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    Anyone order SWG from Alibaba/Aliexpress?

    As I mentioned I frequent other forums where people are spending many thousands on solar equipment and batteries. If you do your research, do business with proven sellers (which is why I am asking here!), etc you can reduce the risk substantially. It's also best if you can deal directly with...
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    Anyone order SWG from Alibaba/Aliexpress?

    I concur with your assessment on #2, however I'm here asking if anyone has purchased one, not for advice on buying from Aliexpress or Alibaba. I'm fine on that, thanks. For #3, The seller is not trying to sell a counterfeit product. They are not representing it to be any brand other than...
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    Anyone order SWG from Alibaba/Aliexpress?

    Most of the stuff we buy comes from China anyway so if you do your research it can turn out OK. It isn't without risks, and it isn't as easy to return items or work out problems. But that's why I'm asking -- the alleged source of a decently reviewed product was posted, and if a bunch of...
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    Anyone order SWG from Alibaba/Aliexpress?

    Hi all, In some posts and other info on this site, some say that the Pureline SWG is made by C.F. Electronics Tech Life: https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/comparing-pureline-vs-circupool-swgs.176281/ I'm unable to verify this claim nor am I able to find anything about why people believe...
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    Need Grout/Mortar Recommendations for 3 Applications

    OK, I was just not certain because I thought I needed "grout" for between the stone tile (and also need to color match to the old). Also curious if there is anything better than standard type-s mortar for withstanding cracks on the waterfall? On a pond building forum, I read some talk about...
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    Need Grout/Mortar Recommendations for 3 Applications

    Even as the grout on the countertop?
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    Need Grout/Mortar Recommendations for 3 Applications

    Hi everyone, I'm looking for grout/mortar (or other sealant) suggestions for a couple places. I already have on hand: SIKA 107 waterproofing, SIKAtop 123 repair mortar, portland cement, NPT's LOBO ("a high-performance formulated admixture which features pozzolan, polymer and a hydrophobic...
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    Pebble plaster mix?

    Well this seems to have worked out well.... as long as it hangs on and doesn't crumble to pieces! The PebbleTec on the one stool there was delaminating from the half facing the camera so we stripped the entire stool down to a cut just above the curve from the floor. See the final pic posted...
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