Recent content by 71por914

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    newbie question on pump efficiency

    Hi, I feel ( or rather had that pain) your pain on the equipment choices. I went through the VS and 2spd pump head banging and filters and ended up getting the 3/4hp 2sped Dynamo for our 13k pool. We have yet to have any water issues and I cant say I've noticed any electric bill jump. We've had...
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    BLUE PEARL

    Hi, well we finally got the 15x30 AG pool buried and the deck is almost done. My cousin had a pool that he just got rid of and he is offering his Blue Pearl (3yrs old and looks like in good condition) to me for $100. My question, is this cleaner safe to use with a vinyl AG pool ? thanks Elliott
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    Do I need stainless hardware?

    Hi, I we are getting ready do a semi-burry AG pool if the backhoe guy ever has time, should I be concerned about the yellow zinc plated screws and bolts? I thought I read somewhere that the hardware is first to rust out. I am also considering a SWG. thanks
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    Figuring head presure on a 11k AGP

    Thanks for the welcome. The head pressure dilemma must have been my misunderstanding of what I thought was needed for the pump sizing. I think after going over some kwh numbers for the Dynamo it looks like I can get the pump run cost down to under $10 per month which makes me happy and just for...
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    Figuring head presure on a 11k AGP

    Hi, I've been lurking around here for a few weeks reading and then did some more reading thanks to mas985. I am in the planning / buying stage of an 11k AGP which will be simi-buried 30". How would one go about figuring head pressure on a pool that is not yet built? I will be using a 120 sf...