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    LP Grill purchase help - likely buying tomorrow

    Hi Fellow TFP folks! Questions: 1. Which brand/model do you think best fits my needs and budget? (below) 2. What should I look for to determine grill quality: a. Sturdy construction - what areas typically poop out on grills and how to tell good quality from disposable construction? b...
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    Cloudy in Seattle - every day of the season!

    I've read for hours but could use some expert advice to make sure I'm doing the right things without going overboard. Problem: I live very near Seattle Washington (known for cloudy skies and rain), but that doesn't mean I should have cloudy water all the time! For the last two years I've had...
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    Soundproofing to reduce pump noise

    I have a Waterco 2HP (max rated) pump that came with my 12'x24'x54" AG Pool. The pump is oversized (as is typical of AG pool bundles per my reading in TFP and PF) and has a noisy hum during normal operation. The best solution would be to get a dual speed or Pentair Whisperflo pump, but my piggy...
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    Solar heater finished on custom built deck roof!

    I’ve been working on building our above ground pool in our back yard for three years now. I'm a DIY nut who's spent more time reading this forum and designing my projects than I've actually spent in my pool. I officially finished phase 2 last week by turning on 160 square feet (~55% of pool...
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    Test adding flickr photos

    Here's the full set of photos on Flickr Test full URL link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/84257774@N00/sets/72157622016698107/ Image inserted: That's it.
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    Need quieter pump and adding 160' Solar on roof

    I'm planning on replacing my loud Waterco 2hp (max) pump with a quieter (and more efficient) pump. However I am almost ready to hook up and start using my 160' solar heating array :-). QUESTION #1: Will a 3/4 hp pump be enough to get up to top and prime solar array 2 stories (25') above pool +...
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    Balancing pool for winter + Pool store FUD = ???

    (edited to fix missing sections due to greater than and less than signs.) Well, I never got around to implementing more than B(leach) part of BBB. I'm really good at dumping lots of chlorine in, and I solved my green algea problem thanks to bleach. However I've had it above 20 for a long time...
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    Kill algea, cover before leaves fall, and more before close?

    I've got a ton problems all at once. My main problem is taking the time to do everything. If you have suggestions or reprioritization please reply! Problems (in rough order of priority) 1. 20' tall blossoming cherry tree right next to our pool is ready to "drop the load"... Leaves are starting...
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    Pool Domes!

    Who has a pool dome? Where do you live? How long have you had it Do you like it? Is it worth it? What make/model/kind is it? Here's some examples: Inflatable domes: - Rontimco: http://www.rontimco.com/poolpg.htm - AmeriDome: http://www.websweeper.com/php/pool_domes/do-001.php Aluminum...