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    Question on cartridge filter size

    So, we broke our old de filter and I want to switch to a cartridge one. Our pool is 18,000 g above ground. I’m getting confusing answers on what size filter to get. I’ve read get the biggest you can afford, but what would be a minimum? Also the online pool stores I have been looking at...
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    Matching pump and filter?

    We have an old starbright de 50 filter and a dynamo 2 speed 1.5 hp pump. The motor on the pump died and we took it to the pool store for replacement. They first told us we had to replace with the exact motor which is not made anymore. Then they said we could buy a whole new pump, but it...
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    Configuring gas heater and solar

    I currently have solar panels installed, but they just don't get enough sun to really heat my pool to what I would like. We are getting a gas heater this year. Is it practical to have both hooked up or just use the gas heater? If you use both, how do you set it up? I would like to maximize...
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    Heater suggestions please

    Hi, we live in NH and have an 18,000 AG pool. We have used solar panels for the past few years, but they are just not getting enough sun. So I have finally convinced my hubby to purchase a heater. I am thinking something with a quick heat up for the weekends, but using the solar and cover to...
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    Help getting my pool blue again

    Hi all, I have been a member since converting from baquacil several years ago. I have been extremely happy with the ease of caring for my pool using this system. I have never had an algae problem until now. I had a baby in the fall and was not able to take care of the pool and close it over...
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    solar heater question

    If I pick up some used solar panels from different sources, can I put together ones from different manufacturers?
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    underlayment to prevent vole damage

    Over the last couple of years we have had some problems with voles digging tunnels under the pool liner. There are distinct tunnels and several areas near the edge of the pool that have the sand underneath dug out. There are several areas that now have no support under the liner. I am...
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    installing leaf net cover

    Hi, We are closing our pool this weekend and I have a question about the leaf net that we purchased. Is the leaf net suppossed to be suspended above the water so the leaves dry? If so, how do you pull it that snug and keep it there? It did not come with any installation directions. Thanks...
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    conversion? questions first

    This is my third year using baquacil and I think it is probably time to switch to chlorine. I know there are not a lot of baquacil users on here, but I didn't reallly find anywhere else with answers. Because my steps do not have good circulation I have had water mold every year. I saw that I...