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    proper opening procedure

    Happy to report everything is up and running. Pool is clean and water test is good
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    proper opening procedure

    Thank you....what happens to the filter if this occurs?
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    proper opening procedure

    Peeked under the cover of our 18x36 in-ground and the water is clear and blue so I have plans to open this week. There is debris on the bottom that I will be vacuuming out with my pool blaster vacuum before turning the pump on. Of course I need to add some fresh water and there is section of...
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    Trouble blowing out main drain

    Seems to be 2 total opposite side of the coin in regards to opinions here. Pool Medic, even after blowing out the main drain and having the water return into the line, I confirmed that the water level rose to approximately 12-14 inches below ground level. That certainly is above the frost line...
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    Trouble blowing out main drain

    So I bought the cyclone and attempted to clear the main drain and air lock it. Turned the valve to close the skimmer inlet leaving the main drain to accept the air from the cyclone. Turned the cyclone on and massive air bubbles were coming from the main drain. After 30 seconds or so while the...
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    Trouble blowing out main drain

    Good advice. Since this is my first time, I figured it would be easier this way to watch the water in the lines turn to mist then finally to air only. I did go back and forth a few times from each skimmer to the pump, the pump to each skimmer just to be extra cautious. After continued...
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    Trouble blowing out main drain

    Greetings. New homeowner here but not "so" new to the pool scene. Always had above ground pools growing up but with my new home purchase, I have a 18x36 in-ground finally. Nevertheless, I went through the procedure today to close the pool (after reading online) but I wasn't able to blow out the...