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    Pump outlet busted... Ugh.

    So I just looked out the window of my breakfast nook and noticed that my water level was about an inch below the waterline tile, just into the top of the plaster. After shouting a very loud expletive, I ran out to the equipment pad to find the pump running, straining to find water, and this...
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    Solar Quotes - I think I now have an ulcer! [LONG]

    My wife and I had a pool built about 2 years ago just north of Orlando, FL. At the time, we didn't think we would need any type of heating system because we have a west-facing pool and get all of the afternoon sun. Unfortunately, between the high roof line on the one side and high trees on the...
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    Why do trichlor tablets exist?

    I'm not really sure where this goes, so please feel free to move it if needed. I've just had something that's been kinda bugging me ever since I came across the whole BBB ideology. When I had my pool built recently, my builder included a Rainbow inline chlorinator. It seems that trichlor...
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    Liquidator ordered!

    Sorry for the useless post, but I just had to tell someone who is as poolgeeky as I am! After doing lots of research on the matter, I went ahead and ordered a Liquidator C-201 last night around midnight. I emailed the vendor with a question before ordering, and was pleasantly surprised to...
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    A few questions from a total newb

    Hey guys, As of this day, I am now at 30 days after filling my pool. While I have enjoyed the extra arm strength and bulk associated with brushing twice a day for the first week and once a day until now, I am quite happy that I will now only need to brush once a week. :) I just wanted to run...
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    6% Clorox or 10.5% pool store chlorine?

    Hey guys, I'm usually pretty good at math, but the different concentrations here are really messing me up for some reason... I'm hoping you can help! I've been maintaining my new pool for about a month now, and I just finished off my 3rd jug of Clorox. I pay $8.49 for a box of 3x 182oz jugs...
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    Yet another new build thread - Central Florida

    Hi everyone, new guy here! I've been reading this forum religiously for weeks now, and in that time I've learned so much. Thank you for all of the incredibly useful information, it has been quite helpful. We signed a build contract over a month ago with a reputable PB in Central FL who comes...