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    I have a Pentair Chlorinator, how do I un loosen it to clean it?

    I was advised by the CSR to uncouple the Chlorinator for the salt water system, and then use Muriatic acid to clean it. I'm having a heck of a time loosening it to remove it. Yes, I turned off the pump first. Thanks.
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    As the weather gets warmer, I have to fill the pool...

    So, my question is, What do you you use? An auto fill mechanism? Just use a hose and fill? Other solutions?
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    Kitchen, pool, firepit and pond

    Outdoor kitchen: Tandoori oven Warmer, pizza oven Evo grill Gas Bruner Gas grill Pool: Gunite, heated, saltwater pool with fountain Firepit: Natural gas and built in benches Pond: Waterfall 20x10'
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    What temperature do you run your heater?

    Last year was the first time I ran my pool. I ran it at 84 degrees. Obviously, comfort has a cost. What is a reasonable temperature for keeping it heated for you? What is the minimum ambient temperature do you realistically have your heater turned on? Last fall I ran it when it was 60...
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    Towel warmer or warming cabinet for an outdoor hot tub

    There are times when it is subzero or close to it. That's when we enjoy the hot tub. I'd like an outdoor warming cabinet or equivalent that keeps a towel set and robes toasty warm for me after I soak. Any suggestions or solutions?
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    So do you all shower before entering your pool?

    I heard on the news that the biggest contaminant to be concerned about is E. coli. So showering, if properly done, should take care of most of that, right? I shower, personally, but my daughter and her friends laughed when I made that request. So what's the consensus?
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    For those with a fountain or waterfall....

    Do you run your fountain all the time? OR do you just run it when you're in the pool or entertaining? I know that the heat dissipates to some degree when it runs. I was just curious. I chose the latter over the former.
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    Recommendation for a Robot: In ground, Gunite

    Budget: $1400/$1500 or below. Pool: 24x32 foot, Saltwater Ones I'm debating upon: Polaris 9400 Aquabot T4 Dolphin supreme Remote control: is it needed?
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    What furniture do you recommend for a pool/patio?

    I'd like something durable, easy to care for and will still be comfortable. What is the best material for the frame? Cast iron, cast aluminum, wicker, or something else? I'd like some loungers, a sofa, chairs and a table or two. Cost: Doesn't matter.
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    Will algae grow in a saltwater pool?

    New to pools. Building a heated saltwater pool. Will algae grow in saltwater pools? Is prevention/management similar to conventional pools?
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    Outdoor kitchen build

    Work in progress... We are extending our deck for an outdoor kitchen. Is it called a summer kitchen or outdoor kitchen? Who knows? Cooking units: Gas grill Evo Grill Homdoor Tandoori Oven Pizza oven/warmer 2 burner gas stove Trash bin Extending the deck by 500%. Removal of old deck In...
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    Dogs and pools

    Any preparation before or after with regards to allowing your dog to enter the pool? My main concerns are pet drowning and E. coli.
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    For those with heat pumps for their pools....

    I will have a heat pump for the pool installed with the new build. When exactly do you run your heater? When do you cut the heat off? I don't know if our unit will be programmable or controlled with an iPad app, or something...
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    When do you turn on your summer setting and when do you swit

    I was just curious. With the spurious weather this season, I'm concerned about having the spa freeze. Right now, mine is set to about 104 degrees. Do you just keep it that hot during the summer, shut it of for let it just run at a lower temperature? It will be my first summer with this...
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    Build in progress

    We live in the mountains. Unfortunately, it's not flat so we have a little bit more work and a lot of time. It is supposedly going to be completed some time this month. Maybe June 20? I'll believe it when I see it. Snow covered: No snow - a lot of landscaping is going to be going Bye...
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    Soon to be new pool owner

    Hello I have much to learn about pools. We are having our first one built. 24x32 feet, heated, saltwater, Gunite pool. I would like to get suggestions on automatic vacuums, maintenance and other wisdom from the people here. It should be completed some time this month. Thanks for having...