, or should...
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    For you pool owners with dogs that shed...

    Here is another vote for the Furminator. Wife picked one up about a month ago and I was amazed at the amount of hair we could brush off of our Jack Russel, who by the way loves the pool.
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    New Test Available for High Chlorine and CYA

    My wife was little surprised when my test kit arrived last week but I assured her that it was what we needed to keep our pool in great shape. After she watched me run the test a few times she is convinced and so am I that every pool owner should have one of your test kits. Here's to cool clear...