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    Robotic cleaners and free form pools - side wall problems.

    I have a friend of mine that has tried two different robotic cleaners (Dolphin and Polaris) and has returned both. His major complaint was that the robotic cleaners do not clean the side walls since his free form pool has a lot of bends and curves. I don’t want him to give up and am reaching out...
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    Pool fountain powered by booster pump.

    Ocean Blue Cascade Fountain - Dohenys Pool Supplies Fast I purchased this pool fountain last year and use my booster pump to provide more spraying power. My pentair booster pump was originally installed to power my pressure side pool (Legend kreepy Krauly II) cleaner but I never use this...
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    Pentair Intellibright 5G Color LED Problems - Need Advice

    Hi, I’ve had my pool for around 4 years now. Every season it appears that my LED lights (1 in pool and 1 in the spa) get damaged to the point where the color is not right. I had warranty service through a local pool company and even escalated to Pentair. The pool company typically will swap out...
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    Pool skimmer equalizer port not in use and not plugged.

    Hi, I've confirmed that I have my main drains and skimmer on seperate suction lines to my pump. Therefore the second hole in the slimmer is not in use. Am I losing skimmer suction if the second hole is not plugged?
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    Pentair ScreenLogic 2 iPhone app remote password

    Good Evening Troublefreepool Family. I'm experiencing an intermittent issue where my protocol adapter remote password stops working and I need to reset via the config utility. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this issue.
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    How to clean glass tile at waterline

    Good evening members, Does anyone have any recommendation for a good glass tile cleaner? My glass tile at the waterline is dull and has lost some shine. I'd like to clean it. My glass tile is from NPT but before I go investing into the chemicals in the link below I'd love to hear from you guys...
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    Dolphin Deluxe 4 cleaner yellow pop outs near handle

    Dolphin Deluxe 4 - Maytronics US, Inc Anyone know what the purpose of the yellow pop outs are for in this cleaner? I never pop them out when cleaning. Should I?
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    Dolphin Deluxe 4 from Leslie's Pool Store

    I recently made the purchase. Since it is a custom model for Leslie's Pool Store, I can't find much info on this model. Does anyone know which other model (non Leslie Pool Store) this most closely resembles? Thanks!
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    Spa jet options

    Hi forum community, I'm looking for spa jet options for my gunite spa. The original spa jets are powered by a spa blower and work great. However, I'm trying to determine if I can change the jet tips out with something with a stronger water jet. The attached picture is of a 1.5 inch spa jet...
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    Limited options with pentair valve actuators and easytouch system.

    I have all pentair equipment with two valve actuators and a pool and a spa. Currently I have the following functions programmed: -pool mode: suction comes in from both pool skimmer and pool drain and returns to zero edge spa for spillover (75%) but also return to pool (25%) to get some water...
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    I am debating on using all glass tiles in my spa.

    I am debating on using all glass tiles in my spa. Please help me understand the advantages and disadvantages of using tile vs plaster. My pool builder says glass tile in the spa will leak water and be hard, sharp and uncomfortable vs plaster. Thoughts?
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    Need advice on project.

    Good evening, My pool builder is giving me the option of finishing out the zero edge spa with either glass tile on the inner edge or black plaster inside the entire spa. The pool builder thinks the black plaster option is best since it will give a better negative edge. Thoughts? If I go...
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    NPT Stonescapes plaster question: regular or mini pebbles?

    Seeking the advice of this intelligent community about experiences with Stonescapes regular or mini pebbles. I like the way the regular pebble looks but am wondering if it will be too rough on the feet vs. the mini pebble. Please reply back with your experiences. Thanks.
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    Pentair UltraTemp Heat Pump to heat spa

    I am in the process of getting my backyard oasis built (pool and spa) and need to make a decision on heat source. I live in Texas and only need the heat source to heat my 7x7 spa. I do not have natural gas so it is either propane tank or heat pump. My pool builder said it might take a full...
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    Blue Square Q360 opinions

    Hi, I am in the process of building a 18x33 rectangular pool and have the option to upgrade from a legend platinum, cleaner, booster pump and 2hp pentair whisper flo to a Blue Square q360 floor cleaner and variable 2.5 pentair whisper flo pump for $3000. First, is this worth the cost and...