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For those using pleated cartridge filters

by HowardWalker » Sun 18 Apr, 2010 12:05

I have two 100 sq ft filters...one in use and one soaking in a 25 gallon Rubbermaid trash can in a solution of water and 20% Muratic acid (purchased...

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Sun 18 Apr, 2010 12:05
Need an inexpensive filter for vaccuuming

by RDSALOMON » Tue 06 Apr, 2010 09:01

I was given a 1 hp pump motor that I would like to use for vaccuuming my 20x40 inground pool. I'm looking for an inexpensive filter system to hook up...

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Tue 06 Apr, 2010 09:01
I left my setting on Rinse for 4 hours!

by WestonD » Wed 23 Dec, 2009 19:47

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I did a back wash on my pool and then a rinse. After rinsing I forgot to turn it back to the normal pump. My timer cut on in the middle of the night...

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Could it be from air in the sand filter and it is just taking it some time to escape? Does that happen? I don't see any leaks anywhere. The pump...

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Thu 24 Dec, 2009 11:55
Dirt recirculating

by alek » Mon 21 Dec, 2009 16:37

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Dirt from my pool recirculates back into the pool after running through my (near new) cartridge filter

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valves?

torn cartridge?

damaged cartridge seals?

more details :wink:

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Last post by Guest
Tue 22 Dec, 2009 03:06
Vacuuming dirt back into pool

by tickedo1 » Sat 12 Dec, 2009 22:40

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Giday All,

I have a plain Onga cartridge filter (27') with a new cartridge. When I vacuum the dirt is coming back into the pool through the outlet...

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the bypass is open :wtf:

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Wed 16 Dec, 2009 04:03
Filter Pressure

by Ann » Fri 26 Jun, 2009 19:58

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My filter pressure keeps running high. I have a DE pool. I took the filter apart and hosed off the filter panels but it is still running high. When I...

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When you say running high, what is normal and what is high in PSI?

Have you made any changes recently?

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Last post by mas985
Sat 28 Nov, 2009 19:48
Pump Pressure Keeps Maxing Out

by ben_and_ali » Mon 23 Nov, 2009 03:22

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Hi,

My pump is supposed to operate at 60 KPa when filtering. Recently it has been quickly rising to 120 KPa, at which level the suction is much...

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I've been running the pump for a couple of months and it has run with a constant 60KPa in the lines
Almost certainly a filter issue. You need to...

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Last post by pool care
Wed 25 Nov, 2009 08:46
Hayward chlorinator maintenance

by peterj » Sun 25 Oct, 2009 21:54

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How can I clean the "scum" that has formed inside my chlorinator....thx

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The best way that I have found to clean a salt cell is to mix water and muriatic acid, a 4:1 ratio. Call you local pool company and see if they have...

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Last post by RMS1
Thu 29 Oct, 2009 17:27
Very low pressure in sand filter - new to pools...

by petwouters » Sat 22 Dec, 2007 17:33

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Hi all

I recently moved house and acquired a beautiful pool with a Questa sand filter. Everything so far has been going fine, but this morning I...

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hi thanks so much for your advice have been struggling with this problem for weeks, turns out the impeller was jamed. Pool shops advised change of...

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Last post by rose
Mon 26 Oct, 2009 18:12
Salt Level Drops

by dbrauner » Sun 28 Jun, 2009 12:57

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I have a 17K gallon pool with otherwise normal chems. I have a Goldline Salt System that has worked fair to not so well in the nearly 5 years I have...

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Dave,
Are you resetting the instant salt level on the unit?

Edit: Nevermind, Had not seen the thread was almost 4 mos old.

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Last post by Pool Clown
Mon 19 Oct, 2009 20:35
Cleaning Sand Filter with Baquacil Filter Cleaner

by sallym7777 » Thu 08 Oct, 2009 10:23

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I am new to these forums and appreciate all the good advice I've read so far. We are new pool owners as of this summer and have an above ground pool...

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I was able to get an answer from our local pool supply store. No need to respond. Thank you.

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Last post by sallym7777
Thu 08 Oct, 2009 13:54
weekly maintainance

by Sandy » Thu 13 Aug, 2009 11:39

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Finally, I've got my pool crystal clear. (inground, 25000 gal) Now my question is, do I still shock it on schedule or do I wait until I see it...

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If your chlorine level is right, 1.5-3.5 and CYA is 20-40, there should be no need to shock. Chlorine is the sanitizer for your pool and should be...

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Last post by RMS1
Sat 03 Oct, 2009 01:35
pool dirty after filter is run

by n furman » Fri 21 Aug, 2009 15:01

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after I run filter my pool is more dirty with black puffs along the bottom

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Need to know what kind of filter. Sand is probably broken lateral. DE, check the grids and the lines. Cartridge, maybe a tear or they are dirty.

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Last post by RMS1
Sat 03 Oct, 2009 01:29
Sand filter problems

by davethewave » Wed 23 Sep, 2009 10:32

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My sand filter is causing and and small debris to bedeposited back into the pool after backwashing. i rinse afetr backwashing and then commence the...

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You got it Dave. Broken or crack lateral, standpipe, air bleeder tube etc. In filter mode the first bit of loose sand will leave the filter and...

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Tue 29 Sep, 2009 00:52
Need Recomndation for a Pump to dose Acid

by smcrea » Wed 16 Sep, 2009 21:37

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My pool is only 6 months old.

I have been maintaining it myself and my water balance is pretty perfect with an SI of +0.2

- Ph - 7.6
- CH - 350ppm...

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There are several peristaltic pumps on the market that will feed acid at regular rates but most are fairly expensive. eBay sometimes has them for...

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Last post by mas985
Fri 18 Sep, 2009 23:08
Aquabot Pool Rover Jr.

by rain6460 » Sun 06 Sep, 2009 22:30

Hi,
I was considering a Pool Rover Jr. for my above ground. Have seen mixed reviews. Curious if anyone has experience with them, pro's and cons,...

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Last post by rain6460
Sun 06 Sep, 2009 22:30
2 Suction pipes

by Drougo » Tue 25 Aug, 2009 22:05

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Hi, I have an inground concrete pool which is quite large (approx 80,000ltrs). I have a normal skimmer basket with my G2 cleaner attached to it but...

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Thanks I will do. It certainly seems really dangerous and I would hate to be the reason for injuring someone or worse...

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Wed 26 Aug, 2009 17:47
Clogged Skimmer with Stabilizer

by AprilSummitt » Mon 17 Aug, 2009 17:04

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Help! Silly novice here added stabilizer to pool much too fast and clogged skimmer line. I have two skimmers, and the other is working fine. Will the...

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Well, I got it unplugged. Rooter did nothing, but water pressure did. :P

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Last post by aprilSummitt
Tue 18 Aug, 2009 20:29
Pool Goes Cloudy when Vacuuming

by fatmoggy104 » Tue 04 Aug, 2009 10:41

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Hi All,
I have been cleaning this pool for about 2 months now. All was fine until about 2 weeks ago. It is a in ground pool with a sand filter. When...

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you may need a sand change. Best way to check for this is if you see sandy stuff on your steps of your pool. If you wave your hand over it it clouds...

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Last post by tfagan
Tue 11 Aug, 2009 17:24
operating valves and vacuuming

Attachment(s) by bbstone » Mon 03 Aug, 2009 16:57

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Need help operating/adjusting valve system in a Sylvan in-ground pool with 2 skimmers +drain in deep end. How is the drain shut in order to operate...

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Are these "covers" like little flaps that rotate around to close the holes off? Or is it a fitting that screws into the hole at the bottom...

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Wed 05 Aug, 2009 16:29

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