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My most recent pool quote uses Hayward equipment and I am being told that if I want to turn on just the bubblers or just the misters that I will need a separate booster pump I think he called it. This sound right? All my other quotes have been with Jandy and Pentair and no one has mentioned...

One of the first PB to get me a quote (and one of most expensive) has contacted us and wants to requote the job. He typically installs Hayward, but has given us the option of going with Pentair or Jandy if we prefer. If you were given the choice, which would you select and why? Pool will be...

Looking at a new PB who seems to be the only one offering Hayward so I am unfamiliar with them as all my research has been on Pentair, Jandy, etc. This will be a pool only, 2 misters, no heater, 2 bubblers on the sunning ledge. I do know I want to be able to automate the misters and the...

One of our first PB quotes just contacted us asking about our decision and when I informed him another PB was offering larger sized equipment and the same pool size but for much less money, he offered to redo his quote. Due to him originally being so expensive, I never researched Hayward...

I am needing to convince my wife that we need to upgrade the SWG on our quotes from the IC40 to the IC60 system. She is aware of the price difference as well as the higher price of the replacement cell. Also, the PB argued against it saying "you know the 60 doesn't put out more salt than the...

I am still reading and researching about the different SWG options out there. It is looking like the PB we will be using is one that uses Pentair equipment. Pool will be approximately 22,000 gallons. I will have automation on most of my pool. Is automation of the SWG something I should request...

Pool 705 sqft, 119 linear feet 740 sq ft of salt finished concrete Jandy RS4 IQ with one actuator (not sure how many I need to what to ask for on this...HELP!) Jandy True Clear salt system Jandy CL460 cartridge filter 3 Jandy Nexus Led lights, 2 in pool, 1 in sundeck Jandy variable speed 2hp...

On some threads, for a pic I get a speedometer looking guage that says "Please Update Your Account to Enable 3rd Party Hosting"...is this something on my end I need to change to be able to view the pics in other peoples threads?

For instance, how do you go about finding an excavator who has experience digging pools? Find a steel guy with experience with pools? Etc?

We are wanting to put in a flagstone gas firepit when we build our pool. Anyone have pics of theirs? Anyone build one themselves? Debating on whether to attempt to build myself or let the stone guys do it...

My wife and I have both had AG chlorine pools so we are up to speed on the normal routine for chlorine pools...we have no clue about SWG and she still insists on chlorine for our new pool we are planning, I on the other hand prefer to go the SWG route. Can I get some details about the usual...

I would love to see everyones choice for pool colors and how it looks with water in the pool. Also would love to know if everyone has had any problems with fading... Is there a thread like that already? If not, let's see them...

This is the design we are looking at but I do not like the step placement...any suggestions?

One PB said the automated controller can be set up to control an irrigation system which I hope to have put in at the same time as the pool. He said it can be set up so all irrigation functions can be controlled via wireless such as with cell phone app. What all would be needed for this? What...

I have had several PB come out for quotes so far and it seems if they use some sort of surface that is meant to be cooler, they swear it makes a HUGE difference. On the other hand, those who do not and use regular type concrete, exposed pebble or whatever, they say it the cool stuff isn't worth...

I think I read somewhere about someone not using salt because of stones around the pool or something along those lines...so, under what conditions would you not want a SWG?

This is the first of several pool quotes we have received. It does not seem very specific so can everyone please look this over and make suggestions on what I need to ask or have them add. One thing I do notice is I need them to be specific about size of concrete area around perimeter of...

As discussed in another thread, I am getting pool quotes and just received the first one. He included just over $11,000 for an in floor cleaning system and $1300 for a Polaris 280...I do know I can get the Polaris much cheaper, but is the 11 grand worth it for an in floor cleaning system? My...

One of the guys we had come to give us a pool quote is adamant that we need a UV system, I argued that we did not and that it only caused it's own set of problems. Can someone fill me in so I have a little better argument next time? What are the negatives about a UV system? - - - Updated - - -...

We have decided we want a fiberglass pool. I know hardly anything about them so could use a little help! What sorts of problems have others had with FG pools? Equipment...What are the must haves? What do you wish you would have done different, wished you had added but didn't, etc? I am sure...

It is said over & over again not to backwash a sand filter until the pressure is about 10 psi over the normal reading. With mine, at just 4-5 psi over normal, the water doesn't seem to be flowing into the skimmer very well & the water in the skimmer is barely moving & dust, dirt, etc. is...

I was at the pool store double checking my test numbers & they had some Nature 2 Phosphate removing cartridges sitting on the counter. I made the mistake of asking about it since I struggle with phosphate problems & ended up enduring a sales pitch. I explained to them that the LAST thing I want...

According to my new test kit, my pH has been holding around 7.6-7.8 & I have been steadily adding acid every few days trying to bring it down to around 7.2, but have noticed very little color change on my tester. Yesterday, I decided to pull 2 water samples & carry them to two different pool...

Numbers look good to me but I thought I would post anyway. Water looks good but have some brown staining on the liner which did disappear under a couple of vitamin C tabs. We uncovered Monday...finished topping off yesterday evening. I then added one bag of cal hypo shock & 2 leftover tri-chlor...

I plan to do the stain removal procedure this year to remove some stains from last season. What sequestering agent does everyone recommend using?

After struggling with high phosphates & a constant green tint (regardless of ch levels) I decided that since I already have 2 tubs of the phos floc I would do it now rather than try the Borates method first. I am definately NOT looking forward to this, it is a major pain, but I have to do it...

Pool is 27ft round, 4ft deep. How much will a 1 pound bad of shock raise my FC level? Bag is marked 73% Cal Hypo

The last few years I have this stuff settling on the bottom of my pool. I can let the water settle, vacuum slowly & the next day more of it is on the bottom of the pool...What does it look like to you? (all numbers are in line)

Trying to figure out why my water is always cloudy after people swim...water can be clear as can be beforehand but is ALWAYS cloudy after we swim. It has been this way the last couple of years. Last night, I shocked the pool. This morning we got up, brushed the walls & manually vacuumed the...

Every time I come to this site & click the View new posts button, it tells me there are no new posts. Cookies are enabled, cookies have been cleaned up, browser cache cleared, etc, it still ain't working.