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    Upgraded to Dolphin Explorer E30 (from 5 year old Dolphin s300i) - My Thoughts

    I think it still worked and cleaned well. I didn't notice any motor/thrust issues anyway. Though that said, the E30 does get higher up out of the water when cleaning the tiles than I remember the s300i getting lately... So not positive...it worked well enough... My main issues with it were...
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    Upgraded to Dolphin Explorer E30 (from 5 year old Dolphin s300i) - My Thoughts

    New Explorer E30 on the right, 5.5 year old s300i on the left which just died Just sharing side by side pics for posterity, and comments on recent purchase. Purchased the E30 from Marina Pool Spa & Patio on Friday and it arrived on Tuesday. I also purchased the 9991467-ASSY Ultra Fine Filter...
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    Solar Heater Addition in Baton Rouge, LA (DIY)

    Thanks! Yeah I want to do something for heating and cooling. My low was 73 and high was 80. I don’t have a history logger so those are just when I checked at 8am and 530pm...
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    Solar Heater Addition in Baton Rouge, LA (DIY)

    Came back to this old thread to ask how much of a temperature increase you are able to get with your solar heater... My pool without is 73 degrees today in Prairieville. And it's currently 73 degrees outside. I think the pool was 69 degrees last week. Just looking for a general idea...I know...
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    New inground gunite SaltWater Pool in Baton Rouge, LA

    Wed 6/8: The old cracked patio slab came out yesterday, grading commenced and the pool was marked out. Thur 6/9: Pool dig has begun. Measurements are looking good. Rebar tomorrow and gunite on Saturday if the weather holds.
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    New Pool w/ Falls & Slide in Baton Rouge, LA

    I've been following this thread with interest. I love your plans, pool, slide and stairs -- and all the pictures you post. I'm also in the Baton Rouge area and about to build a pool. I'm guessing all of this extra labor is out of my budget, but its fun to think about. If you don't mind sharing...
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    New inground gunite SaltWater Pool in Baton Rouge, LA

    Here are some backyard pictures. The dig may start this week depending on weather. @mgmoore7 "4' off the house might not be enough. Will have to check local codes. I know ours had to be 5' minimum." I think I will push it back another foot to 5 feet of the house. The problem is we're not sure...
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    New inground gunite SaltWater Pool in Baton Rouge, LA

    After years of talking about it, we're close to breaking ground on a new inground gunite salt water pool. I need to finalize the shape and dimensions with the builder for the dig potentially as early as next week. We've got three kids ages 4, 8, and 9 -- and they're growing up too fast -- so I'm...