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    Pumping .... (head of water)

    Hi guys, I have a 3/4hp pump. I am looking to build some kind of solar heater on the roof of my house. Can anyone please advise on the maximum head of water that a 3/4hp pump will lift or push ? I will be using 1/2" or 3/4" inch bore tube if that makes any difference to the answer. Thanks in...
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    PAUL'S POOL

    After a year with my first pool I thought it may be useful to others to share my experiences and thoughts, and hopefully give anyone that is still thinking about an above ground pool or any pool for that matter a little inspiration. As a kid, like all kids I guess, we dreamt of having our own...
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    Guardex test kit ...... yes or no

    Hi guys, still having a few problems with my cloudy water so am looking to get a proper test kit this weekend to replace the test strips. Would you recommend the Guardex kit ? I think they are an American company hence my question. Thanks
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    Cloudy Water

    Good Morning guys. We have finnaly used the pool, my 7 year old invited his friends back from school Friday afternoon and the smile on his face said it all ......... well worth the months of work and expense, I jumped in myself friday night at 10pm as I put the heater on Thursday morning, pool...
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    Best use of Heater

    Hi guys, pool has got to 14 degrees here in the sunny UK (dont laugh) I have a 9kw heater which appears to be working fine, this is my first pool so a few questions if you would be so kind. As a first test / trial run I had the heater on for approx 9 hours yesterday, it was a nice sunny day...
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    Is this set up too much ?

    Hi guys, my first post here and completely new to pools. I have a 16' round x 4' deep intex above ground pool which I have just fitted and set up. I found the std 1500gph pump to be ok if the pool was clean but if you wanted to hoover the pool it was a bit lacking in power, also the filter...