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    Heater BTUs

    I am considering getting a gas pool heater. My pool is 20 x 40 and starts at 3.5 ft and goes to 8 ft. After 3:30 PM the pool starts to get shaded. How many BTUs will I need? Based on the calculators online, it looks like 150k. However, it seems low to me. Please let me know your thoughts.
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    Pool Balanced Yet Cloudy

    We had/have a leak in our pool (that the builder claims they'll fix when the water is clear) so when we opened it there was green water right below the step line. We have filled & treated the pool and it is still cloudy in the deep end. You can see through to the liner in the shallow end (3.5...
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    Water Level & Liner

    We just took off our smart mesh cover today and the water level was below the step line. Our pool was installed last year and this is our first time opening it. I am thinking we have a leak somewhere. The water line was 2 inches below the skimmer when we closed it. Also due to the water level...
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    Merlin Smart Mesh Cover

    Does anyone have a Merlin Smart Mesh Cover? If so, how does the water look when you open it? This is my first season with it and I'm curious if pollen/etc. got in there. On another note, I have one fastener that keeps coming undone. Does anyone know why that could be happening? I'm thinking...
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    Contractor Charging for Dirt

    The contractor did not grade my land according to the grading plan. He said I need more dirt. So originally when we purchased the pool they said that if we needed more dirt it would not be a problem-he had plenty. Now we need the dirt and they told me that they don't have it. They also said...
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    Safety covers

    We are 1st time inground pool owners-what do you recommend- mesh or hard top cover. My pool is 20x40 and has a slide.
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    Concrete by slide

    We are getting the typhoon slideby Sr. smith installed. I think the manufacturer recommends 14 ft of concrete going out from the pool. Do you really need all that concrete? I'm not sure how the slide will end up looking.
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    Post Lantern by Pool

    I am getting a new pool installed and I'm contemplating getting a hook up for a post lantern. I have flood lights on the back of my house. Do people get post lanterns by the pool or is it outdated? Or is it not normally needed due to the light from the pool. We are getting the Pentair 5g lights.
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    Need to Pick GLI or Merlin Liner

    I am getting a 20x40 vinyl pool built and I need to pick out the liner. I am having trouble because the print out books look different than what is shown on the screens. Our idea goal would be to have a vibrant sparkly pool. Nothing too light or too dark. Does anyone have any pictures of...