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    Mesh cover choices.

    I've got quotes for a mesh cover. Decisions are * 91% mesh vs 99% mesh. * Strapping every 5 feet or every 3 feet. * Blue, Green, Tan or Gray Color Is there data that says 99% is really any better for reducing Algae? That's the mfg claim. Pool is small, 14 X 30. So not spanning super far...
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    Iron Staining from outside sources (UPDATED)

    EDIT: Read to the bottom, my initial assumptions were wrong. I've got metal staining, probably from an outside source. Purchased and remodeled home with a pool that hasn't been opened in 5 years. Total swamp. Hundreds of toads and frogs in residence. After a partial drain and refill, SLAM went...
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    Preferred distributor for owner-build pools?

    Hello all, I've got my parts list together for redoing my equipment pad. Mostly Pentair parts. Aquacal or Raypak heater (depending on exactly how much more the Aquacal ends up being). Is there a distributor to contact that gives good pricing to owner-builders?
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    3HP Intelliflo 3 on a 10K pool?

    I need a new pump. My pool's only 10,000 gallons. A 3HP seems like overkill, but 1.5HP Intelliflo3 VSF's seem harder to find. I'm reaching out to a few local distributors tomorrow to find out if it's just not popular online, but... If 3HP is the only option, is that fine? Reading the manual, it...
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    Time Sensitive!!: Is this a good deal?

    Discount Salt Pool is running two promotions that can be combined. A $10 upgrade to the next size salt Circupool salt generator, and a $200 discount when purchased with a variable speed pump. The total for the the 1.5HP variable speed pump and the RJ-30 is $1,295 before shipping...
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    Must OCLT and CC pass on the same night?

    Returned from two week vacation to a slightly cloudy pool. SLAMed for the past three days. Starting measurements: CYA - 40 pH - 7.8 TA - 150 FC - 0 Dosed to bring pH to 7.4. Then dosed to bring FC to 16 and have been holding it there with 4 checks a day. Yesterday it looked dang clear...