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    Dolphin robots

    How critical is the pool length when buying a Dolphin robot? For instance, I have a 35' viking cancun fiberglass pool. Would a Dolphin E20, which is recommended for pools up to 33' in length, be able to clean my pool? With the seating around the deep end of my pool, I bet the length is closer...
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    Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus - working again after new cable installed

    My dolphin is nearly 5 years old and recently quit working. The power supply illuminates but the robot itself was immobile and the impeller fan was not spinning. I took the robot apart to ensure all bearings and rollers turn properly, but it still would not operate. I ordered a replacement...
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    Fiberglass Pool stains??

    Started cleaning my pool a couple weeks ago to open it for the summer. Once I got the water cleared up I found what appears to be dark brown or black stains at the bottom of my fiberglass pool. Full disclosure, the water did get pretty dirty during the spring. I've scrubbed/brushed with no...
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    Scale buildup in fiberglass pool

    This our 3rd summer with our pool. The fiberglass has always been smooth until this summer which is now getting a rough finish that I assume is scale build up from our well water. Visually there is no difference but we can definitely feel the rough texture. Any recommendations on how to remove?
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    Post Flood Cleaning

    We had torrential rainfall at my house and the flood waters ran over my pool. I shut off power to my pump equipment. What are the steps to get the pool cleaned. Mine is fiberglass with salt water generator.
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    Post Heavy Rain maintenance

    Last weekend my home received 4-5” of rain. I had to open my drain both days to keep water from overflowing. Come Monday I noticed my SWG showed 1500 ppm. Rather than testing the water, I went straight for the salt and poured 40 lbs into my pool. By Wed my SWG read 1800 ppm and water had a...
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    Waterline border on fiberglass pool

    Has anyone tried using adhesive vinyl or another faux tile product for a waterline border on fiberglass pools? I love the look of tile borders but I don’t want to deal with discoloring of grout joints.
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    Howdy from Central Texas

    We’re having a 16x35 fiberglass pool installed in May. We’ve never owned or grown up with pools so this is all new to us. Looking forward to learning how to maintain water and enjoying this summer.
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    New fiberglass pool owner

    We’re having a fiberglass inground pool installed in May. It will be salt water and we live in Central Texas. We’ve never owned or maintained pools. Can anyone recommend/link a good thread for proper water maintenance in this type of pool?