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sktn77a replied to the thread Equipment life expectations.30 years on my Sta-Rite pump (motor changed 10 years ago but head is original), 30 years on my Polaris 380 (belts replaced ~5 years... -
sktn77a replied to the thread how much does it costs to replace all of the pool filter area?.Those numbers ^ sound about right, allowing for some plumbing and electrical re-jigging. About a day's work for 1 person (that's what...
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sktn77a replied to the thread Brand new Pentair SuperFlo VST noise on startup."Normal" or "Common" - not sure they're the same!
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sktn77a replied to the thread Discolored Patch of Concrete.And if that doesn't work, try bleach. Different batches of concrete invariably look different but the difference is usually uniform...
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sktn77a replied to the thread Vinyl v. Guinite in Alpharetta, GA.Fiberglass pools are beautiful when they are new. But 15-20 years down the road they can look pretty awful! And trying to get someone...
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sktn77a replied to the thread New Motor or nah swap the whole pump...Our Sta-Rite pump head is 25 years old and still pumping - it's been through two motors (plus the original) over that time. I'd say...
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sktn77a replied to the thread New sand filter… add DE???.Don't add DE unless there's a specific reason to do so. It's good for a single filter cycle and then it's backwashed out the drain...
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sktn77a replied to the thread Sealing Broom Finish Pool Deck.Just make sure they don't blast the cement surface too hard with their power washer or you'll have an irregular "Gravel-Tec" deck!
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sktn77a replied to the thread Liner Replacment.Can't really compare a cement slab floor to a vermiculite floor.
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sktn77a replied to the thread Vinyl v. Guinite in Alpharetta, GA.If you can afford gunite, go that way.
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sktn77a replied to the thread Should we gel coat?.I think whoever told you gelcoat only lasts 1 year was mistaking it for paint. As Pat says, gelcoat, professionally applied, should...
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sktn77a replied to the thread Resurfaced pool - conflict with contractor on the pricing of additional work.You got screwed (I'm guessing to the tune of about $3,000). Pay up and chalk it up to experience - life's too short!
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