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Thank you! So, I was able to verify with another electrician (that would actually talk with me) that it needs to be 18" away from the wall of the pool, around the circumference of the pool, and making contact in 4 separate places, and buried 4" down. A few clarifying questions: In terms of...

Ok, gotcha. I fixed my location. (I'm in Wichita, KS.) And yes, I 100% agree that he should know. I just wish this was something I could do myself, because from what I've heard from others, it's going to require copper around the full circumference of the pool, which having an electrician do...

I'm finishing up with my pool installation and my electrician is hounding me about finding out about the bonding requirements. Basically, he told me to go back to the retailer / manufacturer (Royal Swimming Pools / Citadel), but the retailer is telling me that my electrician should know. So...

@JamesW -- I apologize for the late reply, but things got pretty hectic for a bit. Anyway....just...wow! Thanks! Good night that's a ton of info! That's amazing. For the most part it makes sense. It's just a lot to digest! I'm going to need some time to pour over this. Which I'll have...

Very good points. Very much appreciated! I'm gonna give that a shot tomorrow. After reading everyone else's responses & reading through the manual so more, my guess is that it might be a water level issue.

I think it's working correctly. So, really dumb question, but the door came with a piece of foam in the back of it. I removed it bc I felt it was working fine without it & it was just there for shipping/packing purposes. Is that supposed to stay in there? Anyway, I even removed the door...

Thanks so much! Let me give that a shot and see how that works. Thanks for the quick reply!

So, I have a CircuPool SmartFlo VSP (1.5hp), and I'm fairly new to understanding how it works (and pumps in general). I have a wide mouth Hayward skimmer and it seems like even though the water is just under halfway up on the skimmer, there are one or two speeds on the preset pump schedule that...

That's exactly what I needed. Just the basic info of what I'm looking at to help me get started. To most, it would be second nature as what needs to be done, but not me :-) Thanks again for your time and patience! I'm pretty sure I get it. If I'm understanding correctly -- following the...

This is a very elementary question, but I'm just hoping someone can point me in the right direction. This is my first time plumbing an above ground pool, and I have the following equipment: CircuPool SmartFlo® Variable Speed Pool Pump - 1.5 THP CircuPool® CJ-2750 Cartridge Filter CircuPool...

Hey all! Quick back-story: I started a major backyard renovation at the beginning of the year and along with the excavation, I decided to take on the huge task of assembling a 12'x24'x52" AGP myself. Wow. What a journey it's been. Without going into ALL the details, because of the economy /...

Sweet! Thanks -- I'll check it out!!

I can't thank you all enough! Wow. This kind of feedback is invaluable. THANK YOU. Is there any other way I can show my appreciation other than supporting the TFP website? Also, I'll come back with updates, and undoubtedly, more questions :) You all are AMAZING!

@magiteck Thanks for reminding me about the ladder!!!

@Newdude Ok cool! I didn't see that!

@phonedave @AK- @Newdude @magiteck @kimkats So here's my final list! Please make any additions, corrections, or suggestions: - Foam Cove: Misc brand - Pool Pad: Misc brand - Pump: CircuPool SmartFlo® Variable Speed Pool Pump - 1.5 THP - Filter: Waterco CC150 Trimline Slim Cartridge Filter...

Do you (or anyone else) see anything wrong with this? Combo (Medium Pools) - (RJ-30 PLUS Salt System, SmartFlo® 1.5 THP VS Pump, and 150-sf Cartridge Filter)

I noticed you have a 100sq ft cartridge filter. Are you good with that size?

Armor Shield or Rhino, but the reviews are 'so-so'. Haven't found one that's highly recommended that isn't ridiculously expensive. Well, for now, a decent A-frame. Phase 2 of this project will be re-doing my deck and then extending it around part of the pool. Honestly, there's no particular...

Ok cool. I'm assuming 1.5hp isn't overkill. And I think I'm leaning more towards a cartridge now that I'm doing a little more research. Yeah, I keep hearing about the Circupool warranty. So I just need to find the best website to get it from and the correct model. EDIT: So, here's the...

So, I'm not sure if anyone else is going to see this, but hopefully you all do, because I'm hopefully close to being done shopping! :-) This forum has been GREAT, but the more research I do, the more questions I have. Just a quick update with some questions/comments: I ordered the 12x24x52"...

Let me just say that everyone here has been SO INCREDIBLY HELPFUL. I honestly can't thank you all enough. So, after reading everyone's comments, I did some more digging on the website that I'm ordering the kit from, and decided that I'm going to buy a pump / filter system separate from Amazon...

Basically, it's a $250 difference between the Pooltux and Hayward.

So, are you saying it might be worth a try to go with the Pooltux?

@phonedave -- I REALLY appreciate all your insight on this. Can I ask you your thoughts (or anyone else's) on the two following options?? - Hayward AquaTrol "Straight blade" 120V/15A linecord - Hose or Pipe Fitting - Hayward AquaTrol "Twist lock" 120/20A linecord - Hose or Pipe Fitting

Ah @kimkats .... I was wondering if you were going to show up!! lol! You actually commented on my last post regarding this same project! (Probably at least a year ago now.) I'll definitely look at the j-hook or unibead! Seems to be the general consensus. Just being completely honest here...

Thank you so much!! Definitely worth more than $.02 :) Kinda like a previous comment I made on another reply regarding the VSP -- I don't think there's an option in the "kit" to upgrade to a VSP, so I'll either need to go with a 2-speed, or accept the "stock" one and upgrade myself. I'll check...

Yes, at this point I'm (unfortunately) installing this myself. I have this thing about always trying something once -- I'll probably regret this one, though. At least the landscaper has a sample of the pool installation manual and is going to level everything for me. I'm not sure they have...

I do have the option of upgrading to a 2-speed. Never had one on my previous (cheaper) agp's. And I hadn't really thought about an SWG, so maybe i'll do some research! Thanks for your feedback!!!

Anyone else have some feedback?