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    3 way valve actuator?

    Well finally getting around to opening my pool this weekend. I installed Solar panels last year with a 3 way valve. http://www.westsidewholesale.com/1-5-pv ... tside.html This year I would like to add a automatic actuator to my diverter valve. So the panel will be on when the sun is on the...
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    Looked out the window this moring....

    and saw this on my pool.
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    Solar cover?

    Trying to figure out of blue vs clear is better? 8mil vs 12 vs 16 is better? I have a 18ft AGP with a 4x20 Solar panel hooked to pool. SolarCovers.com recommended a 16 mill blue cover for my pool. Would there be much difference in the 12 mil vs 16 mill besides the $35 difference in price?
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    automatic 3 way valve actuator?

    I have put this valve in to control my solar panel. I wold like to put it on a timer to open the valve to the panel in the morning. Then bypass the panel in the evenings. Having a problem figuring out the what actuator i need and what i am reading is that most are 24 volts. Can someone show...
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    Vacuuminga pool?

    When Vacuuming your pool do you leave the sand filter on filter, then backwash when done Vacuuming? Or do you put sand filter to waste when Vacuuming? I always put to waste while Vacuuming, i never thought about it till now and thought i would ask.
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    Solar panel install.

    I started my install on the solar panel and thought i would share on how i did my install. I asked before and looked at the pictures that where posted . This is what i cam up with. Fafco 4 ft X 20 ft panel. Building the platform 5ft x 22 ft The 4 x 4 are buried about 18". and the short side...
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    Took the cover off today and may have a leak.

    On my pool i have part of it under ground. I have a corrugated pipe that runs half way around the pool under ground for drainage. While filling i decided to cut the grass. When i got to the backside of the pool where the drain is i had water running out of the pipe. Noticed that the filter was...
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    Solar heater mounting?

    I just got the FAFCO BEAR 4x20 panel. Anyone have some good pictures on building a rack for it? I need to build it high enough where the dogs won't be able to mess with it. Thanks
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    Need some help with solar heater.

    I am looking at ordering the SunHeater 4' x 20' (80 sq. ft.) Solar Heater for AG Pools. I need to build a rack to put them on and was wondering if anyone have any suggestion on building a rack or have pictures of their rack that they put the panels on. Also any idea on how far the panels can be...
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    Above Ground pool

    Almost finished my deck, just need to build a gate on the deck closest to the pool. 8x8 next to the dool and 12x12 lower deck. Need to let it dry then put some type of stain on it.
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    Back filling around an AGP?

    The pool installer recommend that we take plastic up around the side of the pool and put a drain pipe on top of the plastic then back fill with mulch. The deepest point is almost 2 feet. We are going to put some type of deck up, but the mulch will eventually decompose. The i will have to...
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    new install Above ground pool

    Hi new here, just found this site last night. we had a 18ft pool in yesterday. We are running the electrical now. Lot of stuff to do to finish it Does the solar panels that you can buy from some of the pool suppliers work?