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Looking for some input on after market salt cells to replace my 10 year old Hayward T-15. Are there any that stand out as being as good or close to the Hayward brand? The Hayward T-15 is pricey compared to most aftermarket units, but then again is it a case of you get what you pay for. Need...

Does anyone have any experiences good or bad using a generic brand SWG as opposed to using Hayward? They look the same in many ways but the price can be as much as half the cost of brand name. I have used the Hayward T15 (40,000 gal ) model on a 20,000 gal pool for about 9 years. I t is...

Hi IKae4, thanks for the quick reply. I am in Wall Township. Yes pool industry is in passing gear right now because of the time of year and storm damage repair. Was Bedell the only builder you considered? I have talked to a salesman at Pool town in Howell. They seem knowledgeable but they did...

Hi Everyone, I am in Monmouth County NJ and am trying to find a good PB to replace my old inground pool. Anyone out there have some good recommendations. I am looking at going with a 16 x 32 to 18 x 36 vinyl liner. I'm looking at construction during spring of next year so I have some time for...

I am located in Central NJ on the coast. I just spoke with a PB and what I need to do is fill the old deep end with a material called R-Blend. Basically it is crushed concrete clay and cement. I believe they use for road beds etc. Compacts extremely well and gets hard, and provides the...

Hello Bama Rambler, Thanks for the reply. Fixing the old pool ie (rebuilding the walls) is costly and with 3 out of 4 in need of attention I just feel that I'm throwing good money after bad. I had a PB give me an estimate and the new pool footprint would use most of the hole in the shallow end...

After 40+ years my 16 x 32 inground pool has finally given up the ghost. 3 out of 4 walls show signs of movement and the metals walls are not in good shape rust wise and the liner is 10 years old with holes. My question is can I go with a different pool shape and have walls/footings...

I have a cartridge filter (hayward 325Sqft) and am wondering if I take the cartridge assembly out of the body and reassemble can I safely blow out my return lines going through the filter. I would be using a 2.5 hp shop vac. (oops, I need to update equip. profile... no more sand filter and no...

Susa, Mark, Thanks for the info. I will go with either Pentair or Hayward. Just have to search for a good competitive price. I think the 325 sqft cartridge size should work good. Thanks Bob

Mark Thanks for the info for filter sizing info. Any special reason you went with Hayward? Bob

Researching cartridge filters for my IG pool. Pool is 16 x32 and about 20k gal. 1HP WMC single speed pump, 1 1/2 PVC for plumbing. Current pool filter is a tagelus TA-60 sand. Using Blue Pearl robotic cleaner and BBB method. From all my readings bigger is better, What sizes should I be...

Thanks John, I noticed that the Blue pearl comes with PVA brushes. What is the difference betweeen PVA and rubber? Is one better for vinyl liners? Also, how does the Blue Pearl stack up against a standard aquabot? Thanks again for your help. Bob

I would like to purchase a robotic cleaner for my 16 x32 vinyl liner pool. I say entry level because I cant go much above $750-$800. I want a cleaner that I can maintain myself. Have used suction side cleaner for years with mixed results. I like the robotic type so I can get away from hoses...

Ok folks I did my testing with the TF-100 and this is what I came up with: FC=1ppm CC= .5ppm TC=1.5 pH=7.2 T/A=80 CH=180 CYA=60 Temp =82 I live in central NJ by the shore, pool gets alot of direct sunlight. Should I totally stop using the MPS and just stick with the BBB additives? I love this...

It is about 3.00 per lb. in bulk online. TF-100 and BBB method were recommended by a co worker. I like the test kit based on what I have read thus far and I wanted to get accurate readings without going to the pool store having them do the testing and paying alot to keep the pool water in...