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    Coverstar Autocover winter storage

    I have a IGP with a Coverstar autocover and also have a mesh winter cover. Last year the pool company rolled-up the cover in the vault and when the pool was opened in the Spring there was quite a bit of mildew on the cover. Are there any suggestions on what to do that might help mitigate this...
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    High Pressure in Filter

    I have a Hayward filter cartridge (4 filters inside) which is a little over a year old. Pressure when new was in 20-22 PSI range. It went up to 30 PSI and I just cleaned the 4 cartridges. It's still reading 29 so I wondering what else I need to do. Pool is 22,000 in-ground with pump about...
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    Adjusting percentage for Hayward AquaRite - Automated possible?

    Are there automated SWGs that adjust the "Desired Output %" based on measured FC levels? I'm finding it tedious to have to manually adjust the "Desired Output %" knob and am guessing about what to set it on. Right now its at 70% and the FC is 10 PPM - I just dropped it down from 85%. I have a...
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    PH testing problems

    I have a 20,000 gallon in-ground SWG pool and a 500 gallon BullFrog hot tub. I can't seem to find a consistent way to get a read on the PH. Here's what I've tried: * Pool and hot tub both have a PH-in that provides PH data. It says the hot tub is low PH around 7.1 and the pool is okay...
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    Swim Jet Question: Bade Jet Sport 2 versus Riverflow

    Does anyone have suggestions for a swim jet system or experience with them? My PB is suggesting the Badu Super Sport 2 but I'm also interested in RiverFlow. We've reached out to RiverFlow and they've been difficult to deal with. Need to decide soon so help and user reviews appreciated.
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    Shotcrete versus Gunite

    We're getting quotes for a new IG pool about 20'x40' and some are proposing shotcrete and others gunite. The shotcrete bids are coming in about $20K higher than the gunite bids. Any opinions on which is "better" or what I should consider? Thanks!
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    Advise on solar covers for rental house

    In reading through the posts, it seems most people find solar covers a great way to save energy on pool heating and keep the pool cleaner with less debris. We're putting in a new gunite pool about 20' x 40' and the house will have weekly renters during the summer. I can't see renters wrestling...
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    Help with Pool Cover Decision and Options

    I'm working on final bids for a new pool size about 18'x38' with a sports pool profile. I have asked for quotes on getting a CoverStar cover and they're coming in at around $15,000 which is a lot more than I want to spend. I have a few questions for the veterans: * Are there other brands...