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This morning I decided to open up the aquatrol to see what connections are inside. I think the easiest way to provide power to the solar controller from the aquatrol will be to use the terminals on the pump output receptacle. I will just use one of the electrical knock-outs on the bottom of the...

I have a goldline aquatrol and two solar panels. For the last two years I have been manually turning my valves to regulate the water flow to the solar panels. I am interested in purchasing a goldline solar controller but my question is if the aquatrol has lugs or terminals to provide power to...

We had to submit the building permit first, then pull the electrical permit, then finally we could pay the city to move the power and cable lines (our city owns all are utility's except gas). Once the lines were moved we were able to start the install. Luckily I could pull home owner permits for...

I bought a skimmer from their ebay store this season. Fast shipping and no complaints. I plan on buying my winter cover from them this weekend.

Hopefully we are below 21 ppm tonight so we can go swimming. Thanks.

What is a safe FCL to swim in after shocking? I shocked around 30 ppm to kill off all the algae and want to know at what FCL level can we start swimming again? My daughter wants to jump back in the pool and we only have a few days of summer left. Thanks.

I agree, conduit would be best, but give your electrical inspector a call. Most of the inspectors I have worked with are more than willing to explain their interpretation of the code. Just explain to them that you have reviewed article 680 and you would like clarification on what method is allowed.

I also have a cartridge filter. I installed a threaded adapter in the drain plug then installed a pvc shut off valve and then a male 3/4 inch adapter. When the water gets to high from the rain I attach a garden hose to the 3/4 inch adapter and run it out away from the pool. Once I open the valve...

Get a hole saw for metal. Use a center punch for the pilot bit and drill slowly. You could also spray some lubricant to help with the cut. Pool walls are thin so It should not take you very long with a good drill. Just make sure you get the right size hole saw.

I usually go for a second opinion. I do the test then pour the sample back into the bottle and hand it over to my wife and she tries. Then we compare results. Most of the time we agree or are very close so I am happy with the results.

I second the garage. I put all my equipment in the garage and ran rigid pvc out to the pool. I love not seeing or hearing the equipment, plus it keeps the equipment out of the element (no sun fading and rain).

Anyone got any tips for the cove and base? I will be putting up the pool in the morning (Saturday). I finished leveling the ground last night and have most of the plumbing and solar panels installed. I read some where about using a 2 liter pop bottle filled with waster to help roll the cove...

Pool looks great! I cant wait to get ours going. We originally bought a Sea Spray allure display pool in Feburary. Things did not work out with the display pool so the pool store is giving us the Arcadia, new in the box for the same price. Are you happy with the Arcadia? I know it is a cheaper...

I put all of my equipment in my garage and ran rigid pvc pipe out to the pool. I like the equipment in the garage because is stays out of the rain and the sun. I have also seen people make small shed like structures to cover their equipment. keri1973 - I saw in your signature that you have an...

Sounds good. We switched models of pools so I will be putting it up this weekend. I will try stretching the liner over the frame and see how things go. Do you have any pictures of the excess hanging over the out side and the inside? Sorry just trying to get a visual on how it will look. Also do...