#poolequipmentquestions

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    BYOP - Looking for guidance on Equipment & Finishings

    Good morning all. I live in Austin, TX and am trying to plan a BYOP build. Right now I'm still trying to find/confirm all the subs for the different phases of the build, as well as finalize equipment and coping/tile/decking to order. I'm attaching a snippet from my construction plans as well...
  2. drsteven23

    Taking the plunge! Houston, Tx

    Hi, my name is Steven. I would like to manage my own pool due to a few recent experiences that make me less trusting of pool maintenance companies. Education is a powerful tool that I want to gain through this forum. I own a 15,000 gal SWG pool with pebbletech flooring and use a Pentair system...
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    Pump Replacement Recommendations

    Hi friends! New member and first time poster. A friend and former member encouraged me to reach out to the TFP collective wisdom. I'm looking for recommendations for a new pool pump. Context: My single speed pump has an irreparable crack where the tank body assembly meets the seal plate to...
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    What is this?

    I’m still learning about my pool, and I can’t figure out what position this valve handle should be in. It says “closed” on the black part, but there are no other labels anywhere. Should I have it closed? Open? What position is open? When I bought the house it was in what I guess could be called...