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  1. eggman

    High Salt/Amps shutting down chlorinator

    I couldn't log into my old account "eggman" so I created this one to ask this question. Here's my problem/question. My old salt cell was giving me low readings while my test strips were telling me the level was 3900-4100 PPM. I just installed a new cell and it's getting a "High Salt/Amps"...
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    Beyond The Call Of Duty

    Our late 2008 pool build is documented here: Linky Thing: Leonardsmalls Pool Build but this thread is about what has happened recently between us and our PB, Pearland Pools. About 2 months ago I sent this picture: to our PB along with the explanation that the sides of the spillover...
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    DE Filter Size Question

    My PB's bid includes the Hayward DE4826 filter. Is there any downside to spending the extra ~$75-$100 and upsizing to the DE6020. Are the plumbing connections the same .. is the 1 HP pump adequate ...? Pool is freeform 32' long 22'4" at widest, down to 18' 3'9" to 5'3" deep Current specs are...
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    eggman's pool build - finished January 8, 2009

    Our saga began in the fall of '05 ... with our patio build After lurking and learning for the past six months we signed the contract for our pool last night: 32' x 22' 4" freeform 3' 9" x 5' 3" deep 16,000 gallons 6'x9' Raised Spa - stacked flagstone overflow - 12 jets 5'6" x 11' Tanning...
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    Pearland, Texas here. Building a gunite pool

    Just starting the process, met with the first of 3 PB's today, Rainey Pools. Number 2 on Saturday, Pearland Pools. Number 3 next Monday, Monterey Bay Pools. Should I steer clear of any of these? My brain is already full.