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    Solar Controller plumbing question

    A lot of solar controller plumbing diagrams I have seen only use 1 automated 3 way valve that opens when the solar controller senses heat up in the panels and then shuts it off when the panels either cool down or optimal temp is reached for the pool...The problem I see is this.... When the...
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    Retrofit bonding project

    I have a pool that is over 40yrs old and doesn't have any kind of bonding grid. I am entertaining the idea of redoing the concrete decking to get all the settling cracks as well as the bird feet that have been in the concrete for 40 yrs now :) . I am going to take the project on when I redo the...
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    What is the name of the shape of my pool? Want to fill out my sig correctly

    I have never seen another pool shaped like mine, and I found a picture of it....Is there a common name for a pool with this shape???? It is the one named 'Muskoka' in the picture....its essential oval at one end and square at the other end...
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    Pentair SuperFlo VS Pump for sale. Less then a year old. $350

    I have a Pentair SuperFlo VS that is less then a year old. It has started get noisy so I'm assuming the bearings are going out. The pump works...it primes properly....and the control panel on it works just like new. My pool pump room is inside so it has never been outside in the elements.... I'm...
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    Redoing my pad plumbing

    I've cut all the pvc for the suction lines....before I cemented everything in, just wanted to get an opinion of some of the experts to make sure the design is acceptable is far as head loss etc etc....The 2 lines coming in are from the skimmer and the main drain and are 1.5"....the branch tee...
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    Check Valve Placements??

    Redoing my pad plumbing.... Going to put check valves in between the filter and the solar control valve as well as on the solar return line... Where else do you all recommend and/or use check valves..... Was thinking about putting one in front of the pump to help keep water in the...
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    Proper psi for solar panels?

    Split from P.s.i after solar installation. - Page 2 Zea3 I'm building a solar panel system as we speak. Do you think water pressure is the number one cause of reduced life in a solar panel? And what pressures do you think are ideal when using a solar heating system. I am going to go with 2"...
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    110v vs 220v

    I'm sure this topic has been debated to death, but here is my situation and what I am planning on doing.... I bought a house with a 30-40 yr old pool that has a none working pump and leaking filter system so I am gutting the whole thing and redoing it. It's in a pool pump room with its own...