Recent content by blazeone

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    I fixed my Beta Pool Skimmer!

    So I had a Solar Breeze that lasted for 3 years, I replaced the motors once. It never did that great of a job so when it died again I checked out the Beta. Features looks much better especially the obstacle avoidance tech. So I bought one early summer of 2021. Was doing great until a couple of...
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    Very light algae on walls

    Did this "SLAM" earlier in the summer, of course it worked but it also came back within a couple of weeks. Maybe from the rain we get? The water has been anything but blue and clear.
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    Very light algae on walls

    I've been getting very faint but noticeable green algae on a few of my walls and in a couple of spots on the floor. I brush it off with my stainless steel brush. I keep my liquid chlorine level and pH pretty consistent. What gives? Do I have to use an algaecide?
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    Rock Venner in water

    My sun shelf was done with flagstone. No issues so far.
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    Paint a pool, how to get rid of what I am guessing is mineral growth

    Have you considered an epoxy finish. See the thread called "over my head in Wisconsin.
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    New pool! Finishing today!

    I bought one this summer and it works pretty good. Even in the cooler temps and cloudy days we are experiencing now.
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    South Florida Pool & Outdoor Living - STARTUP PHASE

    Re: South Florida Pool & Outdoor Living - Demo Phase These pictures need a "like" button. Good times with your son.
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    Post what your pool cost you to build...

    For pool and deck $45k. Got four bids, did not go with the cheapest. Details in sig.
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    Houston, TX Pool Build Diary - From Design to Dive-In

    Your spa is gorgeous.
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    Hello from an excited Newbie in Bixby Oklahoma!!

    They will run the pump(s) flat out for a couple of days and then should dial them back "if the are VS pumps. Once you have control of the pool you can figure how long and that rpm to run the pump to get you a complete turn over or two per day. Save a lot of $$$ and not run pump needlessly. For...
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    Hello from an excited Newbie in Bixby Oklahoma!!

    Congrats on another milestone. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine.
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    New (or soon to be!) Build - Humble, Texas

    The finished pool looks great! I'm in the Heather Glen section. I've got a good handle on the pool balance and testing so feel free to contact me if you want a second opinion or some testing help.
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    Signed this morning, new build in Humble, TX

    Summer time update. All of the landscaping was finished a few months ago and is now established. Water temp is 90 :D so getting use from it pretty much everyday. Been using the TFP method and keeping it balanced and spotless has been easy.