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    Granular chlorine issues

    I’ve been using granular chlorine because it’s cheap and can get in big buckets. Doesn’t dissolve very well and has caused liner bleaching and puckering issues when shocking. I pre mix in 5 gallon pales and let sit a while before using. I’m thinking of switching to liquid chlorine, and chlorine...
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    Has anyone replaced a vinyl liner with RubberizeIt?

    Has anyone used these products to replace a vinyl liner pool w/ steel walls using RubberizeIt products? Liquid Rubber Pool Coating System | Liquid Rubber Pool Paints, they have crumb rubber + fabric mesh + rubber paint and it can be applied with a sprayer. They suggest it's doable as long as...
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    Pool plumbing lifespan and pool renovations

    Are there any plumbing products designed to seal/fix underground pipes that are 20+ years old? I need to re-do my liner but the price keeps growing the company wants to redo all the plumbing, move the skimmer to the other side which is more accessible to dig then under concrete decking, etc...
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    Ionizer and UV lamp setup on return line

    Does anyone have one or both setup on their pools? I am looking for the ionizer to help prevent algae by raising copper levels (clear blue ionizer) then a UV lamp to also help treat the water as it passes through the system. I'm hoping this helps my sanitizer work more efficiently and can be...
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    Variable pump install & issues w/ heater + water feature

    1) My heater started saying check ignition failure and was not starting (worked fine before) 2) It started all of a sudden, then heated like crazy and there's black on the top and the digital display was so hot to the touch it burned and can't read the digital portion anymore - The tech came...
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    Suggestions for diy hot tub sourcing parts

    I want to build my own hot tub using blocks and rubberize it paint / rubber liner. Looking at purchasing the equipment like pumps, control panel, etc. It all adds up to more then a stand alone fiberglass tub for about 5 or 6 grand. Is there a place anyone can recommend to order all parts I...
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    Concrete floor, block wall, rectangle pool?

    Is it feasible to do a concrete floor (ie 6 inches), concrete footing for wall, cinder block wall w/ mortar joints, and seal the concrete/blocks for a pool in a cold harsh winter climate? 6-8 foot deep end would be great, looking at 20'x40' rectangle but will probably end up smaller. Not sure...
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    New to forum, looking to learn and gain experience from others

    Hello, I'm looking into purchasing a new home in the near future and putting an inground pool in. Around here pools a lot of older pools require so much maintenance and reno's that you may as well get a new one, and labor/materials is way more expensive here as well than the US. We watch home...