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    New Doughboy - Thoughts on Recommended Setup

    Thanks Jason, appreciate the quick response. Mark's Hydraulics 101 also has come in really handy. Has some valuable information in there including info that helped me better understand the backwash ratings - pump ratings (Curve-C and Curve-A), pipe sizing and it's impact to flow, and backwash...
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    New Doughboy - Thoughts on Recommended Setup

    I stopped at the pool stores again this weekend and have a few questions on my 24'x54" Desert Springs doughboy w/ 1HP 2SP Optiflow: 1.) The technician at the store recommended keeping with the SD60 vs SD70. I told him I was willing to pay more for SD70, but he was worried that the 1HP 2 Speed...
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    New Doughboy - Thoughts on Recommended Setup

    Thanks Jeff! I'm researching Doughboy liners and it looks like they offer two grades for their overlap liners (EZ-Clip only comes in 20 Mil): 1.) 20 mil Expandable 2.) 25 mil Uniform Depth So, I think I can increase the thickness to 25 mil, including keeping with the Misty Falls pattern...
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    New Doughboy - Thoughts on Recommended Setup

    We have had a small Intex 12' w/ upgraded sand/salt system for the past couple years, but now it is time to move onto a full-size pool. We have been shopping for pools locally for over a year and believe we have finally settled on the specifics. The largest pool our yard can comfortably...