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  1. R

    Best budget cordless above ground pool vacuum

    I think I've had enough of the hook up to your hose vacuum and want to get a not terribly expensive cordless one that actually sucks up and traps the dirt inside rather than just blowing most of it around through the net. Any recommendations, or ones to avoid, in the $100ish or less range?
  2. TonyTone

    What pump timer should i upgrade to?

    Upgrading this old pool a little at a time, as we get enough money for each phase. And well, we've finally reached electrical. My pool subcontractor just installed the new variable speed 3hp Black & Decker pump, and now he's telling me my old timer might not have enough power for it? I'm...
  3. C

    Stenner Pump Location

    I went ahead and bought the stenner pump hoping that our local pool builder would be able to install it, and I was told it was too much of a liability since it's set up on a timer and not automation. I was also told that it would have to be installed too close to the Triclor feeder and would...
  4. J

    Upgrading to a VS pump and possible filter upgrade

    In the fall of 2021 we bought a pool and a house came with it. It’s approximately 29,000 gallons. It’s about 16 wide and 34 long. The exposed plumbing is 2 inch and drops to 1.5 inch to the pool. The current setup is a 1.5 HP Pentair Superflo High Performance Pump, a Raypak RP 2100 gas heater...
  5. ff702

    Replace Hayward H400FDN

    Hopefully somebody can help me. For years the Raypak was the recommended heater. However, now that I'm in need of a replacement the Raypak info on here states that the author will no longer install these heaters due to a manufacturing issue until Raypak fixes the issue. The info was written 9...