Recent content by JSHILLING

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    Filter Change

    Thanks for your help - I'll look into both the Pentair & Hayward @ the required size
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    Filter Change

    Thanks for the fast reply - I was considering a Hayward filter that was rated for 75 GPM - too low?
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    Filter Change

    I would like to change my current filer (cartridge) to a sand filter. I am starting my 4th year with the current cartridges and they need to be replaced so I figured that now is as good a time as any to switch. The cleaning isn't so bad its just putting the filter back together is a PIA - came...
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    your favorite off topic work time killing sites...

    Two sites I like to check out daily (Besides TFP) is www.woot.com and www.dodtracker.com/oneaday/ both sites are deal of the day sites
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    Who's here this season?

    Hello Waste; I'm also in Connecticut and as you know its been a mild winter so far (still too cold for my liking). Checking out both TFP and PF daily to pass the time till opening day. :cheers:
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    Winter cover pricing

    Any time - good luck
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    Winter cover pricing

    My loop loc cover solid w/mesh drain cost me $2800 installed - my pool is 17x34 free form
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    Vacation question for new pool owner....

    Thanks - Good idea - I could teach a monkey to skim the pool and empty the skimmer
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    Vacation question for new pool owner....

    I'm going on a much netted vacation next week and can't decide if I should leave the solar cover on. The house/dog sitter might use the pool but its a PIA to take on/off and I'm thinking the junk on the cover will end up in the pool. If I leave it off my concern is I'll have tons of leaves both...
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    Safe, fun pool games?

    I wife won't let me near her in the pool, so we play monkey in the middle (with a squishy ball) usually Boys against the girls (adults in the deep end kids in the shallow end) Lots of fun :super:
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    Pool Renovation with Pictures (Warning...Very Long)

    Everything looks great - I love the pebble tec
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    G'Day From Downunder ;)

    Thanks - Its the end of the week, I'm starting to lose it
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    G'Day From Downunder ;)

    Where can I find Michaels newsletter? :?