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No check valve at the pad. Thanks for the feedback, everyone.

I'm upgrading from a single speed Whisperflo to a VS pump. My pool service company has recommended the Intelliflo i1 pump, advising that it matches my TR60 filter size more appropriately. In researching here on TFP, it seems the Intelliflo VS (part no 011018) is the commonly preferred Pentair...

There is a restaurant called Bluewater right on the water in Wilmington that we like to go to when we're down that way. It's a nice waterside restaurant with enough variety to be a "safe" choice for a gift certificate. Here's the link: Bluewater Kevin

Welcome to the forum! There are several of us from NC here. Congratulations on your pool. You're in the right place to learn the right way to take care of it. Kevin

Great looking pool and I love the wide steps on the deck. I'm sure the kids are loving it. Kevin

I'm not sure about the cost but my PB would probably be willing to ship them to you. Email me or PM if you want the contact info. Thanks, Kevin

Brittmer, Did you come up with a fix for the skimmer basket? In the last week or so, the upper piece of one of my baskets has gotten stuck several times. I've resorted to taking them out when we swim since it only seems to happen when the water is getting lots of wake. Thanks, Kevin

First, there is no stupid question. Period. The people here didn't learn about caring for pools magically; they all started with the same kinds of questions that you have. So relax and ask anything you want. The members here are unmatched in their willingness to help. Let me also say that...

I agree with Sean. It made me physically cringe to look at the photo because I could feel the pain you must have felt all the way through my computer. Sounds like a good attitude helped you through it. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad it's all cleaned up now. Kevin

Thanks for the review. I'm going to be adding these devices soon so your feedback is much appreciated. Kevin

My two-year old just hit the fearless stage in the pool which keeps us pretty nervous. We stay right on top of him right now because he wants to do everything that you don't want him to do like jump off the side, stand up on pool floats, and any other dangerous stunt he can think of. I'm glad...

Beautiful. The covered area is a great addition. Whoever came up with the overall design and layout deserves an award. Kevin

I can't get over how huge that pool is. Looks awesome. Out of curiosity, why did you go with a vinyl liner over the concrete? Kevin

Good luck on your build. I just read your blog and it sounds like your well on your way. I will say that I don't agree with your assessment that IG vinyl pools are just glorified AG pools stuck in the ground. There are issues with owning any kind of pool but also many happy owners of each...

I can't offer any input on wireless speakers but I tackled this project a short while back at my pool. I bought the KLH rock speakers mentioned by Sean in the thread below. I was just looking for some decent sounding speakers in the pool area and the price was right on these so I decided to...

This may not add a whole lot but I have an 18x36 IG rectangle vinyl pool. I have the configuration that you describe in the deep end so I've wondered about the calculation as well. However, the technical information that I received with the pool states the volume at 19,835 so I've used that...

Welcome Gimpy, we're glad to have you. On your list of things you learned to do, I know you meant to say "frequent Troublefreepool forum". Someone might think you meant the other place which is certainly a good resource but definitely not as welcoming at the moment. Only insiders currently...

Thanks Sean. On another note, I just ordered from the site and noticed there is a $5 off coupon available for 2 referrals. Too late for me but anyone thinking about ordering may want to take advantage of this prior to ordering. Kevin

I'm ordering a couple of the dark ones. I also hope that qualifies me to make the following suggestion. I would like to see the shirts (white and dark) offered with just the words "Troublefreepool.com" on the front left chest and the logo nice and big on the back. The plain white one just has...

Ironically, I had the same issue yesterday for the first time. By chance, is your pool a Foxx? If yours is like mine, there is a set of lower and upper tabs on the floating part of the basket and you have to turn it in series to take it on and off the skimmer basket. It seemed like mine had...

Welcome to the site cateng. I won't hold the Kentucky thing against you if you can look past my passion for the Tarheels. In my opinion, this site is where it's at when it comes to keeping your pool in tip-top shape. Congratulations on the new house and pool. Don't forget to post a pic of...

LOL... that is too funny! No loyalty in any professional league anymore, by the owners or the players. But on the bright side, your jersey just became a collectible. :lol: Kevin

How can you say ughhhh about my Carolina Panthers?!! Tell your wife to send me that sweatshirt. Yeah, I know, you got it out of the house as soon as possible. Kevin

The pool is beautiful, the family is beautiful, even the dog is beautiful! And you're Christians which, in my opinion, may explain all this apparent harmony in your life. I enjoy reading your posts and agree that we're lucky to have you as a member of the forum. Thanks, Kevin

I know I'll get crushed by the hockey fans up North for saying this but we do have the reigning Stanley Cup champs down here in NC. The Carolina Huricanes are in Duraleigh's back yard. I don't get to see much hockey but did get to see some games when the Canes played a year in Greensboro as a...

Very nicely done! Everything ties together perfectly. I notice you have the white handrails. Have you had any issues at all with the powdercoat? Our PB gave us a free "upgrade" to the white because he ended up with an additional set from a previous build. We took the white but wondered if...

Welcome to the forum. I've been to several places in Tennessee over the years and it's a beautiful state. Kevin

I had the same thing in my pool just recently and several times since. I was iniitially paranoid as well but I do believe it is windblown. A friend of mine had it show up at the exact same time as me on a particularly windy day. The link below is to the discussion when I first noticed the...

I'm going to let the pros weigh in on how to clear your pool and rest assured they will be along shortly. What I can tell you is that you should go ahead and get a good test kit on the way if you haven't already. You can buy a great kit here at the TFTESTKIT link and you will be so glad you...

As an update, I have since found some places under the liner that feel very hard to the point where I'm almost afraid to try to smooth them down for fear of pushing them through the liner. Thanks, Kevin