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We just purchased a short sale home to move into. he pool has not been opened in 3 years and is surround by 7 60 ft pine trees 4-6 inches of pine needles in the pool (See Pix) its a 40x20 Lazy L that goes to approx. 7 ft - I'm guessing in the 33k gallon range It has a 1hp Haywood pump and...

Hi all I purchased a house with a pool that hasn't been opened in 4 years Here's what I know. It's a lazy L unground liner pool with Approx 20x40 ft long. Installed 1980s Liner was replaced about 5 years ago then pool never reopened. Polaris cleaner pump not working Sand filter with 1hp...

Hello all Im helping my brother open his new pool built in 2012. This is the first year opening the pool. We have removed all my plugs and gizmos. Tightened all the drain plugs in the pump and filter and primed the pump with water and tried to get it going. Pumps pulls hard for 5 seconds and...

Hello All I've been thonking about swaping out my pump for a Variable speed pentair in order to cut energy consuption. My question, How will this effect my chlorine generation on the SWG. I assume i would need to run my pump longer in order to make up for it, or do i just raise the % of chlorine?

My Buddy has an IG pool with booster pump for a cleaner. I have offered him my new Polaris 360 since he doesnt have a robot. We were wondering what (if anything) needs to be done to the 360 so that he can use it with his booster pump. From what I can see, he dopesnt have any value or other...

Hello All Looking for advice A buddy of mine just purchased a forclosure home that has a pool. The pool has not been opened for almost 2 years. We are looking for advice as to expectation as well as anything we can do that might make this process a bit easier. Here are some details. They...

Well We finally finished out new Gunite Pool. Startup company come over and explained brushing, backwashing and chemicals. additionally he had some suggestion that I want to run past you veterans. Plis i have my own questions 1 -Been brushing 3 times a day for the last 5 days. My "Day 1"...

After a little more then 3 months, Final Plaster is happening as we speak!!! Stay tuned for Pictures!!

Hey All Just looking ot vent a little since i just found out i failed the bonding gris inspection for the 2nd time. :grrrr: There seems to be a fight between the inspector and my PB. My PB installed a bonding grid in accordance to 2010 NJ state law. Its basically a single copper line...

Bonding grid was laid over the weekend and waiting on Town inspector. Hopefully its patio and final finish after that!! Attachment Below!!

Im in the process of building a 655 sq ft in-ground pool with 18" raised spa. My pool builder (AS) called and offered to sell me a solid cover with pump and Installation for both pool and spa for $4200. Does that sound reasonable or am I better off going with a Merlin or other safety cover...

The 10 days of curing now begins!! Unfortunately the sprinkler I have doesn't cover the entire pool so I'm up at 5am to spray before work :( http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welc ... NnLVwzbNTc

Monday was day 1 of construction Very exciting !!! http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welc ... NnLVwzbNSY

Well I finally had to make the call on the N2. Realizing that I still have to buy a winter cover, landscaping, shed patio furniture etc etc etc, unfortunately the SWG ($1,500) is just not in the budget for this year. Trying to think ahead, I'm wondering though if there are any steps during...

Anyone have a Solar- Hybrid heating system for their pool? Im looking at acompany that offers a Solar water heater solution that is used in conjunction with a gas heater. Gas will come on only if the solar heater can't fulfill the demand. We selected a gas heater becasue we have a spa and a...

Hello All Im new to the forum and new to pools. My wife and I just contracted for a inground free form gunite pool with raise spa. We are getting a free form 38x21 that goes from 3-6' (approx 30,000 gal )with standard brick coping, Ansylbrite finish, 2-6 ft swimouts and something the builder...