skimmer filtration

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    Keeping debris out of pool

    This year more than all of the previous 20 plus years I've had the pool I'm struggling keeping leaves, seeds and blossoms out of the pool. The filter basket is jammed full overnight and in the day. When I'm home, I'm emptying it every few hours to keep up, but overnight or during the day when...
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    Main drain has been disconnected

    Hello my friend is purchasing a home with a pool and the owner says when the original pool heater was removed the contractor disconnected the main drain (closed it off for non use) and the pool now filters through the skimmer return and the pool cleaner only. Is it ok to seal off the main drain...
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    Vacuum to pre filter for removal of opening crud suggestions?

    With only a safety cover on our pool, I usually have an abundance of green algae, dirt, and sediment to deal with on opening. After balancing and shocking and killing the algae, I usually have about $400. worth of chemicals in the pool before the water clears. Then, I'm left with the bottom...