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  1. J

    Filter problems

    Thanks, it happened about 5-10 min after I started vacuuming. As far as the pressure...I am unable to determine as my gauge is not working and I ordered a new one yesterday. I believe your assessment about overwhelming the filter may be correct.
  2. J

    Filter problems

    Hello, I have a 27' round AG pool and I use a Hayward sand filter with 150" sand. I backwashed and rinsed the filter before cleaning today as I had dead algae and dirt in the pool. When I went to clean the pool a good portion of the junk I was cleaning was coming back through the return to the...
  3. J

    Pressure gauge

    Thanks Jim and Maddie for the info. I knew I would find an answer here.
  4. J

    Pressure gauge

    Hello, I have a Hayward Vari-Flo XL multiport valve (model sp0714t) and the pressure gauge is defective. I am looking to replace it but I want to be sure to get the right gauge. I called Hayward and they were of little help. Is there a part # for this gauge? Hayward sent me the diagram of the...
  5. J

    Algae problems

    Hi everyone. I have a 27' AG pool and about 18000 gallons. My FC is 3 PH 7.5 TA 90 and cya about 35. I clean the pool of algae and it looks clean and clear but the next day when I run the filter I see algae on the bottom after about 1/2 hour. I have back flushed the filter several times and the...
  6. J

    Can I use calcium chloride ice melt pellets to increase CH in pool?

    Hello classmates. I have a 27' AG pool and I was told that my CH was about 100 and of course they wanted me to buy their products. What I am asking is this, can I use calcium chloride ice melt pellets to accomplish this?
  7. J

    I'm adding liquid chlorine daily or every other day

    Hello pool experts. I use liquid 12.5 chlorine and seem to have to use it everyday to every other day to get the FC above 0. I live in NW Ohio and the weather is all over the board, with rain, then sun, then cool, then overcast, etc. My pool is 27' AG and about 18,000 gallons. The water is...
  8. J

    Pool Ionizers?

    Hello all pool class members. I was wondering if anyone has used any solar pool ionizers i.e. Remington and if they work or are they just a waste of money. I have a 28' ABG pool and approx. 20,000 gallons. I live in northern Ohio and the weather here changes about every 4 hours. Any info would...