Recent content by bwnet2k

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    Heater Options

    I've had my new pool now for just over a year and decided to install a natural gas heater in the spring. After researching heaters online, I was surprised to find the efficiency ratings are only in the 80%-82% range, and found a couple units that were more efficient but they were for commercial...
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    Solar Blanket: Which one works best.

    Pool newbie here...I have read this blog and several others to determine which solar cover best suits my needs. I decided that I want to retain the heat in my pool since I plan on installing a natural gas pool heater as well (that alone is for another discussion). Excitedly, I read about...
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    Slowly automating my home & pool over time

    I am a first time pool owner, who is slowly automating my home over time. The desire to automate the new pool is a no-brainer, but I'm looking for someone to offer some guidance or advice. My HAL 2000 automation system is UPB based, and I don't have a need to control the pool remotely (phone...