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    Calling all CircuPool RJ series owners, need you real world experiences

    You RJ owners, do you feel the feature of clear cell is such a big Deal? Im kinda liking the Circupool Universal 40 with white cell now only $850 for my 23000 Gallon Pool. Been around longer and perhaps tried and true?? opinions
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    Anyone use the new Polaris P825

    I have the P825 for almost two seasons and Like it. It climbs walls when selected with no issue and feel the fine mesh basket works well and very easy to clean. Just bang out in pail for large debris and rinse out with hose for the fine stuff. It does sometimes miss spots but believe all do...
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    Aquacomfort heat pump cycling on and off.

    I just so happen to also have an Aquacomfort Ac125 and my TXP valve is working but sticking causing an HP error. Surprised at the $850.00 price I received to repair. It does have to be evacuated and new valve sweat in and then recharged which takes time. What do you all think about that...
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    Anyone use the new Polaris P825

    I took a look today at the P825 in Leslies. I like the two brushes and large filter basket because i often get a lot of leaves later in the season and the dolphin seems to have a a smaller container for this. I realize this is a leslies exclusive for now but don't want to be stuck buying...
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    Soft spot in pool bottom(less than 1 yr old)

    Re: Update...Soft spot in pool bottom(less than 1 yr old) Update. !! I was not home but the Pool tech that installed liner did a dye test after waiting 6 weeks. Skimmer,steps , returns and light were done and found no issues. He thinks its ground water and suggests I install drains around...
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    How the price on the looploc

    I have a 18 x 36 1/2 rectangle 1/2 roman and just got a price on a Loop-loc cover in N.J. . Installed Solid Ultraloc II is $2670. Anyone know the diff between an ultraloc and an ultraloc II ? What ya think of the price? Having a hard time if I should get solid with mesh panel or full...
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    Polaris 360 , not great for a rectangular pool ?

    Been using my New Polaris 360 all season and I have to complain a little. :blah: Not sure its best for my 1/2 rectangle 1/2 roman pool. It is good for picking up leaves but does not scrub or do well picking up dirt. So its not a replacement for vacuuming. Perhaps it will be best when I...
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    Soft spot in pool bottom(less than 1 yr old)

    Bama, I would not deny them to stop the leak and am eager to get that solved. If they did stop the leak and the soft spot did not grow, could I wait till end of season to get the bottom fixed? Thanks
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    Soft spot in pool bottom(less than 1 yr old)

    I have contacted him and will be inspecting Tuesday. If that's the problem I'll be relieved. What about fixing the bottom, they would have to drain the pool and peel the liner part way back, may not be worth it. As far as losing water, it must not be a lot as its hard to measure . What...
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    Soft spot in pool bottom(less than 1 yr old)

    Hello All, I have a soft spot in the shallow end pool bottom and its getting bigger, directly in front and almost the whole width of the fiberglass steps. My pool is a Concrete wall vinyl liner pool with Fiberglass steps. Bottom is a sand/Portland mix and the rest of the bottom is...
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    In ground winter cover problems.

    First year closing pool and concrete was not cured so i did not get a safety cover. I bought a cheap 8x8 weave cover with the water bags. My problem is it seems to seeping thru the cover as there is water on top and has not recently rained. Is this normal, thinking about stepping up to a...
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    Concrete deckin without gravel base

    I live in NJ and one or two concrete decking contractors were to pour the decking without gravel base. :shock: They would compact and use mesh but heck, no gravel. Ive never heard of that . Would this be acceptable with the freeze-thaw and Clay soil I have. Thanks :)
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    New Liner not comforming to 90degree corners.

    Newly installed rectangular pool :party: . Only been two days but the Liner on the inside 90 degree edge on the botton and the wall has not comformed perfectly to the shape. Still kinda rounded, especially on the botton of the steps. When it comes to the wall corners the PB did state from...
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    How long b4 I can pour concrete decking

    18x36 10" poured concrete wall with liner pool just completed. Backfilled for two weeks and heavy rain has occurred and have seen some settling already . Not much tamping occurred while backfilling but the Clay soil was moist when backfill occurred. No deck supports like some steel...
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    Hayward Super Pump Vs Super II

    Ok MAS985, BTW. Pump will probably be SP2610X15 as this is the standard for the pool builder with 1.5" plumbing. Just wondering is the 1.5 super II is a better choice and if I require a High head pump. Dumb question now, what am I to do with the chart. Do I substitute the Solar with...
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    Hayward Super Pump Vs Super II

    Thanks Much James on the explanation of the head calculation. :) Other than a Hayward Catridge 3030, I will have heat pump and the max flow on the Aqua comfort is 70GPM. All Suction and returns will be individually run and said not to be joined under ground. Not doubting the benefit of a...
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    Hayward Super Pump Vs Super II

    Really a 3/4 to 1 HP. Not from experience but from online calc a 24,000 gallon pool would require 50 GPM . 24,000/8 hrs (turnover) /60min = 5O GPM. at 60 feet the 1.5 Hayward Superpump just makes pumping 50 GPM and the Hayward super II which is the same price pumps 73 GPM. FYI....The...
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    Hayward Super Pump Vs Super II

    In ground 18 x 36 with 6.5 foot deep end , according to online calculation should be 24,000 gallons. Pool builder puts in a 1.5 HP hayward super pump with almost every pool. My pump with hayward cartridge Swim clear 3030 filter will be approx 60 feet from my skimmers and floor drains(which...
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    Sports slope ? what is comfortable.

    Even though I called it a sports slope, i don't believe there will be alot of sports in the pool. I just wanted a more gradual slope and usable pool space over the steep slope. i will not encourage kids to dive but still want it deep enough for jumping in. Thanks!
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    Sports slope ? what is comfortable.

    Is a 6.66:1 slope comfortable to walk up/down or stand on. Probable 17x33 rectangle, one end roman other end. Will be divided as such: 9 foot long 3'6" shallow , 20 feet sports slope to a 6.5 deep end ( no hopper ),then a 4foot transition upward to the Roman end . I only have experience with...
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    Sports slope ? what is comfortable.

    Re: 16 x 32 Big Enough? I have the same dilema. Signed for a 17x33 Rectangle/Roman and for just 2k more I can go with the 18X36. I am getting 2k'd to death. Elactrical , tree removal , sprinkler repair, lawn repair. I spray painted the 17X33 on the lawn and really cant decide. The pool will...