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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)

    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

    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.

    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...