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    Most Likely Plumbing Configuration??

    Hello, I have inherited an IG 24' octagonal shaped pool that I need to close this weekend in the northeast. On the suction side there are two pipes entering the jandy valve before the pump. There are two skimmers and one main drain. Both front holes in each skimmer are plugged so that rules...
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    Where did you buy your safety cover?

    I am in the process of measuring for and purchasing a winter mesh safety cover. For those of you who own one can you please let me know where you purchased it from? Thanks.
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    Anyone ordered from Pool Covers Direct?

    I am considering ordering a mesh safety cover from these guys. Anyone have any experience with them or have read anything about them? Thanks.
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    Where to purchase mesh cover online

    Hi Guys. Can you please offer me suggestions of where you have purchased or know of that sell Loop Loc, Merlin, Meyco mesh covers and will custom make them for my free form IG pool? Not really interested in a local supplier. Thanks all!
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    Just a thank you to the good folks here...water is perfect 3 weeks after filling pool

    Thank you to all of the great folks here! So glad I found this forum. Such a tremendous resource. We broke ground on our new IG pool on 4/28 and began filling it on 5/6. It was three weeks this past Saturday and the water is absolutely perfect. Took my first dip in it on Sunday and there is...
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    New TF-100 Kit - Daily Chlorine test?

    Am I correct that the daily chlorine test with the R-0600 reagent is not the FC test? I guess that explains why you can't get a reading above 5? Which test is for FC?
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    First time vacuuming...losing pressure after 15-20 minutes

    First time pool owner with newly built IG pool. Started vacuuming for the first time Saturday. Bottom of pool had lots of dirt in it from the somewhat sloppy backfilling job and from a very heavy thunderstorm on thursday night that splashed a LOT of dirt into the pool. (That's a whole nuther...
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    Hand Railing at entry steps or not?

    Was hoping to get opinions and pros and cons of having a hand railing installed at the entry steps of my new IG pool. We are leaning towards not getting one. Would love to hear some feedback from everyone. Thanks.
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    Piping fittings

    Plan on asking my installer to take out the frog system today and he may or may not balk at the additional pipe work as his plumbing guy likely won't be back to the site. Looking at Home Depot today in case I have to do the work, I could not find any of the o-ring fittings for my system as...
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    Wish I found this forum before building....Not too late? Pics!

    Hello everyone. New pool owner in Connecticut. Pool is still mid-construction but I wish I had found this forum before agreeing to all the various options and equipment, etc. Normally I do my research. Not sure what happened this time. :( So the pool is a 16 x 34 "Mountain Lake" shape. Need...