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Isaac, Pool store (friend) recommended a Aquabot Supreme. Which I believe is similar to the TurboT. That's what Epic told me to compare it to for online purchase. $999 was his price. Comparable to most online prices for TurboT. I think I'll like the Bag better than cartridge filter. Sounds like...

Hey RMTurnee, Are you still liking the Aquabot Supreme? Pool store just recommended it and I'm trying to compare to several others. Price is $999

Divin Dave! Thanks. Would you spend the extra money for the warranty/handle/and remote after using the Nautilus? Nautilus seems like a great deal at $560 (without handle)

The Nautilus has only 1 year warranty, so I'm thinking the Dolphin Triton or Advantage plus with a two year warranty is worth it. Advantage comes with remote and caddy too. Doheny has a model powered by Dolphin called Discovery that looks just like these two... Same remote and all. $100 cheaper...

Thanks JVTrain, any worry about damage to the liner or fading because of that?

Hi All, I'm ready to purchase a robot and like most just trying to settle on the right one... Can anyone with Vinyl pool and good success with a robot comment. (Or if you think I should cross one off the list) These are in the running... Dolphin NautilusPlus or Z5 (higher end) - worried that...

Thanks for the info! I was able to find the parts it was suggested i need for the heater relatively cheaply... so we're going to attempt atleast installing those before replacing. But i think it's still better than 50/50 we have to get a new heater this year. If anyone else has recommendations...

Thanks Bama for the quick reply! That's what i thought, either way (solar or not) still need to keep the gas heater around. Any brand/model recommendations??

Hi Everyone, I've been reading the forums trying to answer some questions but I think I need to ask specifically for some advice now... (you guys are the best!) I have an IG 16x32 Vinyl 20k gallon. My Hayward H250 heater has been ok, but old and needs repair. Debating trying to get it fixed...

Re: New Pool owner - just got the test kit! Couple questions I should have left an update here much sooner... (quite a busy summer with the move, baby on the way and of course enjoying a Crystal clear pool thanks to TFP! This is without mentioning the hurricane here in NJ) After all the advice...

Re: New Pool owner - just got the test kit! Couple questions So I dumped 360+ oz of chlorine in last night and planned to test in the morning before adding the rest. Results - FC = 12.5 CC = .5 TC = 13 PH = 7.5 (color matches pretty well to me) Water is looking good. What do you think? Test...

Re: New Pool owner - just got the test kit! Couple questions I should have specified ... because of the size question i was splitting the difference on the amount of chlorine. hmmm... I got the numbers from two pool stores who immediately said 32k based on 16x32. But from all the other...

Re: New Pool owner - just got the test kit! Couple questions Thanks! So I have two follow ups... first based on the calculator I'd have to dump roughly 600 oz of bleach in to raise my FC from 3 to 14. Should i do that all at once or add half now (I have 180 oz jugs) and test after some time...

I am so thankful for this forum and your expertise!! Thank you. We just moved in a month ago and pool was here. 16x32 = 32,000 gallons i believe (8ft deep end/3ft shallow end) hayward 90 sq ft cartridge filter and 1 1/2 hp pump. Also a chlorine feeder that i have some 3" tabs in but will...