Recent content by 1herm4

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    Landscape Lighting Transformers

    I use a 600 watt max dual output landscape transfomer to run my backyard lighting. The transformer has the ability to set from dusk to dawn or two hour increments or always on. I set it to always on and use Smartthings system with a smart power outlet to control light using a schedule. I can...
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    Hayward Aqua Pod 2.0

    Also interested. Having and issue with current aqua pod and its charging base. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Mastic, is it needed?

    I'm in socal and our builder used mastic. He also poured sand while still wet and gave it texture so it blended better. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Hayward VS pump issue

    Not sure exactly what failed on the pump but it's back up and running thanks to Hayward warranty. I notice a new back cover on the dry side of the pump. I know a 1 year old pump shouldn't fail but it's great having a manufacturer stand behind their products. I called the builder expecting to...
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    Hayward VS pump issue

    Had someone take apart to make nothing was stuck and he said impeller won't easily turn and nothing was stuck. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Hayward VS pump issue

    Appears that the impeller won't easily turn. Sounds like the bearings seized not I need to figure out how to get hayward warranty process. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Hayward VS pump issue

    Pump is about a year old. Can home yesterday to find the pump off. Tried to start it but only rattles and clicks like some is stuck inside. Open and cleaned basket but nothing inside. Any ideas? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Big Things Happenning! New build underway

    I'm not sure I would put a folding chair in my pool. The folding chairs I've seem around here have a small plastic foot but can break off very easy leaving metal exposed to potentially damage plaster. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Dedicated Vacuum Port Location

    Ours is located about 6" below the water line. It should be below the skimmer incase the water level drops. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Pool access gate width

    We have rv access to our yard on one side and walk through on the other. As long as both have self closing hinges and swing outwards we passed. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Equipment Location Opinions

    Remember that keeping heater close to the spa/pool would also be more efficient. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    New Pool Build - Porter Ranch, CA

    What is the depth of the gas line at final grade? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Planter Ideas, Landscape bark blew into pool

    Late to the game but I think white fine sand would also look good. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    waterline tile installation concern

    Was the coping chosen before or after tile selection? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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    Omnilogic

    Aqua Pod is waterproof Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk