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    poolcleaner Poolvergnuegen inline filter question

    Is there one that fits this? Any recommendations? Figure I'd save the filter some work. Appreciate any help! Thanks!
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    Any preference between Poolvergnuegen and MX6

    Debating between these two. Also, is the 4 wheel Poolvergnuegen better than the two wheel. Pool is 28x14 but a 1/3 of that is baja shelf and spa. Love any and all thoughts Thanks!
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    pool cleaner recs

    Hey! Have done a bunch of reading here and everywhere but still am not sure what to get. We have a new 28x14 rectangle with steps and a spa. around 10-11,000 gallons I think. We have a retractable cover that will usually be on since we have a young kid. Would like something that isn't...
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    Cleaning travertine in salt water pool?

    Quick question. Looking for white travertine. Can you tell me where you got it? I'm in Los Angeles, and having a tough time. Thanks!
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    Looking for White Travertine in Los Angeles

    I would love any and all help :) Found something called platimun ice but sourcing in LA seems to be hard. Sigh...
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    Travertine tile vs paver

    Hi, We are looking to do a travertine deck but it's LA so the ground moves plus we are on top of clay. PB thought we should do concrete slab then tile travertine over it. I had leaned toward the thicker pavers on sand. Any thoughts? Also, is tile more slippery than pavers? Thanks!
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    Looking for White Travertine in Los Angeles

    Hey All, So we are doing an inground SWG pool/hot tub. We love travertine, but my wife hates the yellow of it. Anyone know where we can source some white travertine? Could be out of state too as long as shipping isn't abominable. Many Many Thanks! Dave
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    Heater and Heat Pump?

    The idea would really be the most cost effective. My wife and I use the spa almost every week and my son is learning to swim so he will probably be in it a lot. We have a pretty big house so am looking at a fairly large solar system. I'd love to pay both DWP and socal gas as little as possible :)
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    Heater and Heat Pump?

    Putting in a new inground pool/spa with auto-cover 14,000 gallons. Live in Socal. Is getting a heat pump worth it? Pool builder doesn't think so since cost is around $6,000 and humidity is a major compnent of how it works and LA has little humidity. But we will have solar soon. Any thoughts...
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    Little help please with low pressure.

    My jets seem to having low pressure and the basket is only half full during normal operation. I cleaned the filter, checked the orings, and checked the impeller. Everything seems fine. Wondering if I need to flush the pipes? We do have hard water. Any thoughts? If I flush the pipes is there a...
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    Need Child proof cover

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    Need Child proof cover

    Have a large 1200 gallon in ground hot tub with tile coping and is multi level with small spill (300) over. Was wondering what the best thing to do with this was. Don't really ahev anywhere to put pegs on 2 of the 4 sides. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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    HELP with grout

    I have some pieces of grout that have fallen off between the glass tiles. Can someone give me instructions on how to fix along with which is the best grout to use? Thanks!
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    possible Bacteria/biofilm question for in-ground spa

    Hi, I have a an odd problem. My water is clear and I keep my chlorine level around 5-6. Combined chlorine is almost zero. I have a spillover so I constantly have to add acid to maintain lower PH. TA is 50. CYA is approx 30. The problem is I'm still getting a rash when I go in the spa almost...
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    Leaving in ground spa for a couple weeks

    It will be covered 12 mil cover (though I can't cover the overflow basin) I'm in LA so I don't leave the heat on. It should be in the 70's. Should I put the floater in the basin or the spa? Will the trichlor mess up my cya? Thanks!
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    Leaving in ground spa for a couple weeks

    I have an in-ground spa with a waterfall overflow. We are going on vacation for a couple of weeks. What is the best way to maintain it while I'm gone? Can I shock and leave it or is that too long? Also, due to the waterfall PH has a tendency to rise quickly. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!
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    Question about rust

    I have a spillover made of stainless steel that is getting spots of rust. I'm concerned about getting corrosive/unhealthy chemicals into the spa while cleaning it. What is the safest/best way to clean it? Thanks!
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    SLAMing Spa question

    I actually only have a spa. I was concerned there might be algae in the pipes.
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    Spa draining back into pool when pump is off

    You could also have something stuck that's not allowing the valve to close. I get that alot. Have 2 check valves installed so I can check it. I also put pantyhose over the drain to stop the big piece from getting in there.
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    Question about if my pool light was installed properly

    Hey All, Had some issues with my PB but we finally got it done. Ijust noticed that they epoxied in both the LED lights.Is this normal. It looks super weird. I love any advice. Thanks!
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    SLAMing Spa question

    Should the jets be on the whole time you are SLAMing? Thanks!
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    SLAM problem

    FC was at 16 for slamming at 40 CYA. in the morning it was 11.5.
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    SLAM problem

    I've been slamming for the last 4 days (also cleaned the filter which was filthy). Water is clear. Combined chlorine is .5 or or below. But over night loss is still at 4.5. What am I doing wrong? CYA is 40 PH 7.4 TA 70 Thanks!
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    Overnight loss question

    I understood that after raising the FC to a high enough point you are going to lose FC because the CYA can't protect that much of it. I was just curious what that level was. Or am I just wrong?
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    Overnight loss question

    I am SLAMing my spa with a CYA of 40. So I take it up to 16. should I really only expect to lose 1.0 or less overnight? At what level can the CYA not protect that level of FC?
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    Help FC loss

    I'll clean the filter tom. Do I need to soak the cartridges in anything or just wash them out the hose? Really appreciate the help! D
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    Help FC loss

    It is gunite, does that make a difference? - - - Updated - - - added extra info to sig
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    Help FC loss

    I refilled a month ago. I've never used those products, the spa is only a year old. Is it okay to use ahhsome or yuk with an inground spa? Also is there one you recommend? thanks!