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    Have you tried an aftermarket Flow Switch replacement?

    I need to replace the flow switch on my Circupool RJ60 after 4 years post-install. It's $70 from Circupool, but I see nearly similar ones for a lot less on Amazon. Has anyone tried these aftermarket ones and found them to be the comparable?
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    Aqua Products EVO line (not Aquabot!)

    This company is part of a conglomerate including Polaris and Jandy. But I don't see any posts about the Aqua Products robots and their performance here. I am considering this one: https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Products-EVO604-Tangle-Less-Multi-Colored/dp/B08Y5Y558M?ref_=ast_sto_dp Any experience...
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    My Dolphin Active30 is a Lemon

    Did I expect too much from my $900 robot? Had the Dolphin for 3 years, and each year, it's needed to be sent in for service. Maytronics covered 3 services (1 just outside of warranty). I had to pay shipping to their service person each time. First season, the power cord had to be replaced...
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    Dolphin Active30 starts for a few seconds then stops

    I've done the "self-test" which shows it's working fine. Left it completely unplugged from the unit and power supply overnight. Opened and checked impeller is clear and moves freely when doing self-test. I'm out of warranty. Power unit seems fine, too. Can anyone help me troubleshoot without an...
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    Need suggestions for a solar cover blanket for 25x40' in-ground pool

    First time buying a solar cover, and wondering if it would be better to buy 2 smaller ones or 1 large one and get a reel. From all the posts, it looks like a clear Sun2Solar would be best, but I'd have to buy a slightly larger one and trim it down to fit our 25x40 rectangle.
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    SWG recommendations needed for 45K gal IG gunite pool

    I typically use 3-4 gals of 8.25% chlorine per week to maintain my pool during very warm weather, and then less when the weather cools. The pool is only open end of April through October. I have been on the fence about an SWG due to the cost for a unit large enough to chlorinate the pool and...
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    Pricing Muriatic Acid 20 Baume 31.45%

    If anyone in the Washington DC area could direct me to the best pricing for Muriatic Acid I'd appreciate it. My local Home Depot stores do not carry the 31.45%, and Lowes sells it for $7.88/gal. My local pool service company will sell it to me for $7.99/gal. Another pool supply company told...
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    Equipment overhaul & need advice

    My single speed Whisperflo pump is on its last legs due to the previous owner's neglect and improper wiring. The pool company we've narrowed down for installation and pool opening/closing has recommended this VS pump: Jandy's Variable Speed FloPro Pump for $1160 and a Flowvis Meter for $130...
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    Need advice for FC level as CYA very high

    Need suggestions to keep water quality good until I close the pool sometime in the next month. These are the test results today: FC 8 CC 0 CH 450 PH 7.5 TA 120 CYA 180 (I used the steps from TFP where CYA is over 90). Since buying the house, I've been able to keep the water crystal clear...
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    Resurfacing questions/recommendations requested

    Hello! We are exploring options for resurfacing, and I came across this company which applies a fiberglass type material on any pool type including gunite: http://www.eastcoast-pools.com/swimming-pool-resurfacing.htm. I didn't see any posts mention their material: Fibreglass. Yes, misspelled...
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    Help me get started please

    Waiting for my TF-100 kit to arrive, and have Leslie's pool strips to use for now. On 9/3 I took water to Leslie's and results were: FC: 7.5 TC (total avail chlorine): 7.5 CH (calcium hardness): 340 CYA: 100 TA (total alkalinity): 90 PH: 7.2 Leslie's told me to reduce CYA I should drain water...
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    Looking for recommendation for SWG and Pool resurfacing

    We are brand new pool owners to a pool built in 1989. We want to switch to SWG, but also need to resurface the pool, and I thought I should post both questions in this forum. Leslie's Pool Store is selling a Jacuzzi brand SWG which is manufactured just for them. Until tomorrow they are...
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    New Pool Owner in Northern Virginia!

    I'm a new pool owner in Northern Virginia, Fairfax County. From my pool inspection report, I know I have a Polaris vacuum with a significant leak, a pump that is leaking, broken timer, and a "good condition" FNS Plus 60 filter. I'm trying to read up here on this website to learn what I have to...