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I am a first time pool owner. I purchased a 2016 home with a gunnite pool that was installed in 2019. I live in north Texas (Frisco). In North Texas we are supposed to water our home foundation (typically done via drip line); moisture consistency throughout the year is supposed to prevent...

I'm about to pull the trigger on a Pentair 011533 WhisperFlo VST pump 2.6HP to replace old bessie which was a 0.75HP single-speed. The problem that I am foreseeing though is the inlet looks to be threaded onto the valve. All of the videos I've seen include them sawing off a portion of the inlet...

Hello, I had a diving board jig put in during deck pour and my PB insisted that 3 or more inches stick out. The jig has four 6 inch bolts connected by rebar (see attached pic). I recently read diving board instructions that state the jig bolts should only have 1.5 inches showing out of concrete...

I'm considering replacing a Jandy Stealth single-speed pump with a Calimar variable-speed pump. According to their respective manuals, the Jandy inlet is 10.375" high [attachment 1]. The Calimar inlet is 9.126" high [attachment 2]. So, let's say the Calimar is 1.25" lower than the Jandy. I'd...

I have Pentair automation easy touch. Starting with the IC40 at minimum. 16,500 gal in ground plaster. I have few questions of course and any other insights you can offer. 1. My initial thought is removing the inline chlorinator which i don't use anyway. That is only 20 inches from behind...

Finally an opportunity for a little bit of give back on this forum. With some support and encouragement from my friend @Jimrahbe I purchased this new Intelliflo3 VSF pump mostly because the previous model was infinitely backordered. I am so glad I did, so far I love this pump! Here is my...

We just bought a 27' AGP, and are installing it ourselves. Trying to find good directions has been driving me crazy. Everyone around here has been saying you need to put down limestone dust first under the sand, because it helps with a lot of things. The people who install around here wont even...

We are getting ready to put up our 14ft metal frame pool, but our entire yard has a significant slope. Our plan is to build a frame and fill it with gravel to create a level spot. We will brace the low side for extra support. Is there any reason we shouldn't do it this way? What should I put...

My local Pentair authorized installer just installed my new Intellipro VSF in a way that seems contrary to the instructions in the manual. There are 2 issues: The suction inlet pipe is much shorter than recommended and there are elbows very close to although not directly connected to the...

I have a bestway pro max steel 15'x42". I plan to kill the grass, level the dirt, but then is the fatigue mats at harbor freight or the foam boards a better option? I was thinking I needed to do a 16ft circle just to make sure the pool is not on a ledge but it seems like the 15ft is the top...

I wanted to share my photos and my process pics….. in 2013 i did a refubish on this pool….. no knowing anything about pools and there is no way i get through that without TFP- you guys saved my bacon many times!!! So flash forward 10 years and its time for replacement and of course to correct...

Hi all, we recently left our pump (Hayward Super Pump) running over the weekend and came home to it not running. I tried everything I could think of: testing power with voltage tester all the way to the motor hookups, checking for debris/obstructions, there was no humming whatsoever so I did not...

Hi everyone, Which heat pump should I get for my 3000 gallons Bestway AGP? I am not sure if I need to worry about R32 (refrigerant) and DC inverter technology. - Raypak crosswind 33k, 44k, or 61k BTU - FibroPool FH120 Above Ground Heat Pump $1370 (120v will work with current outlet...

Hi, All new here this is my first post! I saw another post with the same issue but I do not want to highjack so I am creating a new post. We have spent the last 2 weekends upgrading from a summer escapes 14 x30 frame to the Coleman 18' x 48" Power Steel Swim Vista Series II Swimming Pool Set...

I'm preparing to replace a 20 year old MiniMax NT with a Mastertemp 400. I bought the Mastertemp, which was delivered yesterday, with the intention of replacing it myself as I've replaced pumps and filters, etc. in the past. Yesterday after looking at the gas connection to my existing heater...

Hi all - I am converting to a SWCG and per the advice from the great folks on this site I am staying with Pentair due to the automation and remote capabilities possible integrating with my existing ET controller w/ScreenLogic2. I have an iChlor SWCG with the additional Intellichlor power center...

Hello, I have found places that sell fiberglass pools and a cheap price but its DIY. I dont know the first place to start to getting this done. Do pool companies install without it being their pool? Im in red oak tx 75154. Do anyone know who could install/excavate this fiberglass pool for my home?