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    Aftermarket Salt Cells

    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...
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    SWG Brandnames vs Generics

    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...
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    Recommendations for a PB in Monmouth or Ocean County NJ

    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...
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    Major Pool remodel effort

    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...
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    Closing pool with a cartridge Filterl

    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...
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    Cartridge Filter Sizing and choices

    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...
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    Need ideas for entry level robotic cleaner.

    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...
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    Bleach and Potassium monopersulfate

    How do I switch over to the BBB method if I have been using Potassium Mono****. Do I have to wait a specific amount of time, or do I go by water testing Can I use both methods? I have purchased the recommended test kit TF-100. I have been using 2lbs of the mono weekly, pool is 20,000...